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Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

The cattle manager will lead and work with the pen riders and custom processing crew. Supervises ... Provide 2 to 3 good horses to utilize on the yard Compensation: We offer a very competitive wage ...

Investment Farms

$19.75 - $24.25/hr

Summary: Sheridan Ranch is looking for experienced and dependable Day Workers to assist with ... Safely and proficiently work cattle on horseback, while following company's animal husbandry ...

Investment Farms

Day Laborer - Coldwater

Holly Springs, MS · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Coldwater Ranch is looking for experienced and dependable Day Workers to assist with various cattle ... Safely and proficiently work cattle on horseback while following the company's animal husbandry ...

REH Services, LLC

Cowboy

Powell, WY

Sunlight cattle graze on a mix of native range pastures, high elevation forest permits, and ... Ranch horses available. Personal horses allowed, up to a limit.

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Essential Job Duties: Assist the BIC employees with all phases of ranch work, including but not limited to: fencing, irrigating, haying, cattle work, horse work, and office work/record keeping. Learn ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY

$18/hr

Essential Job Duties: Assist the BIC employees with all phases of ranch work, including but not limited to: fencing, irrigating, haying, cattle work, horse work, and office work/record keeping. Learn ...

Colorado State University

Ranch Intern

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$18/hr

Essential Job Duties: Assist the BIC employees with all phases of ranch work, including but not limited to: fencing, irrigating, haying, cattle work, horse work, and office work/record keeping. Learn ...

Harris Ranch Beef Company

Pen Rider (24928)

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $22/hr

Safely Move cattle from pens as directed. * Maintain cleanliness of horse facilities and tack ... Harris Ranch Feeding Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses, our pen riders instinctively understand animals and their needs. Their observation and intuition keep our feedyards organized and animals properly ...

Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i

Livestock Technician

Kaneohe, HI · On-site

$23/hr

The Livestock Technician supports daily ranch operations by maintaining livestock and pasture infrastructure. This includes working cattle from horseback, ATV, or on foot, administering medical care ...

Boise Valley Feeders, LLC

Penrider-H

Parma, ID

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just ... Ride (horseback) and/or walk through pens, inspect cattle and evaluate compromised animals for ...

Agri Beef

Penrider-H

Parma, ID

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just ... Ride (horseback) and/or walk through pens, inspect cattle and evaluate compromised animals for ...

Agri Beef

Penrider-H

Parma, ID · On-site

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just ... Ride (horseback) and/or walk through pens, inspect cattle and evaluate compromised animals for ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch

Season Wrangler

Tabernash, CO

$14.50/hr

Conduct lessons & teamster operations as required; assist in team penning and cattle drives ... Be an ambassador for the ranch in promoting all other departments during guest interactions ...

J.R. Simplot Company

Pen Rider / Vaquero

Burbank, WA · On-site

Monitor cattle health by safely riding feedlot pens on horseback to identify sick, injured, or ... ranch setting. * Adequate horsemanship skills - in a feedlot setting * Must provide own tack ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for horse cattle ranch in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Horse Cattle Ranch job involves working with horses and cattle on a ranch, assisting with daily operations such as feeding, herding, branding, and medical care. Responsibilities may include maintaining fences, managing grazing areas, and riding horses to move livestock. Workers often perform physical labor in various weather conditions and may also operate ranch equipment. Experience with livestock handling and ranch maintenance is typically required, though some roles offer on-the-job training.

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Daily duties on a horse and cattle ranch often include feeding and watering animals, monitoring herd health, repairing fences, cleaning stables and barns, herding or moving livestock, and assisting with breeding or calving seasons. You may also operate tractors or other ranch equipment, maintain pastures, and keep detailed records of animal health and treatments. Team members often work closely with ranch managers, veterinarians, and other ranch hands to ensure smooth operations. The job can be physically demanding and requires flexibility to work varying hours, especially during busy seasons. Gaining experience in all aspects of ranch work can open up opportunities for advancement to supervisory or specialized roles over time.

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To thrive on a Horse Cattle Ranch, you need hands-on experience with livestock care, horsemanship, basic veterinary knowledge, and a solid understanding of ranch operations. Operation of farm equipment, knowledge of fencing systems, and, in some cases, certifications in animal handling or first aid are valuable assets. Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and physical stamina are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and productive ranch operations while caring for animals and collaborating effectively with the ranch team.

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Cattle Manager

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Boardman, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 hours ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Cattle Manager will be directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. The cattle manager will lead and work with the pen riders and custom processing crew. Supervises employee adherence to company policies and prepares employee performance reviews of cattle department
employees. They will be responsible for assisting all medicine and processing pharmaceuticals and supply inventories, including, product usage, and inventory control. They will work closely with the Yard Manager, Assistant Manager, Feeding Supervisor,
Maintenance Supervisor, and consulting veterinarian.
Specific Job Functions:
Essential
  • Supervises cattle movements including movements from home pasture to hospital, pasture backs. Supervises reconciliation of the hospital.
  • Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery.
  • This position will be boots on the ground, leading and communicating with the teams to meet day to day operational goals.
  • Oversee and support when shipping and receiving cattle. Evaluates condition, type and background of cattle and writes receiving forms. Communicates cattle receiving's to all affected feedyard staff.
  • Prepares processing work order and schedules processing of cattle with processing crew.
  • Transmits daily or supervises the transmission of all cattle activity paperwork to the Cattle Analyst including receiving paperwork, pen movements and pen pulls, shipments, and death notices.
  • Supervises pen riders and daily cattle checks.
  • Communicates needed repairs and maintenance to the Yard Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Coordinates with the Feeding Supervisor regarding feed schedules and cattle movements.
  • Prepares weekly medicine and processing supplies order, counts inventory at month end and prepares inventory reconciliation.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years' experience working in feedyard, ranching or similar cattle experience
  • Ability to identify and diagnose sick cattle
  • Must be a team-oriented player
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Able to lead and direct people to achieve operational goals
  • Proven horsemanship and stockmanship experience
  • Provide 2 to 3 good horses to utilize on the yard

Compensation: We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefits that include family health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k match and paid vacation.

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