General Definition:
* Responsible for the orderly conduct of horses, riders, gate crew, and other participants on the racecourse during training and racing hours.
Essential Job Functions:
* Patrols the racetrack during training hours to look for debris and foreign objects.
* Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours.
Must be on the track prior to any horses.
* Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track including:
* Enforcing speed limit of the track.
* Enforcing the direction horses should be going on the track.
* Ensures that mounts are properly maintained by wearing the correct safety gear including protective vests, helmets, and boots.
* Escort horses from the saddling paddock through the post parade, warming up and to starting gate at post time in a timely and orderly fashion and will remain on duty until all horses on that program have been returned to their handlers.
* In the case of a loose horse, the outriders immediately implement safety procedures through radio communications to close the track and flash light or siren until the loose horse is captured.
* In the case of an injured horse and/or rider, the outriders immediately implement safety procedures through radio communications to close the track and flash light or siren; protect downed horse and rider from other horses and riders; request horse ambulance and/or human ambulance as necessary.
* Notify personnel of any horses that appear to may have a soundness problem or of unruly horses.
* Maintain constant radio communications with the track officials and staff monitor track conditions for safety and request maintenance after ambulance(s) leaves the racetrack.
* The outriders must clear the track for the break in a timely manner.
* Notifies Stewards if any problems arise on the track.
* Notifies Stewards immediately as to claims of foul & against whom.
* Notifies Stewards when races are clear and escorts winning horse back the Winner's Circle after each race.
* All other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 5 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
* Basic communication skills.
* Racing knowledge.
* Excellent horse-riding skills.
* Knowledge of training and track schedules.
* Be knowledgeable of procedures concerning safety and protocols on the racetrack and surrounding areas.
* Knowledge of emergency procedures for horses, staff, and participants.
* Knowledge of proper horse and staff positions on the track.
* Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Training:
* 1-2 yrs.
experience as an Outrider or comparable position and handling horses.
Must provide own horse/pony.
* Must be an accomplished horseman or women.
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
* Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
* Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Strength:
* Medium to Heavy workload
* Stand, sit and walk consistently
* Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 100lbs
* Movement:
* Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
* Will use office equipment
* Driving motor vehicles as needed
* Auditory:
* Frequently speak and articulate
* Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
* Environmental:
* Exposure to weather and extreme elements
* Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses