Hard Six is a premiere horse boarding ranch. We are looking for ranch hands who are reliable, honest, friendly and independent. Someone with autonomy and initiative to solve issues as they arise and is always striving to make the ranch a better place. We will have veterinary operations and horse training sessions on site regularly. Be prepared to grow with our company as we get more animals. Currently we have horses and rabbits but are anticipating a small population of cattle and pigs for breeding programs by the fall. Someone with experience with animals beyond just horses is preferred.
DUTIES:
Feed Horses daily 8:00am (except Sunday)
Maintain round feeders with adequate hay for 24/7 access
Maintain stock tanks
Shovel and maintain horse manure within stable, round pen, and immediate surrounding area
Keep barns and tack room clean
Feed & maintain rabbit hutches
Wash saddles and tack and needed
Take trash out on weekly schedule
Maintain pest management including flies & mosquitos
Maintain and help establish raised beds with regular watering, weeding and harvesting produce
Tend to land brush as needed, maintaining a safe pasture for all animals
Maintaining the house by keeping it clean & organized
Ability to help with other related duties on the ranch including fixing fencing, operating equipment, and anything else Hard Six needs to scale and maintain our ranch
Horse care:
Clean hooves
Groom fur
Report health issues or strange behavior
Spray down with fly control when necessary
ABOUT:
Located in Leander, Texas 78641
Hours of operation are 8AM to 2PM Monday – Saturday with Sundays off
$18/hour starting pay ($37,440 salary) with opportunity for management position and higher pay
We do not sponsor visas or offer relocation support
REQUIREMENTS:
Able to lift 50lbs and manage heavy items on a regular basis
At least 2 years experience working on a ranch
Exceptional communication and autonomy
Experience with horses
Works well with others and can handle changes
Must have a vehicle
TO APPLY:
Please send resume and available start date to our email address listed.
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