Full-time Equine Farm Hand needed at Private Boarding Facility in Grand Junction, Colorado ~ Housing provided

High Desert Equestrian Center

Email

[email protected]

Phone

970-270-7593

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$16 - $20 /hr

Posted

January 26, 2026

Housing Offered

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

Yes

How to Apply

Via Email

Via Phone

Please email your resume and contact me via text to set up an interview.

High Desert Equestrian Center Ltd is Hiring!

HDEC is a private boarding facility offering both Western and English riding disciplines, currently boarding 20-30 horses and with a capacity of 60. We have learned over the years that less is more, and we are dedicated to providing a functional, supportive workplace where our staff has a good work-life balance. We offer 2 round-pens, 4 arenas, dressage, hunter-jumper, and indoor, all with excellent footing. We have a small cross-country course with jumps throughout the property, as well as a perimeter riding track around our farm. We butt up against hundreds of miles of BLM land with excellent terrain for conditioning horses. We have incredible trails throughout our area, access to world-class mountain biking, hiking, and skiing, and every other form of recreation. Grand Junction is a college town and is the regional trauma center for Western Colorado, Utah, and Northern New Mexico, while boasting a small-town feel.

Position: A premier equestrian facility in Western Colorado is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual or couple (friends are ok too) to join our small team! Located just outside Grand Junction, Colorado, our barn is the perfect opportunity for an individual or couple willing to help with the care and upkeep of horses.

Responsibilities: We are willing to train the right individual in some areas if the right candidate does not possess all the necessary qualifications.

Overseeing daily barn operations, including feeding, turnout, and equine health (must have a working knowledge of equine illness, injuries, and emergencies).
Ensuring the highest standard of horse care and facility maintenance.
Cleaning Stalls and Pens.
Maintaining clean water troughs.
General knowledge of the ranch facility repairs and maintenance.
Tractor work, including dragging arenas, and some field work, including irrigation.
Horse transportation experience is a plus.
Driving a company truck, w/ a dump trailer will be required.
The position will eventually require management responsibilities, including scheduling and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

Equine experience and strong horsemanship and handling skills
Clean background check and driving record
Ability to work independently.
General ranch repairs, including fixing fence, pens, gates, stall doors (this is a plus but not a requirement).
Working knowledge of equine health and nutrition.
Have a willingness to learn and a can-do, will-do attitude to assist with all farm operations/activities, even if not listed in the job description.
Smoke/Vape/Drug Free workplace.
Background check required

Perks & Benefits:

Comfortable housing is available with all expenses paid.
Stall or paddock provided for personal horse or horses.
Live and work in stunning Western Colorado!
Competitive hourly wage or salary, depending upon desired commitment.
The owner is committed to providing a fair work environment with work/life balance with like-minded co-workers.
While this is not a riding/training position, there is an opportunity for the applicant to train, catch-ride, and teach at HDEC as a side business. This requires a professional skill set and ability in either Western or English riding disciplines that align with our facilities standards.