What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stables Manager position at ROCKING HORSE RANCH RESORT?
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.
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
Qualifications:
- Expert horse care and riding skills, including the ability to mount and dismount without a block
- Medical experience a plus
- 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
We offer a competitive pay and benefits package:
- $26-30/hour, with estimated annual earnings of $65,000-$80,000 based on typical seasonal hours, including overtime
- Housing on-site available for the right candidate
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurances, profit sharing, 401k, and paid time off
Salary : $26 - $30