Top 5 Equine Jobs in San Diego Ca

Lead Ranch Hand
Poway Double J Ranch —Poway, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Rider/FEI Groom
Pomponio Ranch —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $28 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cashier: Equestrian Tack Store
Mary's Tack and Feed —Del Mar, CA
- $17.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Bilingual
- Merchandising
- Entry level
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health insurance
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PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Helen Woodward Animal Center —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- From $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Rider/FEI Groom
Pomponio Ranch —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Exercise, flat, and condition horses at a high level in alignment with the program and lead rider’s instructions. Minimum 5 years of FEI experience.
$28 - $34 an hour
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Stable Worker
Darby Creek Horse Farm —Galloway, OH
The Stable Worker will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our animals while contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.
From $15 an hour
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Farm Assistant & Groom
Play Polo Club —Westerville, OH
General farm work and construction projects. Cleaning stalls, barns, and farm areas. Grooming horses (especially during summer months).
$12 - $16 an hour
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Lead Ranch Hand

Poway Double J Ranch
Poway, CA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$23 - $27 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation
Horse care
Workplace safety
Maintaining an organized workspace
Operations management
Heavy lifting
Equipment repair
Outdoor work experience
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Pet health monitoring
Animal behavior
Animal enclosure cleaning
Fence repair
Mid-level
Groundskeeping
Farm experience
Animal feeding
Driver's License
Task prioritization
Maintenance schedule development
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Power tools
Clean workspace maintenance
Training
Hand tools
Facilities routine maintenance
Leadership

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Ranch Hand to help oversee daily operations at our 75-horse boarding facility. This position is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of horse care, facility cleanliness, and daily ranch operations.

The Lead Ranch Hand is a hands-on leader who sets the standard for quality, trains and supports other ranch staff, identifies problems before they become issues, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and professional environment for horses, boarders, and employees.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with horses, takes pride in excellent ranch management, and wants to be part of a growing equestrian operation.

Duties

Feed approximately 75 horses according to established schedules and procedures
Conduct daily horse observations and report concerns promptly
Monitor horse condition, behavior, and general well-being
Assist with basic horse care needs as directed

Barn Operations

Conduct and oversee daily stall cleaning to high standards
Maintain clean, safe, and organized barn areas
Inspect automatic water systems and identify issues
Ensure feed areas and workspaces remain clean and efficient

Leadership & Team Support

Serve as the daily point person for ranch hand operations
Help train and mentor ranch employees
Maintain consistency in ranch procedures and expectations
Communicate operational issues to management

Facility Maintenance

Coordinate weekday maintenance priorities
Assist with arena maintenance, fencing, corral repairs, and property upkeep

Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

Conduct daily horse observations and report concerns promptly
Monitor horse condition, behavior, and general well-being
Assist with basic horse care needs as directed

Qualifications

3+ years of professional horse/ranch experience preferred with strong leadership abilities
Understanding of daily horse care and barn operations
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Strong attention to detail
Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining physical stamina for outdoor work environments
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to safely operate ranch equipment
Valid driver’s license preferred
Familiarity with safety standards in production environments to promote a safe workplace culture
Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), power tools, hand tools, and manual handling procedures
Excellent communication skills to coordinate team efforts effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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