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Dentist

Rapid City, SD · On-site

The area has a rich history that includes Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, General George Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Jack "Crooked Nose" McCall to name but a few. Western South Dakota and ...

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How much do horse sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for horse sitting in the United States is $16.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is horse sitting?

Horse sitting is a service where an experienced individual cares for horses while the owner is away. This typically includes feeding, watering, grooming, mucking out stalls, exercising the horses, and monitoring their health and safety. Horse sitters may visit the property daily or stay overnight, depending on the owner's needs and the horses' requirements. The goal is to ensure the horses remain healthy, happy, and well-cared for in the owner's absence.

What are horse sitting jobs?

Horse sitting professionals provide care services for pet horses on a client’s farm. Your responsibilities in this career include ensuring that all assigned animal care occurs on schedule, providing feedback to the client about their horse, feeding the horses, cleaning the barn and stable, and following all guidelines that the client provides. Other duties include leading the horse in and out, preparing the hay for feeding, blanketing when it is necessary, using fly masks and spray, and identifying illnesses or injuries that an equine veterinarian needs to assess, such as colic symptoms or puncture wounds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a horse sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Horse Sitter, you need experience in basic horse care, knowledge of equine health and behavior, and preferably prior work with horses or relevant certifications such as equine first aid. Familiarity with stable management tools, feeding schedules, and safety equipment like halters and leads is typically required. Strong observational skills, reliability, and effective communication with horse owners are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the horses' well-being, maintain trust with owners, and help prevent accidents or health issues during their care.

What are some common challenges faced by horse sitters, and how can they be overcome?

Horse sitters often encounter challenges such as managing horses with different temperaments, adhering to specific feeding routines, and monitoring the animals for signs of illness or distress. To overcome these challenges, it is important to communicate clearly with horse owners about each horse’s needs, maintain up-to-date care records, and remain vigilant for any behavioral or health changes. Building a rapport with the horses and having basic knowledge of equine first aid can also help ensure a smooth and safe sitting experience.

What is the difference between Horse Sitting vs Pet Sitting?

AspectHorse SittingPet Sitting
CredentialsKnowledge of horse care, sometimes riding experienceBasic pet care knowledge, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentStables, outdoor fields, farmsHomes, pet owners' residences
Industry UsageEquine industry, rural areasPet care industry, urban/suburban areas
Common Search/ComparisonHorse SittingPet Sitting

Horse Sitting involves caring for horses, often requiring specific knowledge of equine health and stable environments. Pet Sitting generally covers a variety of pets and is more common in residential settings. While both roles involve animal care, Horse Sitting is specialized for larger animals in outdoor or farm settings, whereas Pet Sitting is more versatile for household pets.

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Infographic showing various Horse Sitting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,281 per year, or $16 per hour.

Dentist

KurzSolutions

Rapid City, SD • On-site

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Job description

DDS - Dentist

The Majestic Black Hills are in need of your skillset...

The area has a rich history that includes Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, General George Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Jack "Crooked Nose" McCall to name but a few. Western South Dakota and the Black Hills offer a myriad of activities, especially for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Opportunities for fishing, boating, snow and water skiing, hunting, hiking and camping await those who appreciate being outdoors. Whatever the season, the Ellsworth and the Black Hills can be a wonderful place to work and live. Gallup-Healthways agrees with this statement in their released Well-Being Index for 2014 on February 20, 2015. South Dakota ranked third out of all the fifty states. A holistic definition of well-being and self-reported data from individuals were used as the elements that matter most to well-being: purpose, social, financial, community and physical. It is the most proven, mature and comprehensive measure of well-being in populations. Welcome to South Dakota!

Nestled in the majestic Black Hills, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is located 10 miles east of Rapid City and just outside of Box Elder. The base - home to the 28th Bomb Wing - is one of only two B-1B bases in the world. Ellsworth is surrounded by numerous scenic sights. From the picturesque Badlands to the east, to the Black Hills in the west, to the grazing buffalo and pristine lakes of Custer State Park, this is a region of great natural beauty. Legendary sites including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Fort Meade, historic Deadwood and Devil's Tower are a short distance beyond the base's main gate.

Requirements
  • Dental practice, management of patients, and dental prescriptions will be accomplished in accordance with applicable AFMS clinical practice guidelines and JCAHO/HSI standards and instructions set forth in facility where privileges are awarded.
  • Examines, diagnoses, and treats disease, abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures.
  • Examines patients and interprets radiographs and diagnostic tests to determine type and extent of dental diseases and disabilities or dysfunctions.
  • Evaluates findings and prescribes type, extent, and order of treatment. Refers nondental problems to appropriate medical specialty. Restores health and function of carious, fractured, otherwise defective teeth.
  • Performs routine preventive, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic, and prosthodontic treatment.
  • Provides consultation services.
  • Performs comprehensive dental functions. Performs complex dental treatment procedures in the absence of specialist.
  • May serve as preceptor for general dentistry residency programs.
Qualifications
  • Must hold a doctor of dental surgery or a doctor of dental medicine degree from an American Dental Association accredited college or university.
  • Must have and maintain an active, valid unrestricted, current dental license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in a US jurisdiction. License must correspond to DEA registration number.
  • Must possess a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number in order to write prescriptions for controlled substances.
  • Must have one (1) year of experience performing clinical dentistry out of the last 18 months.

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