Barn Manager
& Trail Guide

(Trail Riding + Equine Care + Horse Care + Hardwork)

Location: Sweetwater Campground Ranch & Riding Stables – Loranger, LA

Pay Rate: $15/hour

Schedule: Full-time | Weekends & holidays REQUIRED

Use this form for applying: Application form

At Sweetwater Campground & Riding Stables, we're building more than a campground—we're creating a place where families make memories, horses receive exceptional care, and every guest feels welcome.

We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in what they do, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a growing team. Whether you're maintaining our beautiful property or caring for our horses, every role plays an important part in the Sweetwater experience.

If you're someone who shows up, works hard, takes initiative, and values teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This position involves daily physical labor and direct horse care. Applicants should expect to spend the majority of each shift on their feet, working outdoors, caring for horses, cleaning stalls and tack, riding, and maintaining the barn—not sitting behind a desk.

Daily Responsibilities

Every day, you will be actively involved in the care of our horses and ranch operations, including:

Feeding and watering horses each morning and evening
Grooming and brushing every horse
Picking and cleaning horse hooves
Bathing horses as needed to keep them clean and healthy
Saddling and unsaddling horses
Cleaning and conditioning saddles daily
Cleaning saddle pads and tack daily
Mucking stalls and keeping barns clean
Inspecting every horse daily for injuries, soreness, weight changes, illness, or behavioral concerns
Providing hands-on interaction with all horses every day
Exercising and riding horses regularly to maintain conditioning and evaluate soundness
Preparing horses for guided trail rides

Horse Health & Barn Management

You'll also be responsible for:

Scheduling veterinarian visits
Coordinating Coggins testing, vaccinations, deworming, dental care, and farrier appointments
Maintaining accurate health records
Monitoring feed intake and adjusting care when horses need extra attention
Keeping tack rooms, barns, feed rooms, and equipment clean, organized, and safe

Trail Ride Responsibilities

Lead guided trail rides
Teach guests basic riding safety
Match riders with appropriate horses
Ensure every ride is safe and enjoyable
Handle guest and horse emergencies calmly and professionally

We're Looking For Someone Who

Has previous horse handling and riding experience
Loves working directly with horses every day
Notices problems before they're pointed out
Takes ownership without being asked
Is dependable, hardworking, and physically capable of outdoor labor
Is comfortable working in Louisiana heat and all weather conditions
Can safely lift 50 pounds or more
Understands that horse care comes first

This is a physically demanding role, but it's also incredibly rewarding for someone who truly enjoys caring for horses and being part of a growing ranch community.