Equine Manager
About the job
- A bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of related experience.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Requires travel to various locations.
- Manage the horse herd and facilities used by the Athletic Department’s Women’s Equestrian Team.
- Communicate daily with coaching staff, veterinarians, and other equine service providers regarding horse performance.
- Manage the equine nutrition program and routinely communicate with coaching staff about needs and changes.
- Develop and implement operational strategies.
- Plan and direct workflow.
- Train, supervise, coordinate, and manage the student worker barn crew, including training in equine behavior and handling methods.
- Work with the Farm Foreman on maintenance of the Hildebrand Equine Complex, including facility, pasture, and arena maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Maintain safe working conditions for Hildebrand employees, teams, and visitors.
- Prepare for equestrian team shows.
- Travel for post-season SEC and National Championship competitions every March and April.
- Occasionally support other facility users, including AgriLife Extension, the Institute for Equine Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Provide input for annual budgets.
- Review, recommend, and implement policy changes and initiate process changes.
- Serve as the contact for after-hours equine and facility emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- At least five years of experience in equine management.
- Experience in horse shows and/or an athletics background.
About the company
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts scientific work in agriculture and life sciences across Texas, with its headquarters in College Station and a statewide network of research centers. It produces research findings, practical solutions, and new technologies, sharing them through reports, publications, and hands-on extension work to help farmers, industries, and communities. Its breadth and ties to the Texas A&M University System, plus a history dating back to the Hatch Act, enable coordinated, multidisciplinary work across many crops, climates, and production systems. The goal is to improve Texas agriculture’s productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience by generating knowledge and turning it into usable tools and practices for farmers and related industries.
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Headquarters
College Station, Texas
Founded
1887
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 19, 2026, EPA registration enabled Silvec's citrus-greening therapy commercialization.
- On September 3, 2026, AgriLife won a $2 million USDA APHIS bird-flu grant.
- The January 21, 2026 Canyon center opening strengthens High Plains recruitment and visibility.
What critics are saying
- Florida growers get Silvec's citrus product first in late 2026, limiting Texas monetization.
- AgriLife's bird-flu study starts February 2027; HPAI outbreaks can outrun publication cycles.
- If commercialization stalls, AgriLife stays a cost center and loses industry partners.
What makes Texas A&M AgriLife Research unique
- Since 1887, AgriLife Research pairs 13 Texas centers with College Station and 1,700 employees.
- Its Weslaco, Amarillo-to-Canyon, and regional labs turn field problems into deployable ag solutions.
- The university system backs long-horizon crop, livestock, and wildlife research few employers match.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Conference Attendance Budget