Equine Manager

Discover a place where wonder, adventure and relaxation meet. Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa rests on 180 acres in the red rock canyons of western Colorado. 72 room luxury Resort with amenities that include lodging, dining, UTV and Jeep tours, horseback riding, & full service spa. 

Our peak season runs from March through the end of November. Candidates should be accomplished riders, love speaking with people from a variety of backgrounds, and be ready and willing to pitch in with all ranch maintenance necessary to keep our small ranch running smoothly.

• Manage and care for a herd of 20 horses as well as 5 donkeys, 4 sheep and 3 goats.
• Conduct thorough daily examinations of each horse, addressing any health or behavioral concerns
• Perform routine equine care duties, including picking hooves, grooming and administering basic treatment as needed
• Handle communication with farriers, vets, feed delivery and anything horse related.
• Assist on trail rides as a wrangler as needed
• Utilize expertise in equine behavior to train horses and correct bad habits effectively.
• Training and scheduling of staff.
• Assist in developing and implementation of equine activities; evaluates programming, suggesting modifications.
• Assist in scheduling events.
• Works with team members in a variety of ways to assist with research, operations, security and educational programs.
• Ranch up-keep: cleanliness and maintenance of all areas, including fencing, corals, stables.
• Responsible for reporting any issues with facilities, equipment, livestock and operations in general to Resort Management.
• Responsible for the purchase and quality of all horses in the string.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at any time of day.
• Always maintain positive guest relations.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Able and willing to perform other tasks to maintain productive and successful work environment; complete and submit necessary paperwork, read posted notices on bulletin board; attend meetings and trainings.
• Create and adhere to an annual budget based off forecasted room nights and business needs.
• Willing to help in other areas of the resort as part of the management team when needed.

Salaried position $57,000-$65,000/year

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life benefits

401k Participation

Incentive bonus plan

Associate Cafeteria

Economical on-site Resort housing

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

• Previous ranch management required
• Proven experience in managing and caring for a large herd of horses
• Strong background in equine health, training, and behavioral management
• Familiarity with caring for other livestock, donkeys, sheep, and goats
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to drive tractors and horse trailers
• A propensity for maintaining cleanliness and order. 
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Prioritize, organize and follow up
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
• Understand guest’s service needs
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Work with minimal supervision
• Exert physical effort in transporting 50 pounds, sometimes over head
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas