Heartland Estate Staffing
We are seeking a responsible and experienced Live-in Ranch Manager to oversee the daily operations and care of a private working ranch property in Bolinas, CA. Looking for candidates with a good work ethic who are very hands-on. We welcome applicants who are self-motivated with strong horse care experience; familiarity with trail riding is preferred – show horse competition knowledge is a plus!
We are looking for a unique individual who can manage the property independently and professionally. This position includes on-site housing (new!) and requires someone who is comfortable living on the ranch full-time. In return for your dedication and flexibility, the family offers a competitive salary as well as healthcare benefits.
We invite you to become an integral part of this operation; our clients are lovely. Experience handling/taking care of high-level performance horses a plus but not required.
Requirements & Duties:
- Daily feeding, watering, turnout, and bathing/grooming for up to 6 horses/ponies
- Stall mucking, paddock maintenance, and routine health monitoring
- Coordination with farriers, veterinarians, and trainers
- Exercising performance horses on a regular schedule
- Saddle/tack up/untack horses for owners to ride
- Care of two alpacas and two dogs also possible
- Daily feeding, watering, turnout, and bathing/grooming for up to 6 horses/ponies
- Stall mucking, paddock maintenance, and routine health monitoring
- Coordination with farriers, veterinarians, and trainers
- Exercising performance horses on a regular schedule
- Saddle/tack up/untack horses for owners to ride
- Care of two alpacas and two dogs also possible
- Maintain and manage barn, covered arena, and tack room
- Oversee fencing, pasture rotation, water lines, and other infrastructure
- Ensure arena footing is groomed and maintained
- Rodent and pest control
- Clean tack and be responsible for washing blankets, saddle pads, and keeping supplies tidy and available
- Maintain and manage barn, covered arena, and tack room
- Oversee fencing, pasture rotation, water lines, and other infrastructure
- Ensure arena footing is groomed and maintained
- Rodent and pest control
- Clean tack and be responsible for washing blankets, saddle pads, and keeping supplies tidy and available
- Operate and maintain ranch equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.)
- General landscaping and upkeep of grounds
- Identify and address property repairs or safety concerns
- Schedule and supervise vendors, deliveries, and maintenance services
- Track supplies (hay, bedding, feed) and manage inventory
- Communicate regularly with property owners
- Pony Club background, but not a dealbreaker
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address.
Email
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