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Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Cattle Manager

Wray, CO · On-site

Owning a tight bond with our cattle and horses, our pen riders instinctively understand animals and ... Management Trainee With an insatiable hunger to learn and refine their skills, trainees have the ...

Devil's Thumb 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 ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch, Inc.

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 ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch

IT Manager

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Join us on the Ranch! Principle Purpose of Job Support, manage and maintain all Devil's Thumb Ranch, Vasquez Creek Inn, Volario's/ Giocondo's, Headwaters Ecology & Community Center, Wild Horse Cabins ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch, Inc.

IT Manager

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Join us on the Ranch! Principle Purpose of Job Support, manage and maintain all Devil's Thumb Ranch, Vasquez Creek Inn, Volario's/ Giocondo's, Headwaters Ecology & Community Center, Wild Horse Cabins ...

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What is the difference between Summer Horse Ranch Manager vs Horse Trainer?

AspectSummer Horse Ranch ManagerHorse Trainer
CredentialsEquine management certifications, experience in ranch operationsEquine training certifications, riding experience
Work EnvironmentRanch setting, overseeing staff and facilitiesTraining arenas, riding schools, individual horses
Employer & IndustryEquine resorts, summer camps, ranchesEquine training centers, riding academies
Common Search IntentManaging ranch operations during summerTraining horses and riders

The Summer Horse Ranch Manager focuses on overseeing ranch operations, staff, and facilities during the summer season, while a Horse Trainer specializes in training and riding horses. Both roles require equine knowledge but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Equestrian Center Ranch Hand

Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association

Littleton, CO • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Description:

Job Title: Equestrian Center Ranch Hand

Reports To: KCRMA Equestrian Center Barn Manager

Starting Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis

Employment Classification: Regular Part-Time (up to 30 hours per week); Non-Exempt


Application Closing Date: August 16, 2026


BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association employees' eligibility for benefits varies by employment classification. Regular and Variable Full-Time employees receive healthcare benefits, employer-paid dental and vision insurance for the employee, Life & AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Regular Full-Time, Variable Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Variable Part-time employees also enjoy retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid family medical leave. Seasonal employees may be eligible for paid family medical leave and paid-sick leave.


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Equestrian Manager, Ranch Hand responsibilities include providing quality horse care in a safe, well-maintained facility.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following is an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities:

  • Handle horses in stall and turnout, feeding grain & hay, mucking stalls with fork and wheelbarrow, carrying hoses, filling turnout waters and troughs throughout the property, carrying grain bags, wheeling shavings, sweeping barn aisles and tack rooms/houses, raking hay around the facility, cleaning turnout pens, picking up and dumping muck buckets.
  • Assist in the upkeep and management of landscaping projects.
  • Undertake minor carpentry and painting tasks.
  • Replace, repair and maintain fences and gates.


OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Requirements:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience handling horses is required.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work 40 hours per week that could include some evenings, early mornings and weekends as conditions might dictate.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.
  • Must have the ability to be flexible and be able to adapt to changing daily schedules based on timelines and equipment repair needs.
  • Working sometimes in challenging weather conditions.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and be insurable by the KCRMA’s insurance carrier by maintaining an acceptable driving record, if over the age of 18 and tasked with operating the facility’s machinery.
  • Be able to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.


WORK AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions, including but not limited to the Equestrian Center.

Working Environment

  • Moderate physical activity will be required frequently.
  • Work will occasionally be required outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold.
  • Work may be required under hazardous and adverse conditions, including, but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces and proximity to moving mechanical equipment.
  • Use of sensory activities, such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision will be required frequently.

Physical Requirements

  • Have ability to lift, move and carry objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds frequently.
  • Have ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, jump, slide, climb, pinch, grip, reach overhead, reach away from body, and perform repetitive motions.


Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background and DMV record review (if applicable), along with possible reference checks.


This Employer Participates in E-Verify.