Stables Manager

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Splashdown Beach•Highland, NY

35d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, an award-winning family-friendly guest ranch located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is seeking a talented and experienced Stables Manager for the largest saddle horse operation in North America. This position is responsible for the safety of guests, staff, and horses, leading a team of up to 35 wranglers and a herd of 120 horses across several hundred acres of pasture and trails.

Requirements

Expert horse care and riding skills, including the ability to mount and dismount without a block
Prior large team management experience
Guest focused, family friendly approach and a high level of patience
Strong work ethic, adept at multi-tasking, and a true team player
Physical capacity to navigate around 120+ horses and ride in diverse weather conditions, and must be able to lift 40+ lbs over your head
Weekend and holiday availability

Nice To Haves

Medical experience a plus

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and supervise wranglers and affiliated barn staff
Create and manage weekly team schedules and approve weekly payroll
Ensure adherence to RHR and Certified Horsemanship Association standards and policies
Direct guest mounting, trail rides and dismounting of rides
Direct daily horse care, including grooming and medical
Conduct tack inspection, repairs and purchases
Purchase and inventory all feed related products, including hay, grain and supplements
Coordinate and schedule veterinarians and farriers
Oversee the maintenance of all barn facilities, riding trails and pastures
Ensure a safe, fun, and Western riding experience for guests of all skill levels
Address guest and staff complaints and resolve problems, maintaining positive guest relations
Special projects or other related duties as assigned by management