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Hocking College

Student Employee Equine

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

$12 - $13/hr

... horses • Exercising horses as assigned • Assisting with holding for veterinary, dental, or farrier work as assigned • Moving horses with truck and trailer • Grounds/mowing • Facility ...

Hocking College

Student Employee Equine

Nelsonville, OH · On-site

$12 - $13/hr

... horses • Exercising horses as assigned • Assisting with holding for veterinary, dental, or farrier work as assigned • Moving horses with truck and trailer • Grounds/mowing • Facility ...

Ceasars Entertainment

RACING OUTRIDER

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the Starting Gate during training and/or racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest. * Maintains ...

Caesars Entertainment

RACING OUTRIDER

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the Starting Gate during training and/or racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest. * Maintains ...

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Outrider

New Kent, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $23.75/hr

Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate remain compliant with racetrack policies. * Maintains constant radio contact with the ...

Colonial Downs Racetrack

Outrider

New Kent, VA · On-site

$19 - $23.50/hr

Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate remain compliant with racetrack policies. * Maintains constant radio contact with the ...

culveracademies

Horse Trainer

Culver, IN

... horses for successful integration into Culver's Horsemanship Program. They will perform all duties relating to horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising as well as ...

City of Scottsdale

Police Wrangler

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$16.21 - $21.90/hr

Assists in training and exercising horses by walking and riding them as needed. Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are ...

City of Scottsdale, AZ

Police Wrangler

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$16.21 - $21.90/hr

Assists in training and exercising horses by walking and riding them as needed. Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are ...

Culver Academies

Horse Trainer

Culver, IN · On-site

... horses for successful integration into Culver's Horsemanship Program. They will perform all duties relating to horse grooming, clipping and trimming, saddlery maintenance, and exercising as well as ...

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How much do exercising horses jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercising horses in the United States is $14.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.10 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is exercising horses?

An Exercising Horses job involves working with horses to ensure they receive regular physical activity to maintain their fitness, health, and performance. This can include riding, lunging, or hand-walking horses under the guidance of trainers or owners. Exercise riders in racing or equestrian sports often follow specific training plans to prepare horses for competition. The job requires strong riding skills, knowledge of horse behavior, and physical stamina.

What does someone exercising horses do?

A typical day for someone exercising horses involves grooming and preparing horses for their workout, following specific exercise routines set by trainers, and ensuring each horse gets the right type and amount of physical activity. You may work with a variety of horses throughout the day, adjust routines based on each animal’s fitness and temperament, and collaborate closely with trainers, grooms, and sometimes veterinarians. The role often requires early hours and may be outdoors in varying weather conditions, but it offers the rewarding experience of directly contributing to horses’ health and training progress. Over time, you can develop specialized skills and may advance to positions such as assistant trainer or stable manager.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in exercising horses?

To thrive in Exercising Horses, you need strong horsemanship abilities, knowledge of horse behavior, and often prior experience working with horses in stable or training environments. Familiarity with tack and grooming equipment, and sometimes certifications in equine care or safety (such as a BHS qualification), are commonly valued. Reliability, patience, clear communication, and attention to detail are key soft skills for working with both horses and their handlers. These skills ensure the safety and well-being of the animals, while supporting the training objectives of stables, trainers, and owners.

How much do exercising horses make?

Exercising horses is typically a job for grooms, trainers, or stable workers rather than a standalone position with a salary. Compensation varies based on experience, location, and employer, but many earn hourly wages or salaries ranging from minimum wage to several thousand dollars annually for full-time work. Additional skills such as knowledge of horse care and riding can influence earning potential.
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Infographic showing various Exercising Horses job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 9% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,126 per year, or $14 per hour.

Barn Maintenance

Cordillera Ranch Club Management

Boerne, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Description:

Full Time Barn Hand: Cordillera Equestrian Center is seeking a hard-working and engaging individual for a barn hand position. Our Equestrian Center is located on 300 acres of land in Boerne's Hill Country. Currently we have 24 horses, but we are still growing. We cater to Cordillera Ranch members and their guests. The barn offers boarding, English and western horseback riding lessons, guided trail rides, kids' horse camps, parties, riding clinics, and social events. 


Job Description: This is a full-time position feeding and providing daily care for the horses, barn upkeep, exercising horses, possibly teaching lessons, and giving guided trail rides throughout the property. For lessons, we serve a wide range of riders- beginners, experienced, children, adults, English, western, pleasure, jumping, etc. 

Requirements:

We are looking for someone with horse experience, knowledgeable and experienced individuals able to mend fences, perform barn maintenance, and know their way around a working horse ranch. Cordillera Ranch is a private Residential area and does not provide housing or relocation packages for this position. 

Compensation is based on capabilities and experience.