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Catapult

Equine Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

Additionally, the Equine Manager will lead the Equine and Facilities Volunteer Teams to provide a safe barn, arena, and fields for the horses and programming. Programming Hours are Tuesday-Thursday ...

Catapult

Equine Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

Additionally, the Equine Manager will lead the Equine and Facilities Volunteer Teams to provide a safe barn, arena, and fields for the horses and programming. Programming Hours are Tuesday-Thursday ...

Iron Horse LLC

Manhole Rehabilitation Laborer

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Iron Horse Employees Benefit From: * Great Wages * Medical, Dental, Vision * Generous paid vacation * Long Term Disability * PFML * Life Insurance * Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance * 401k Drug ...

Iron Horse LLC

Manhole Rehabilitation Laborer

Edgewood, WA

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

Iron Horse Employees Benefit From: * Great Wages * Medical, Dental, Vision * Generous paid vacation * Long Term Disability * PFML * Life Insurance * Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance * 401k Drug ...

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How much do volunteer horses jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer horses in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a volunteer horse?

Volunteer horses are horses that participate in programs or events without financial compensation, often assisting in therapeutic riding, educational activities, or community services. These horses are usually provided by owners or organizations to help with activities like equine-assisted therapy, riding lessons, or public demonstrations. Their calm temperament and training make them suitable for working with people of all ages and abilities. Volunteer horses play a crucial role in making equestrian programs accessible and impactful in their communities.

What are the responsibilities of a volunteer working with horses?

Volunteers working with horses typically assist with daily care tasks such as feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, and maintaining barn areas. Many also help exercise or lead horses during therapy sessions, riding lessons, or special events, depending on their experience and the organization's needs. Collaboration with staff, other volunteers, and sometimes clients is essential to ensure the well-being of both horses and participants. This role often requires physical activity and a willingness to learn proper horse handling techniques in a supportive, team-based environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work as a volunteer with horses?

To thrive as a volunteer working with horses, you need a basic understanding of horse behavior, safety protocols, and animal care, often supported by hands-on experience or introductory training sessions. Familiarity with stable management tools, grooming equipment, and sometimes equine management software is beneficial. Patience, strong communication, and a willingness to learn are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure the safety of both the horses and volunteers, and to support the effective operation of equine facilities.

What is the difference between Volunteer Horses vs Volunteer Equine Assistants?

AspectVolunteer HorsesVolunteer Equine Assistants
Required CredentialsNo formal credentials needed; experience with horses preferredBasic knowledge of horse care; may require some training
Work EnvironmentStables, farms, equine therapy centersStables, riding centers, therapy facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEquine therapy programs, farms, rescue organizationsEquine therapy centers, riding schools, rescue groups
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding volunteer roles involving horsesAssisting with horse care and therapy activities

Volunteer Horses typically refers to individuals who work directly with horses, often in therapy or rescue settings, sometimes with minimal experience. Volunteer Equine Assistants usually assist in horse care, grooming, and therapy activities, often requiring basic knowledge. Both roles support equine programs but differ slightly in responsibilities and experience needed.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Horses job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Equine Manager

Catapult

Cary, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

At Catapult, we are supporting our member, CORRAL, in their search for an Equine Manager at their Cary, NC Farm. This is a full-time, onsite role, and will be required to work on Saturdays.
About CORRAL
CORRAL is a faith-motivated nonprofit that provides adolescent girls in high-risk situations a holistic program of equine therapy and education so they may gain access to a bright future. Our participants may be "high-risk" due to socioeconomic status, trauma such as neglect, abuse, or, more frequently, a combination of these situations. CORRAL is intended as a long-term intervention for the participants, requiring a minimum of one year's commitment from each girl upon enrollment. Our staff provides intensely personal and high contact programming that includes only the uppermost standards of literacy and academic tutoring, vocational training, and equine-assisted therapy programs.
Description of Role
CORRAL is looking for an experienced, full-time Equine Manager who is passionate about working with historically marginalized and underserved youth by building healthy relationships with CORRAL horses that are trained in natural horsemanship. The Equine Manager is responsible for horse care and training to meet the needs of the program participants in riding and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions. The Equine Manager supports the diverse participants of CORRAL Riding Academy and is committed to lessening the stigma surrounding mental health issues in BIPOC youth; creating equitable spaces for youth to be seen, heard, challenged, and understood is a must. Additionally, the Equine Manager will lead the Equine and Facilities Volunteer Teams to provide a safe barn, arena, and fields for the horses and programming.
Programming Hours are Tuesday-Thursday 11am until 7pm and on Friday and Saturday 9am until 5pm. A typical work week is Tuesday through Saturday. Summer Hours may shift to Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Approximately 40% of these hours involve direct service hours and being outside in varying weather conditions. This role is responsible for the health and well-being of our equine herd, so emergency attention outside of programming hours will be necessary periodically. IMPORTANT: Please do not apply if you are not available to work on Saturdays.
This position will report directly to the Program Director. The CORRAL team is big on collaboration, so you must have the ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other staff members. Outcomes and documentation are important, so you are able to complete the paperwork and analyses that help CORRAL hone its programs.
Key Outcomes
  • Equine line items will be within budget
  • All horses will hit targeted body score, depending on health needs
  • All horses will have individualized training plans based on time in the program and desired training level
  • All girls will have individualized lesson plans that has them passing skills each week, culminating in advancing one riding level every 12 months

Responsibilities
Lead Instructor/Equine Specialist
  • Leads equine component of the Riding Academy
    • Coordinates with the Programming Team to monitor the progress of each participant; designs equine lesson plans to meet riding and therapeutic needs; creates the daily/weekly equine schedule for the program
    • Prepares lesson plans daily for each rider to meet program goals
  • Plans horse-related activities on and off the farm including horse shows
  • Coach volunteers to participate in sessions and produce program deliverables

Champion Management
  • Ensures champions understand the "why" of CORRAL
  • Promotes teamwork and collaboration among CORRAL instructors
    • Assist volunteer instructors with horse and rider challenges and concerns
    • Provides training for Equine Volunteers
    • Coaches volunteers to ensure that they are thoroughly prepared for sessions
  • Leads the Equine Team which:
    • Maintains barn, tack, feed, horse related supplies, and equipment
    • Oversees the feeding schedule
    • Addresses care routines of horses (deworm, vaccine, feet)
    • Procure necessary items for herd health
  • Coordinates with staff and volunteer to complete farm work through Community workdays
  • Onboards and promotes an inclusive environment for volunteers
  • Update Salesforce with interactions with champions as needed

Herd Management
  • Manages the health and well-being of the herd (wellness, soundness, nutrition, forage)
    • Establishes and maintains daily/weekly/monthly care routines for horses
    • Handles routine and emergency vet occurrences and resulting ongoing treatment plan(s)
    • Organize and maintain tack, feed, horse-related supplies, and equipment
    • Plans and arranges the training of CORRAL horses
  • Handles all equine related donations
  • Trains horse volunteers for the horses feeding, training, and care of CORRAL horses

Farm Management
  • Oversees the management of the barn, farm, and pastures
  • Maintains the cleanliness, organization, safety, and working conditions of all CORRAL horse facilities Coordinates with staff to utilize the Volunteers, girls, interns, and working students to address needs for facilities
  • Performs weekly farm walk-throughs
    • Barn, barn area, and arena: make sure the barn is organized and items out of place are put away, check the tack room, check supplies, and make the space orderly
    • Pastures: check for down fences, posts, wires, or unsafe conditions; assess forage for rotation, seeding, fertilizing, completing soil samples, and other pasture management needs

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in Natural Horsemanship
  • Advanced or professional riding experience in any discipline
  • At least an Associate's Degree in a Human Services related field, or at least one (1) year of Human Service experience working with CORRAL's population
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Experience with farm, barn, and pasture management
  • Excellent social and personal skills
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, fitness level to work with multiple horses daily and work outside

Preferred Qualifications
  • Training & Certificate in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Experience in starting horses
  • Experience teaching riding lessons

Salary/Benefits
This is a direct, on the ground, full-time salaried role. CORRAL offers a competitive benefits package including employer contributions to health, vision, and dental benefit plans; the ability to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, available after 60 days. CORRAL observes 13 paid Holidays per year and offers a competitive PTO policy.
Diversity Statement
CORRAL aims to serve girls in the highest risk situations in our community. Among those risk factors is the pervasive influence of systemic racism and discrimination. As members of a marginalized population, these youth are statistically more likely to have negative health, academic and economic outcomes. Understanding this context, CORRAL bears the same responsibility to heal the trauma our girls have experienced due to systemic racism and other forms of exclusion just as much as more commonly understood forms of trauma i.e., physical or emotional abuse.
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