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Horseback Guide Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Horseback Trail Guide

Sorrento, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $15.50/hr

Guiding from front/rear/side while always maintaining control of your own horse. * Pony another horse on a trail. * Provide handled rides to young participants. * Provide first aid and CPR as needed ...

Drag Wrangler

Clermont, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $15/hr

Guiding from front/rear/side while always maintaining control of your own horse. * Pony another horse on a trail. * Provide handled rides to young participants. * Provide first aid and CPR as needed ...

Sales Associate- War Horse Harley-Davidson

Ocala, FL

$12.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

War Horse Harley-Davidson is looking for an energetic, positive, and customer-focused Sales ... Guide customers through the sales process, from product selection to purchase to delivery

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Assistant Barn Manager

Clermont, FL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Fulfill the duties of a Lead Trail Guide. * Assist with equine nutrition and feed schedule by ... Maintain horse work logs, and important notes section. * Maintain barn organizational systems.

Be Seen First

Horses and chickens on site. Knowledge of animals is a plus. * Guide students in observing and appreciating the natural world. * Support hands-on agricultural and environmental learning experiences.

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Ocala, FL · On-site

$1.4K - $1.9K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Leverage technology and outcome data to guide clinical decisions. * Clearly and efficiently ... Local equestrian events and trails reflect the region's horse-farming heritage. Downtown Ocala ...

Lead Bookseller - FT

Naples, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Guiding booksellers in applying effective visual merchandising skills, while creating and maintaining Specialty presentations, setting fixtures (Horses/Donkeys, walls, gondolas, etc.), and reliably ...

Lead Bookseller - FT

Naples, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... • Guiding booksellers in applying effective visual merchandising skills, while creating and maintaining Specialty presentations, setting fixtures (Horses/Donkeys, walls, gondolas, etc.), and ...

Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician

Port Saint Lucie, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Lucie, visitors can hike environmental preserves, paddle lush rivers, ride horses on nearby beaches ... Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care ...

Human Resources Generalist

FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Water Park, horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service ... to guide leaders through complex HR situations. Success in this role requires excellent ...

BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 37002293

Lake Wales, FL

$3.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... horses. Duties and Responsibilities: This position provides biological, resource management ... Provide interpretive programs to the public through guided walks, campfire programs, speeches, TV ...

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How much do horseback guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for horseback guide in Florida is $14.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.24 and $14.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a horseback guide?

A Horseback Guide typically starts the day by preparing horses—feeding, grooming, and checking their tack and health for readiness. Guides lead groups of riders along designated trails, offering instruction and ensuring everyone’s safety while sharing information about the local environment and points of interest. They are also responsible for addressing guest questions, monitoring group dynamics, and managing unexpected situations, such as changes in weather or a nervous rider. Post-ride, guides often care for the horses, maintain equipment, and update logs or records. This hands-on, people-oriented role is ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors and sharing their passion for horses with others.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the horseback guide position, and why are they important?

A Horseback Guide is responsible for leading trail rides, ensuring the safety of both riders and horses, and providing an enjoyable experience for guests. They may work at ranches, resorts, or national parks, guiding groups through scenic trails while offering insights about the area. Duties often include saddling horses, giving riding instructions, and monitoring horse care. Strong communication skills and experience with horses are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Horseback Guide job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,629 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Horseback Trail Guide

P3 Rock Springs LLC

Sorrento, FL • On-site

$13.50 - $15.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

DEPARTMENT: CUSTOMER SERVICE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To provide safe, entertaining, and informative guided trail rides, while ensuring the safety of all human and animal participants. Work under the supervision of the Barn Manager to provide exceptional service to visitors, and care to the herd of horses.

STATUS & COMPENSATION:

Part-Time, $13.50-$15.50 per hour. This position is tip eligible.

DUTIES:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude at all times, even in stressful or unpleasant situations.
  • Provide preride instructions to visitors, with a serious focus on safety.
  • Assist visitors on and off horses and adjust tack as necessary.
  • Guiding from front/rear/side while always maintaining control of your own horse.
  • Pony another horse on a trail.
  • Provide handled rides to young participants.
  • Provide first aid and CPR as needed, while upholding the strictest BBP procedures.
  • Maintain a heightened awareness for safety, while communicating consistently with home base.
  • Interpret the surrounding environment according to approved script, while presenting a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
  • Handle, groom and care for assigned horses, including tacking, bathing, feeding and watering, cleaning stalls, cleaning water buckets, and moving horses to and from corrals to the barn.
  • Maintain professional service and approach visitors with courtesy and respect.
  • REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Advanced horsemanship and riding skills.
  • The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification, it is not an exact list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.