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How much do exercise rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercise rider in Indiana is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.52 and $20.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an exercise rider?

An Exercise Rider is responsible for riding and conditioning racehorses during training sessions to keep them fit and prepared for competition. They follow training instructions from the trainer, ensuring horses maintain proper fitness levels and discipline. The job requires strong riding skills, knowledge of horse behavior, and the ability to handle high-performance horses safely. Exercise Riders often work early mornings at racetracks or training facilities and must be physically fit and experienced in handling various types of horses.

What does an exercise rider do?

A typical day for an Exercise Rider often starts early in the morning, as most training rides take place during the cooler hours before the main stable activities begin. You'll usually be responsible for warming up, exercising, and cooling down several horses under the direction of trainers, following each horse's unique training regimen. The role requires close collaboration with trainers, grooms, and sometimes veterinarians to relay information about a horse’s condition or behavior. Exercise Riders typically work outdoors in all weather conditions, making adaptability and resilience critical. Over time, proven skill and reliability can lead to riding more valuable horses or advancement to senior rider or assistant trainer positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an exercise rider?

To thrive as an Exercise Rider, you need expert horsemanship, physical fitness, and experience riding thoroughbred or racehorses, often acquired through hands-on work or professional riding schools. Familiarity with tack and safety equipment and, in some cases, certifications in equine care or first aid are important. Strong communication, attention to detail, and adaptability help Exercise Riders excel when working with trainers and handling multiple horses. These skills and qualities ensure safe, effective training sessions and support the development and well-being of the horses.

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Infographic showing various Exercise Rider job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, and 55% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,597 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Class A CDL-Regional Dedicated Dry Van (HAND UNLOAD) $1850 Weekly! Home Weekly!

Indianapolis, IN

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$1.8K - $2.0K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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3 Months Class A 53 Tractor Trailer/ Flatbed Experience within past 3 years Required (Not Counting school)

No Sap Drivers

Hair Follicle Drug Screening

Clean CDL = No Incidents or Accidents within past year!

Dedicated Regional Dry Van (Hand Unload)

Illinois-Ohio-Michigan- Indiana!

Home weekly for 34 hr reset

$325 per unload!!

.80-.86cpm based off experience

$30 per backhaul

$1850 Weekly Average!

  • Payscale Based On Verified Experience

0-59 Months $0.80

60-71 Months $0.82

72-83 Months $0.84

84+ months $0.86

  • Unload Pay $325
  • Backhaul $30

$1850 Weekly+ Average

  • Driver Hand Unload, box by box, using Rollers/physical labor
  • Must Possess Customer Relation/Customer Service Skills
  • Must be able to work in extreme temps
  • Must be skilled at backing into tight areas/small lots

Drivers doing 3 loads and 1100 miles per week average $1850 Weekly

Tenured staff to support you. 24/7 support

Home Weekly for 34 hour reset

Ride along training provided by experienced, successful Driver Leadership Team members.

How hard is the driver unload?

It is a challenging hard job but is very financially rewarding and great exercise, it can take some time to acclimate to the unload. We will support you thought the whole process!

* What States do I deliver to?

IL OH MI IN

* How much money will I make?

Drivers average $1850 weekly and $96,200 annually

* When is my home time and 34 hour reset?

We get you home weekly

* What shift will I work?

Deliveries start in the early AM you will be driving to your first stop the day before and taking a 10 hour break. Deliveries are made Mon-Friday, Monday deliveries pickup Sunday.

* When can I take a Vacation?

After 1 year you will get a week of vacation and after 2 years, you can take 2 weeks of vacation. And after 7 years, 3 weeks.

This totals up to 4 weeks at 10 years!

* What kind of truck will I get?

Internationals, Freightliners and Kenworths

home weekly for a 34 hour reset, and driving an average of 1100 miles per week.. In addition to mileage pay, you'll earn $325 per load inclusive for the unload at all stops.

you'll run dry, hand unload freight to various locations in IN MI IL OH - all within 500 miles of the IN distribution center. 100% of freight will be live unloaded at stores.

To give you the best possible driving experience, the distribution center includes on-site staff, including safety support.

Runs will include nights, weekends, and holidays that fall within your workweek. Routes also typically require 3-5 stops per unload and potentially a 34 hour break on the road each week.

If you choose to join the team, you'll go through a short orientation to help get you started on the right foot. And you'll get paid to do it. You'll receive 1 week of ride-along training ( a minimum of 3 loads) at $150 per day.

Please apply with updated resume showing all 53 Tractor Trailer experience or

Text what city youre in and how much 53 TT experience to Benny 689-207-7311 (TEXT ONLY)

3 Months Class A 53 Tractor Trailer/ Flatbed Experience within past 3 years Required (Not Counting school)

No Sap Drivers

Hair Follicle Drug Screening

Clean CDL = No Incidents or Accidents within past year!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,850.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Passenger ride along program
  • Pet rider program
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

  • Detention pay
  • Layover pay
  • Signing bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

  • Company driver
  • Solo driver

Trucking Route:

  • Dedicated
  • Regional