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Miamioh

Equestrian Student Assistant

New Llano, LA

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Job Title Equestrian Student Assistant Department Equestrian Center JM Worker Type Student (Fixed ... Center and the horses kept there. Perform tasks requiring lifting, walking, bending, carrying ...

Miamioh

Equestrian Student Assistant

Arena, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Job Title Equestrian Student Assistant Department Equestrian Center JM Worker Type Student (Fixed ... Center and the horses kept there. Perform tasks requiring lifting, walking, bending, carrying ...

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How much do working student horse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for working student horse in the United States is $14.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a working student horse?

A Working Student Horse job is an opportunity for individuals to gain hands-on experience in the equestrian industry while often receiving training, housing, or riding opportunities in exchange for their work. Duties typically include feeding, grooming, mucking stalls, exercising horses, and assisting with lessons or barn management. It is a valuable position for those looking to develop their riding skills, deepen their horse care knowledge, or prepare for a career in the horse industry.

What does a working student horse do?

As a Working Student Horse, your daily responsibilities may include feeding, grooming, mucking out stalls, assisting with training sessions, and preparing horses for exercise or competition. You may also help with general stable management, observe veterinary or farrier visits, and occasionally ride or handle horses under supervision. The position often provides hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced equestrian professionals, making it ideal for those interested in building a career in the horse industry. The work can be physically demanding and often requires early mornings or weekend shifts, but it offers valuable skills and direct exposure to various aspects of professional horse care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a working student horse?

To thrive as a Working Student Horse, you need foundational skills in horse care, stable management, and basic riding ability, often supported by previous equine experience or enrollment in an equine studies program. Familiarity with stable equipment, grooming tools, and sometimes equine management software is advantageous. Strong communication, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are soft skills that help you excel in this position. These skills are important because the role demands reliability, teamwork, and a passion for working with horses in a professional environment.

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Infographic showing various Working Student Horse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,554 per year, or $14.2 per hour.

Equine Animal Care Worker

Miscellaneous Staffing Services

Columbia, MO • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Nature and Level of Work The requirement for this position will require the Animal Care Worker to Perform routine, manual work involving feeding, watering and custodial duties for a large number of equine (Horses) and/or food animals used in controlled research projects. The Equine Animal Care Worker position will be distinguished from other animal caretakers through responsibilities for large food animals and horses. The Work will be subject to close checking for conformance with instructions and sanitary procedures.

The Equine Animal Care Worker will be required to work alone with large food animals and Horses. Most assignments are performed without continuing review of work methods, other functional contacts include co-workers, students, researchers and clients. Key Responsibilities Feed and care for animals.

Prepare, mix, and weigh food for animals. Administer special diets and water animals. Ensure that caged animals have adequate food and water supply and that other animals proceed to designated feeding locations.

Lift bales of hay with weight up to 70 pounds. Maintain orderliness and observe strict sanitary precautions. Clean cages, rooms, stalls, barns, adjacent areas and various equipment used in animal care and experimentation.

Remove and replace bedding, sweep or wash floors, load waste material and transport to field or pile for disposal or future use. Perform minor maintenance associated with animal quarters (i.e., mend fence, re-hang gate, etc.) Dispose of dead animals. May euthanize animals in accordance with standardized procedures and under close supervision of properly trained personnel

Provide information and assistance to clients using knowledge of animals and procedures. May handle and tame young animals and animals to acclimate to human contact. Supervision Received Under close supervision, receive oral and written instructions daily covering special assignments or changes in work routine.

Perform other duties as assigned. Pay Rate: $16.00 Location: Columbia, Missouri Hours: 12pm - 4pm (Hours may vary day to day due to shift coverage needs) .

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