Position: Ranch Manager

Full-time (5 days/week)

Pay $45,000 - $52,000 annually, raise opportunity, option for medical benefits, and paid vacation after 3 months employment. W-2, not contract work.

Housing and basic utilities provided, living on ranch required

Great job available at a small (25 acre) show horse breeding ranch! We raise reining horses so many of the horses on the property are young and need someone experienced with horses working around them. Candidate must be dedicated to a high standard of care for our horses and enjoy working with them and working outdoors.

Employee will be responsible for keeping the ranch in good working order 5 days a week and can work either with someone or be motivated working on their own. Occasional weekend time will be required as well as being present on property when owner is traveling.

Candidate must be able to run a mid size tractor, UTV, manure spreader, riding lawnmower, weed eater, and other small equipment. This job is primarily horse care but ranch maintenance is also part of the job. THIS IS NOT A RIDING POSITION.

Duties:

Feeding and watering 10-20 horses twice daily

Handling horses for grooming, holding for vet and farrier, giving medications as directed

Seasonal tasks such as assisting with mare and foal management; evening hay and blanketing

Facility maintenance, including cleaning stalls, barn, feed/hay storage, dragging round pen

Pasture maintenance, including shredding, manure spreading, weed eating

Light equipment maintenance (lubrication, fuel, air up tires)

Picking up and unloading feed and hay

Qualifications:

Experience with horses a must!

Able to work in all weather conditions

Able to lift 50lb feed bags and 50-70lb hay bales, able to be standing or walking most of the day

Able to use a tractor, UTV, manure spreader, weed eater, small power equipment

Self-motivated and able to work without supervision

Knowledgeable about safety around large animals and ranch equipment

Background check & references required, valid drivers license

Housing is a nice guest house style partially furnished appropriate for a single person or couple; electricity/water/internet utilities paid for. Pay depending on experience, bonuses available for extra work and raise available after training period is completed. Benefits after 3 months employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to relocate to Dripping Springs and live on the ranch premises in provided housing?

Experience:

Horse: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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