Part-Time Equine Wrangler & Trail Guide

The Preserve At Walnut Springs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 39,399,000 - 49,594,000; Part time

Job summary

The Preserve at Walnut Springs in Blanco County is seeking an Equine Wrangler to join our small ranch team. This part-time role involves caring for boarded and ranch horses, guiding guests on trail rides, and maintaining safety across all horse areas.

Base pay is $22.00 per hour, up to 25 hours per week, with schedule set by the Equestrian Manager. Independence and reliability are essential as you feed, groom, saddle, and transport horses between paddocks and pastures.

Qualifications

• Experience with feeding and caring for ranch horses.
• Ability to schedule and guide trail rides for guests.
• Observant of horse health and safety during activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in proper care of boarded and ranch horses on the ranch.
• Routinely check horses for injuries or ailments.
• Schedule trail rides through TownSquare and guide guests on trail rides.
• Saddling horses for trail rides and matching riders to horses.
• Provide basic instruction to riders prior to departure.
• Transport horses between barn and pastures as needed.
• Ensure safety in all horse areas and maintain facilities.
• Help maintain inventory of feed and equipment.
• Plan and execute occasional equestrian events.

Skills

Horse care

Trail ride guiding

Safety awareness

Guest interaction

Basic riding instruction

Job description

The Preserve at Walnut Springs in Blanco County is seeking an Equine Wrangler to join our small ranch team. This part-time role involves caring for boarded and ranch horses, guiding guests on trail rides, and maintaining safety across all horse areas.

Base pay is $22.00 per hour, up to 25 hours per week, with schedule set by the Equestrian Manager. Independence and reliability are essential as you feed, groom, saddle, and transport horses between paddocks and pastures.