Horse Wrangler

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Splashdown Beach; Town of Highland (NY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Profit sharing

401k

Vacation and sick time

Weekend & holidays availability

Job summary

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, NY is seeking experienced Horse Wranglers for the largest saddle horse operation in North America. You will instruct guests of all riding levels, from first-time riders to expert equestrians, and work full time with benefits.

Daily tasks include horse care, grooming, saddling, and guiding up to eight rides per day. Candidates must be physically capable of handling a large herd and lifting 50 lbs, with a strong emphasis on safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Expert horse care and riding skills with ability to ride all gaits.
• Ability to mount and dismount without a block.
• Guest-focused with patience.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Physical ability to handle 100+ horses and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily horse care, grooming, saddling, and tack maintenance.
• Provide a warm Western riding experience for guests of all levels.
• Maintain safe riding env by following procedures.
• Direct and lead up to 8 guest rides per day with a herd of 120.

Skills

Horse care

Riding skills

Mount/dismount without block

Walk trot canter stop

Guest-focused

Team player

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

None

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Highland , NY 12528, Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, an award winning family friendly resort located in Highland, NY, is seeking talented and experienced Horse Wranglers for the largest saddle horse operation in North America. You will instruct guests of all riding levels, from first-time riders to expert equestrians. Full time employees are eligible for all benefits.

Responsibilities

• Daily horse care, including brushing and grooming, saddling and tack maintenance, barn work, and feeding
• Provide a warm and Western riding experience for guests of all skill levels
• Maintain a fun and safe riding environment by adhering to all procedures as set by management
• Direct and lead up to 8 guest rides per day with our herd of 120 strong

Qualifications

• Expert horse care and riding skills, including the ability to mount and dismount without a block, and walk, trot, canter, and stop a horse
• Guest focused approach and high level of patience
• Strong work ethic, adept at multi-tasking, and a true team player
• Physical capacity to navigate around 100+ horses and ride in diverse weather conditions, and must be able to lift 50+ lbs over your head

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package, including medical, dental, supplemental insurance, profit sharing, 401k, vacation and sick time. Weekend and holiday availability are a requirement.