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Red Horse Mountain Ranch

Ranch Hand

Harrison, ID · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Benefits We are hoping to move this position into a full time role after the summer ends. Full time ... Chainsaw work - hiking up horse trails in the mountains with chainsaw and other gear. * Long term ...

D.R. Horton, Inc

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... the cow pastures and in the summer months. Pivots are farmed for wildlife forage * Fill ... Ranch and dude horses are kept near the headquarters and checked daily, but infrequent horseback ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch

Summer Season Wrangler

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

You'll oversee horse care and safety while guiding guests in memorable activities at Cabin Creek ... Support ranch operations, including fence repairs, firewood gathering, mineral block distribution ...

Pathfinder Ranch

Summer Camp Counselor

CA · On-site

$676 - $796/wk

... Ranch * Assist with facilitating programs such as climbing, horseback riding, archery, team ... summer heat for the children of Palm Springs. We have since grown to provide Camp, Outdoor ...

Sundance Trail Ranch LLC

Head Chef

Red Feather Lakes, CO · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Dude ranch summer is set, but the rest of the year is wide open -- destination dinners pulling the ... Family-style breakfasts that fuel a day on horseback. Trail lunches that hold up at the top of a ...

C Lazy U Ranch

Children's Program Supervisor

Granby, CO · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Work with Kids and Horses in the beauty of the Rockies this Summer! Now hiring for Full-time Year-round Position! Join a legacy 107 years in the making! C Lazy U Ranch ...

Four Seasons

$21.93/hr

Provide daily care for horses and ranch animals, including feeding, grooming, saddling, and monitoring health and behavior to ensure safety and well-being * Conduct routine inspections of trails ...

Pathfinder Ranch

Equestrian Assistant

CA · On-site

$16.90 - $19.90/hr

Clean and organize horse tack and livestock enclosures * Secure designated areas, equipment and ... 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 Jun 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 are typical daily tasks and responsibilities for a Horse Ranch Summer position?

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 in the Horse Ranch Summer position, 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.

What is a Horse Ranch Summer job?

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.

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Ranch Hand

Ranch Hand

Red Horse Mountain Ranch

Harrison, ID • On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Temporary

Medical, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are looking to add another Ranch Hand to our team, with the hopes of it being full time! This position is perfect for someone who enjoys manual labor, working outdoors, and wants to learn and grow in all aspects of ranch work.
Although some skills like carpentry and how to use a chainsaw would be preferred, we are all about training the right person who has a great attitude and excellent problem solving skills.
This Ranch Hand position is part of the core team of our ranch, so they would play an important role with the planning, improvement, and future of the ranch. In addition to that they are expected to help lead the seasonal team with the other core team members by being the example of our core values and mission!
Benefits
We are hoping to move this position into a full time role after the summer ends. Full time comes with health insurance, and generous paid time off. You also have the benefit of working with a great team in a very unique and beautiful location! Compensation is based on using the on -site housing with meals. If on site housing is not needed, please note this on your application.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You Will Be Doing Ranch Maintenance Tasks:
  • Fixing cabin related issues that come up with our guest cabins and lodge
  • Addressing maintenance issues at the employee housing
  • Carpentry projects
  • Chainsaw work - hiking up horse trails in the mountains with chainsaw and other gear.
  • Long term projects that come up - like building a horse lean-to structure or sanding and staining wood floors
  • Heavy lifting and moving of furniture and appliances and...you name it!
  • Taking out trash at various ranch locations and transporting
  • Handy work
  • Sanding and staining wood furniture and floors
  • Tractor work
  • Fixing flat tires
  • Oil Changes
  • Mending fence and digging holes for posts
  • ATV, Truck, Tractor, and small engine upkeep and maintenance
  • Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting
  • Operating a riding lawn mower
  • Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations
  • Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks
  • Watering plants
  • Loading brush and transporting

You Will Help Other Departments as Needed
  • Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides
  • Loading and unloading mountain bikes
  • Washing Dishes in Kitchen
  • Pulling traps for Sporting Clays
  • Maintenance and repair needs for all departments
  • Lead Lining Children on Horses
    • Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses
    • Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride
    • Help child keep their feet in stirrups
    • Keep child engaged on horse

Other Things to Expect
  • Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week!
  • Helping in other departments (like dishes or helping the barn with shuttles) because everyone helps each other here. The people who have the best summers at our ranch are the ones who get to know the folks and duties in the other departments because they not only make new friends, but also learn to appreciate the hard work everyone is doing.
  • Yes, you get 2 days off a week here because we definitely value ME time! Sometimes, though, we may need someone to come in on their day off for some extra help if a fellow teammate is sick or the barn needs help with lead lining on our busy weeks. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
  • Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes.
  • Attending ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you are prepared to be a successful team member here.
  • Doing assigned employee housing chores if you live on the property.

  • Having a positive attitude and being excellent at figuring out how to tackle the unique projects and problems that come up at a ranch!
  • Willingness to learn and grow in all aspects of ranch work - whether that is carpentry projects or auto mechanics
  • Enjoy manual labor jobs and working outdoors in all the elements
  • Have some knowledge of how to operate tools and a desire to learn more about them
  • Physically fit and capable of all Ranch Hand duties
  • Ability to drive large trucks and ATVs
  • Be able to lift 75+ pounds and work 45-55 hours/week
  • Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
  • Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
  • Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
  • Willing to help in other departments as needed
  • Able to laugh and have fun!
  • Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
  • Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
  • Hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
  • Be at least 21 years of age

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