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Horse Ranch Summer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... ranch horses for the up coming winter season. There will be trail maintenance and fencing involved as well as care for a herd of 40 horses during the summer , and as many as 120 during the winter ...

... horses and equipment for all scheduled trail rides, hayrides, equestrian camp, summer camp, and ... The Executive Director or Ranch Directors may assign additional related duties as deemed ...

... of all horse activities and maintaining the livery and its livestock throughout the entire summer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintain the well-being of all animals on the ranch.

... of all horse activities and maintaining the livery and its livestock throughout the entire summer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintain the well-being of all animals on the ranch.

Groundskeeper

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... biking, fishing, and horseback riding during warmer seasons, Devil's Thumb Ranch offers ... Participate in full-time gardening efforts in summer, including planting, pruning, and greenhouse ...

Groundskeeper

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... biking, fishing, and horseback riding during warmer seasons, Devil's Thumb Ranch offers ... Participate in full-time gardening efforts in summer, including planting, pruning, and greenhouse ...

Outdoor Education Naturalist

CA · On-site

$676 - $796/wk

Past experience with ropes courses, horses, farm animals, reptiles and/or gardens * 1+ years ... Pathfinder Ranch was founded in 1964 to provide an escape from the desert summer heat for the ...

Outdoor Education Assistant

CA · On-site

$676 - $796/wk

Past experience with archery, canoeing, ropes courses, horses, farm animals, reptiles and/or ... Pathfinder Ranch was founded in 1964 to provide an escape from the desert summer heat for the ...

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How much do horse ranch summer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for horse ranch summer 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.

What is a Horse Ranch Summer?

A Horse Ranch Summer job is a seasonal position where individuals work on a ranch, assisting with daily horse care, maintenance, and guest activities. Responsibilities may include feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, leading trail rides, and general ranch upkeep. These jobs are ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work, animals, and hands-on tasks. Prior horse experience is often preferred but not always required, depending on the ranch.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities of a Horse Ranch Summer?

Daily tasks for a Horse Ranch Summer worker often include feeding and watering horses, mucking stalls, grooming and tacking up horses, and assisting with basic medical care. You may also help maintain fences, clean equipment, and support riding programs or lessons. Collaboration with the ranch team is common, ensuring smooth operations and animal well-being. The work is typically hands-on and outdoors, so being comfortable with physical labor and varying weather conditions is important. This role offers a great introduction to ranch life and provides valuable experience for anyone considering a future in equine or agricultural careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Horse Ranch Summer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Horse Ranch Summer worker, you need basic horse handling abilities, physical stamina, and a willingness to perform a range of outdoor tasks, often with prior experience or a strong interest in equine care. Familiarity with ranch tools, tack, stable equipment, and occasionally basic first aid are valuable, though formal certifications are not always required. Strong communication, teamwork, responsibility, and attention to detail help ensure smooth operations and animal safety. These skills are critical for maintaining a safe, efficient, and enjoyable environment for both the horses and the ranch community throughout the busy summer season.

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Infographic showing various Horse Ranch Summer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 26% Full Time, 64% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,173 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Ranch Hand for SL Ranch in Stevensville, MT

Summit Management Group, Inc.

Hamilton, MT • On-site

$42K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

SL Ranch in Stevensville is seeking a full time ranch hand to perform a variety of duties related to the production of hay and cattle. NO HOUSING PROVIDED!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Repairs and maintenance of equipment, fences, ditches, headgates and pipes.
  • Crop Management - identify irrigation needs for hay crops. Notify supervisor when hay is ready for harvest
  • Operate haying equipment, move and set irrigation pipes and guns. Identify and insure all pastures are sufficiently watered
  • Daily feeding of livestock
  • Care of chickens
  • Snow plowing, mowing, weed eating as necessary and directed
  • Calving-feeding, tagging, vaccinations, general doctoring as needed
  • Daily cleaning of dog kennels
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills Required:
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Self starter, highly motivated
  • Ability to work long hours
  • Must be proficient in the safe operation of all equipment...haying, loaders, tractors, 4 wheeler, vehicles, power tools, chainsaw, etc
  • Time management - ability to manage one's own time
  • Must be reliable, responsible and dependable
  • Proficient on horseback and handling of horses and cattle
  • Ability to identify sickness and/or lameness in horses and cattle
  • Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
  • Some framing knowledge a plus
  • Roping ability a plus
  • Clean driving record and background and drug test required

Most duties are performed outdoors and entail exposure to extreme heat, cold, rain, and other environmental conditions
Summer irrigation schedule is Mon-Sat and calving schedule is 7 days a week
Compensation is DOE