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Must qualify for an Outrider's license with Racing Commission. * Must be able to work in various weather conditions. * Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Outrider is responsible for escorting (while on horseback), Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to the Post and assists in returning of all horses to the ...

Outrider - Seasonal

Hobbs, NM

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Must qualify for an Outrider's license with Racing Commission * Excellent customer service/communication skills * Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy. LANGUAGE ...

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Outrider is responsible for escorting (while on horseback), Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to the Post and assists in returning of all horses to the ...

Technical Program Manager

Henderson, CO ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

The Role Outrider is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs supporting autonomous vehicle development and customer deployments. The Technical ...

Outrider - Seasonal

Hobbs, NM ยท On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Must qualify for an Outrider's license with Racing Commission * Excellent customer service/communication skills * Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy. Language ...

Outrider - Seasonal

Hobbs, NM ยท On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Must qualify for an Outrider's license with Racing Commission * Excellent customer service/communication skills * Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy. LANGUAGE ...

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How much do outrider jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for outrider in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an outrider?

An Outrider is typically responsible for scouting, security, or escort duties, often on horseback or vehicle. They ensure safe passage for convoys, events, or individuals by identifying potential hazards ahead. Outriders are commonly employed in law enforcement, military, or logistics roles, as well as in equestrian events. The job requires strong situational awareness, navigation skills, and sometimes specialized training depending on the industry.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by an outrider during a workday?

Outriders are primarily responsible for leading, escorting, and monitoring vehicles or convoys to ensure their safe and timely transit, which often involves coordinating with drivers, dispatchers, or security teams. A typical day includes conducting route assessments, providing real-time updates on road conditions, and responding swiftly to unexpected obstacles or incidents. One of the main challenges in this role is adapting to rapidly changing situations, such as heavy traffic or adverse weather, while maintaining safety and efficiency. Outriders must consistently communicate and collaborate with other team members to make quick decisions and keep operations running smoothly. This dynamic environment requires vigilance, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outrider, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outrider, you need excellent navigation abilities, situational awareness, and a solid understanding of safety protocols, often backed by experience in security, transportation, or logistics. Familiarity with GPS systems, two-way radios, and scheduling or dispatch software is typically required. Strong communication, quick decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure the smooth and safe movement of convoys, shipments, or VIPs, and to anticipate and address potential risks on the road.

How do you become an outrider?

To become an outrider, candidates typically need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and experience driving large vehicles or motorcycles. Some positions may require specialized training, safety certifications, or knowledge of navigation and communication tools. Physical fitness and the ability to work in outdoor or variable conditions are also important.
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Infographic showing various Outrider job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 19% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Outrider - Seasonal

Hot Springs, AR โ€ข On-site

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Gambling Activitiesย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Racing Outrider. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Racing Outrider is responsible for ensuring the safety of all horse racing participants (both human and equine) during training and live racing. They also help riders who are having trouble with difficult horses, particularly when a horse tries to run away with its rider.
  • Basic rule enforcement
  • Leading animals to starting gates
  • Chasing down run aways
  • Chasing down any early starters
  • Sounding the alarm to notify rider injury
  • Leading animals for morning exercise
  • Opening & closing the track at the beginning & end of the day
  • Coordinating with other track personnel
  • Overseeing morning exercise routines & maintaining order
  • Punctual attendance required
  • Ability to work required overtime.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
  • Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
  • Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
  • 1 year related experience and/or training; or combination.
  • Must be an experienced rider
  • Must be able to catch loose or troubled horses while maintaining control of their horse
  • Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
  • Must qualify for an Outriders licensed with Racing Commission
  • Excellent customer service/communication skills
  • Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.