Stables Manager

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