Horse Identifier - Seasonal

OJC Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc.

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AR Hot Springs Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 5, 2026 Last posted June 5, 2026
Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures only horses scheduled to race are permitted in the paddock by verifying the identity of the horse

• Releases identified horses to handlers for transfer to paddock for saddling

• Notifies the steward upon detecting any discrepancy in a horse’s identity

• Records physical changes in horses, such as weight increase or scar received since last inspection in order to keep identification records current

• Supervises the identification of any horse on the grounds of Oaklawn before approving the horse for tattooing

• Maintains a card that lists all equipment worn and the tattoo number for each horse racing at the meeting

• Compares the equipment actually being used on the horse with the approved equipment listed on the card

• Ability to work required overtime

• Regular punctual attendance required

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English

• Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays

• Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary

Education & Experience

• Must be 21 years of age

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

About this role

Summary

Verify and record horse identities, supervise equipment and ensure safety in racing environment

Job title

Horse Identifier - Seasonal

Experience level

21+ years

Industry

horse racing

Location requirements

must work in hot springs, ar, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

read and write in englishphysical staminapunctuality

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

horse identificationanimal supervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hot Springs, AR, USA

On-site City