Ranch Manager (Position has been filled Nov 2025)
We are seeking a responsible, experienced Live-in Ranch Manager to oversee the daily operations and care of a private working ranch property in Bolinas, CA. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated individual with strong horse care and general maintenance skills who can manage the property independently and professionally. This position includes on-site housing and requires someone who is comfortable living on the ranch full-time and managing all aspects of the property.
Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a horse property or similar ranch operation
We are seeking a responsible, experienced Live-in Ranch Manager to oversee the daily operations and care of a private working ranch property in Bolinas, CA. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated individual with strong horse care and general maintenance skills who can manage the property independently and professionally. This position includes on-site housing and requires someone who is comfortable living on the ranch full-time and managing all aspects of the property.
Requirements: Minimum 3 years experience managing a horse property or similar ranch operation
- Daily feeding, watering, turnout, and bathing/grooming for up to 6 horses/poniesStall 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