Stables Manager

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Splashdown Beach; Town of Highland (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on-site

Benefits package

Job summary

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland, NY is seeking a talented Stables Manager to oversee the largest saddle horse operation in North America. You will lead up to 35 wranglers and a herd of 120 horses across several hundred acres, ensuring guest safety and exceptional experiences.

The role requires expert horse care, leadership of a large team, and a strong guest-focused approach. Housing on-site is available, along with medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Expert horse care and riding skills.
• Medical experience is a plus.
• Prior large team management experience.
• Guest-focused, family-friendly approach and high patience.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise wranglers and barn staff.
• Create and manage weekly team schedules and approve payroll.
• Ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Direct guest mounting, trail rides, and dismounting.
• Direct daily horse care including grooming and medical.
• Conduct tack inspection, repairs, and purchases.
• Coordinate feed inventory and veterinary/farrier visits.
• Oversee barn facilities, trails, pastures maintenance.
• Maintain safe, fun Western riding experiences for guests.
• Address guest and staff concerns and resolve issues.

Skills

Horse care

Team management

Guest service mindset

Patience

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Rocking Horse Ranch - Highland , NY, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00Hourly, Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, an award winning family friendly guest ranch located in the scenic Hudson Valley is seeking a talented and experienced Stables Manager for the largest saddle horse operation in North America. This position is responsible for the safety of guests, staff, and horses, leading a team of up to 35 wranglers and a herd of 120 horses across several hundred acres of pasture and trails.

Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and supervise wranglers and affiliated barn staff
• Create and manage weekly team schedules and approve weekly payroll
• Ensure adherence to RHR and Certified Horsemanship Association standards and policies
• Direct guest mounting, trail rides and dismounting of rides
• Direct daily horse care, including grooming and medical
• Conduct tack inspection, repairs and purchases
• Purchase and inventory all feed related products, including hay, grain and supplements
• Coordinate and schedule veterinarians and farriers
• Oversee the maintenance of all barn facilities, riding trails and pastures
• Ensure a safe, fun, and Western riding experience for guests of all skill levels
• Address guest and staff complaints and resolve problems, maintaining positive guest relations
• Special projects or other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Expert horse care and riding skills, including the ability to mount and dismount without a block
• Medical experience a plus
• Prior large team management experience
• Guest focused, family friendly approach and a high level of patience
• Strong work ethic, adept at multi-tasking, and a true team player
• Physical capacity to navigate around 120+ horses and ride in diverse weather conditions, and must be able to lift 40+ lbs over your head
• Weekend and holiday availability

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package:

• $26-30/hour, with estimated annual earnings of $65,000-$80,000 based on typical seasonal hours, including overtime
• Housing on-site available for the right candidate
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurances, profit sharing, 401k, and paid time off