Ranch Horse And Facility Operations Manager

Private Western Performance Horse Operation | Waco, Texas

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Ranch & Horse Facility Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a private Western-performance horse ranch near Waco, Texas.

This person will serve as the owner’s primary point person for the horse facility and ranch operations. The position requires strong practical ranch-management ability, excellent horsemanship, leadership, equipment competence, and meaningful experience working around a horse breeding program.

Oversee day-to-day ranch and horse-facility operations. Receive priorities directly from the owner and make sure work is completed properly and on schedule. Direct and coordinate existing barn and facility staff. Maintain high standards for barns, stalls, aisles, pastures, paddocks, fencing, gates, water systems, roads and general ranch appearance. Identify maintenance and repair needs proactively and coordinate completion with ranch staff or outside vendors. Help manage hay, feed, manure, pasture and paddock operations. Operate and oversee the proper use of tractors, skid steers, UTVs, trucks, trailers and other ranch equipment. Coordinate routine equipment maintenance and recognize problems before they become major repairs. Assist hands-on with ranch work when necessary while effectively delegating work to existing staff. Maintain an organized, safe and well-run horse facility. Oversee daily horse care, turnout, feeding and general horse management. Confidently handle broodmares, foals, young horses and performance horses. Coordinate veterinary and farrier schedules. Monitor horse condition and identify potential health or soundness issues promptly. Maintain appropriate horse, veterinary and ranch records. Western-performance horse experience—particularly cutting, reining, reined cow horse or Quarter Horse programs—is strongly preferred. Minimum 3 years of meaningful exposure to horse breeding/reproduction preferred. Experience may include broodmare management, foaling, breeding-season operations, AI/ET programs, recipient mares, coordinating with reproduction veterinarians and stallion stations, or managing staff involved in breeding. Help oversee broodmares and foals and coordinate breeding schedules with veterinarians and reproductive facilities. Monitor mares approaching foaling and assist with foaling/newborn care as needed. Maintain accurate breeding and foaling records.

2 bedroom 2 bath furnished apartment located on the ranch. Utilities and cable/internet included.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience, generally $50,000–$65,000+ annually, DOE.

The compensation package may include:

On-site housing provided Ranch vehicle provided Company contribution toward health insurance Paid vacation Company 401(k) match Potential performance-based bonus Long-term opportunity for increased responsibility