⭐️ Ranch Hand / Horse Trainer needed in East Texas ~ $50k-$90k

Private

Location
near Canton, TX
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
$50,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience
Posted
March 20, 2026
Housing Offered?
Maybe
Experience
2-5 yrs
Sponsoring Work Visas?
Maybe
How to Apply
Via Email

Our Vision

We hope to create a place where good horses and good horsemanship are valued above speed or production. Our ranch is dedicated to heritage livestock conservation and also serves as a peaceful place of retreat, and we believe the horse program should reflect those same values. We are looking for a horseman or horsewoman who appreciates quiet, thoughtful training and would enjoy helping shape a small draft horse program built on trust, patience, and partnership with the horse. Our goal is to develop American Cream Draft horses and Clydesdales for trail riding and driving using a calm, observant approach to training.

About the Ranch

Great and Small Creatures Ranch is a 93-acre ranch in East Texas dedicated to heritage livestock conservation and hosting retreats. The ranch maintains a variety of rare and historic breeds including Longhorn cattle, Navajo-Churro sheep, Meishan pigs, poultry, and a growing herd of horses.

Current Horses

  • 3 American Cream Draft weanlings needing groundwork and development
  • 2 Clydesdales rescued; brought back to health and conditioning
  • Several saddle horses needing maintenance riding

Responsibilities

  • Training young draft horses through groundwork and riding
  • Developing horses for trail riding possibly driving
  • Daily barn management and horse care
  • Maintenance riding of saddle horses
  • Helping develop the long-term draft horse program
  • Feeding and helping care for other livestock on the ranch (sheep, pigs, poultry, etc.)
  • Occasional assistance with hay production and ranch activities

Compensation

  • Full-time ranch manager position
  • Salary dependent on experience

How to Apply

Please send a resume outlining your previous work experience, along with a short description of your horse training background and / or breeding knowledge. Applications and questions can be sent to our email address listed.

Email
[email protected]

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