Ranch Hand - Working Horses Care & Stable Upkeep

Ravenswood Ranch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenswood Ranch in Los Angeles is seeking a dependable Ranch Hand to care for working horses and support daily operations. The role includes stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, water provision, and turnout under the ranch manager's direction.

Ideal candidates have strong horse-handling experience, teamwork, good communication, and the physical stamina to handle heavy loads. English fluency is essential; the position pays weekly in cash and does not include paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of horse care experience.
• Experience with mixed breeds and varied uses.
• Knowledge of equine handling, feeding, and stall mucking.
• Ability to lift heavy bags and perform barn tasks.
• Attention to safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for working ranch horses.
• Muck stalls and maintain clean, safe horse areas.
• Grooming, hoof checks, and assessing condition.
• Turn horses out according to the ranch’s schedule.
• Assist with tacking and harnessing as required.
• Ensure horses have clean, fresh water.
• Prepare and distribute feed.
• Inspect fences and report maintenance needs.
• Perform barn maintenance and general facility upkeep.
• Operate the ranch Gators safely.

Skills

Horse care experience

Teamwork

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Ravenswood Ranch in Los Angeles is seeking a dependable Ranch Hand to care for working horses and support daily operations. The role includes stall cleaning, feeding, grooming, water provision, and turnout under the ranch manager's direction.

Ideal candidates have strong horse-handling experience, teamwork, good communication, and the physical stamina to handle heavy loads. English fluency is essential; the position pays weekly in cash and does not include paid holidays.