Ranch Hand / Equestrian Farm & Property Maintenance help needed in SC

Holleger Dressage

Email

[email protected]

Location

Aiken, SC

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$36,000

Posted

October 8, 2026

Housing Offered?

Maybe

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

Holleger Dressage is seeking a hardworking, exceptionally reliable, and capable individual to join our team at a busy, high-performance dressage training facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

We are looking for someone who is well-rounded, hands-on, and takes pride in doing things correctly and efficiently. This position combines horse care, property maintenance, equipment operation, and general farm management.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, recognizes what needs attention, solves problems, and can be trusted to get things done to a high standard without constant supervision.

Job Responsibilities

Daily feeding, turnout, and general horse care
Assisting with grooming, tacking, and untacking horses
Maintaining fences, gates, pastures, and farm facilities
Operating tractors, mowers, arena drags, and other farm equipment
Maintaining arenas, mowing, weed eating, and general property upkeep
Managing hay inventory and coordinating orders and deliveries
Handling routine repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting around the property
Keeping the farm clean, organized, safe, and presentable
Recognizing and addressing maintenance issues before they become larger problems
Responding to unexpected issues and farm-related emergencies as needed
Occasional opportunities to assist with colt starting and young horse development for the right candidate

Qualifications & Expectations

Reliability is absolutely essential for this position. We need someone who is dependable, responsible, and understands that caring for horses and maintaining a working farm requires consistency, flexibility, and attention to detail.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Is exceptionally reliable, punctual, and accountable
Is detail-oriented and takes pride in producing high-quality work
Works efficiently, stays organized, and manages time well
Is mechanically inclined, resourceful, and comfortable fixing things
Can work independently, anticipate needs, and solve problems
Is professional, personable, and comfortable interacting with high-profile clients
Is willing to learn, receptive to instruction, and open to feedback
Has good horsemanship skills and experience handling horses (strongly preferred)
Is comfortable operating farm equipment or willing and capable of learning
Understands the importance of safety, consistency, and excellent horse care
Is flexible and willing to step up when unexpected situations arise

We do not necessarily expect someone to know how to do everything from day one. Good judgment, a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and the right attitude are equally important.

Schedule & Availability

This position will have a regular work schedule, but we are looking for someone who understands the realities of operating a horse farm.

Horses require consistent care, and unexpected situations occasionally arise outside normal working hours. Whether it’s a broken fence, an equipment issue, or another farm-related emergency, we need someone who is willing and able to help when necessary.

We value our team’s time and recognize the importance of a sustainable work environment, but flexibility and a willingness to take responsibility are essential to this role.

Why Work With Us?

At Holleger Dressage, we work hard, take pride in what we do, and genuinely enjoy working together. We value high standards, open communication, mutual respect, and a positive team culture.

We’re looking for someone who feels invested in the farm, takes ownership of their role, and is willing to share ideas that help make our operation better and more efficient.

What We Offer:

Housing stipend available
Option to board a personal horse
Dog-friendly environment
Positive, supportive, and fun team atmosphere
Opportunity to work at a high-level dressage training and development facility
Opportunities to expand skills and take on additional responsibilities
Potential involvement in colt starting and young horse development for qualified candidates
A workplace where initiative, good ideas, and hard work are valued
Opportunity to become a valued, long-term member of a growing operation

We believe in working hard, doing things right, and enjoying the process. We’re looking for someone who shares that mindset and wants to be part of what we’re building.

About Holleger Dressage

Holleger Dressage is a professional dressage training and development facility located in Aiken, South Carolina. Our program specializes in developing quality horses from their earliest training through the FEI levels, with an emphasis on correct foundations, exceptional care, and long-term development.

We take tremendous pride in our horses, our facility, and the level of professionalism we provide to our clients.

We are a hardworking, ambitious team with high standards, but we also value good people, good attitudes, and an enjoyable working environment.

We are looking for more than someone to simply complete a list of tasks. We want someone who takes pride in the farm, cares about the horses, and wants to contribute to the continued growth and success of our operation.