Carl Bouckaert, former Olympic rider and owner of Bouckaert Farm, is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Barn Manager & Personal Groom to oversee the daily operations of the barn and provide exceptional care for his horses. This unique opportunity is ideal for a seasoned equestrian with a passion for horses, a great attitude, and the desire to grow in a more intimate and personalized setting.

Key Responsibilities: Barn Management: Hands-on with the daily operations of the barn, including mucking stalls, organizing the care and maintenance of the barn and stable areas, and ensuring the barn remains clean, organized, and presentable at all times.

Horse Care: Provide expert grooming and tacking up of Carl Bouckaert’s horses on short notice, especially in response to spontaneous requests. Ensure horses are properly prepared for riding and training.

Scheduling: Manage the routine care schedules for the horses, ensuring that feeding, grooming, exercise, and medical needs are met consistently.

Horse Health Management: Monitor the horses' health and well-being, notifying Carl of any concerns and coordinating with veterinarians, farriers, and other specialists as required.

Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with Carl Bouckaert regarding the horses' condition, training schedules, and any immediate requests or changes.

If you’re an experienced equestrian with a passion for horse care, a flexible approach, and the ability to handle last-minute tasks with grace, we would love to hear from you. Join us in this unique opportunity and contribute to the ongoing success of Carl Bouckaert’s equestrian endeavor

Experience: A retired or semi-retired equestrian with strong experience in riding, grooming, and barn management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the needs of top-level competition horses, having been in the sport themselves.

Flexibility: This role requires someone who is highly flexible and adaptable to last-minute requests. The Barn Manager must be willing to respond to spur-of-the-moment demands, such as quickly tacking up horses for rides or preparing them for impromptu events.

Organizational Skills: The candidate should be highly organized, able to manage the care and schedule of multiple horses efficiently while ensuring that the barn is kept in pristine condition.

Attitude: A positive, proactive attitude is essential. The ideal candidate will have a "can-do" approach, a passion for working with horses, and a commitment to creating a supportive, friendly, and professional environment.

Grooming & Horse Care Skills: Extensive experience as a groom and in managing the daily needs of horses, including grooming, tacking, feeding, and routine health care.

The potential for on-site living to be discussed based on needs.

Why Join Us: Personalized Setting: With the farm transitioning to a smaller, more intimate location, this is a rare opportunity to grow with Carl Bouckaert and become an integral part of the next chapter of his equestrian journey.

Close-knit Environment: Work closely with Carl Bouckaert in a more personal, relaxed atmosphere where your input and expertise will be valued.

Long-term Growth Opportunity: This position offers the potential for long-term growth as the farm evolves, and you’ll have the opportunity to build a trusted relationship with the owner and his horses.