Equine Breeding Assistant: Mare & Weanling Handler

Valley Equine; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Equine Reproduction in Stephenville, TX is seeking an experienced horse person to join our mare team. This hands-on role focuses on recipient mares and weanlings, supporting daily movement, care, and breeding barn flow.

The ideal candidate has a strong equine background, safe handling skills, and the ability to work with mature mares and young horses alongside veterinarians and the mare management team.

Qualifications

• Strong prior horse-handling experience required.
• Experience with recipient mares, broodmares, or breeding operations preferred.
• Hal­ter breaking or starting young horses on the ground desired.
• Experience hauling and transporting horses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Catch, lead, and move recipient mares between pastures, barns and breeding areas.
• Maintain organized movement of mares to support daily breeding and veterinary schedules.
• Assist veterinarians, farriers, and mare management during procedures.
• Assist with administering medications as directed.

Skills

Horse handling

Ground manners training

Team coordination

Veterinary support assistance

Job description

Valley Equine Reproduction in Stephenville, TX is seeking an experienced horse person to join our mare team. This hands-on role focuses on recipient mares and weanlings, supporting daily movement, care, and breeding barn flow.

The ideal candidate has a strong equine background, safe handling skills, and the ability to work with mature mares and young horses alongside veterinarians and the mare management team.