How much should I charge for working at a stable?

Question

I just put out an ad to do some stable work, brushing,cleaning stalls,excersising,training etc... on horses. I have a response and she asked me how much I charge and to be honest I have no idea! It would be part time, evenings or weekends. Maybe then full time later on. I live in Washington State. I am 21 and have a full time job currently getting $15.60 an hour. Any idea would be wonderful! Thank you

Answer 1

I worked at a stable last summer, five horses, me doing all the work twice a day three times a week (all the work including mucking out not only stalls but also pastures/paddocks, feeding, watering, grooming, taking care of the cats including flea baths) and it generally took me two to three hours each time and I got paid 10 bucks an hour, but I didn't really have to exercise anyone, though there was a huge crazy dutch warmblood filly that I had to help train to lead, obey, manners, etc...., but I'm a minor, so idk if the pay should be higher or lower, also we had our horses there, so I'd say 10-15 dollars an hour

Answer 2

10-15 stable work is hard work

Answer 3

Depends on what kind of stable.If you'er in a professional barn charge professional prices.If it's a hack barn they will work you to death and not want to pay more that 8 dollar's per hour. Consider what's to be expected of you and agree up front. How many hours or days per week.Not less than $15 an hour for stable work and exercising horses is extra. and up for exercise or training. Consider taxes taken out and your experience.If you have great references all the better.A dependable ,sober experienced horseman is worth his weight in gold.Remember to check to see if your health insurance will cover any accidents or will they cover you.Nothing makes for a fine employee as a good paycheck.

Answer 4

I would say anywhere between 10 to 20 dollars an hour. Good Luck!

Answer 5

well, i get paid $3 a stall and about $20 for turnout/feeding from my trainer

i don't ride her horses, but i get about $15-30 to ride other peoples horses..

usually its like, $4 regular grooming, $10 show grooming..

BTW-i like just north of Boston, so it could be different where ever you are

good luck!

Answer 6

That's something that's really hard to figure out. You don't want to ask for too much and let them blow you off and you don't want to sell yourself short. Since the hourse you work would fluctuate, I wouldn't charge by the hour. I would ask for a certain amount per day. It's easier to get more money this way. Your not going to be making anywhere near to what your making at your job now, but if I was forced to throw out a figure, I would say $14 a day for part time and $20 to $25 dollars a day full time. This will get you around $400-$700 a month. I don't really want to stick you with that figure though. I would suggets you call a few stables that have to hire people. They would already have worked through situations like this. Explain your situation and ask them for suggestions. Keep in mind that they aren't going to pay very much to the kids that take riding lessons and help out there. Make sure they know you want to do everything by yourself. If all else fails, you can sit down with the owner and you can talk about it.

Answer 7

I would charge a minimum of $10 per hr, going up depending on the responsibilities...and then so much per horse if you turn out or exercise them...Firstly, I would just ask them what they are accustomed to paying for the type of work that they need done...they will probably just tell you and you will have an idea of what you can charge.  You can also call the local State Employment Service Office and ask them what it usually paid...they will have or have had in the past, employers that have called in and placed an order for help, that has to be accompanied with a wage amount.  The people at that office also have an actual REFERENCE BOOK for skill levels and what those different skill levels should be paid.

Answer 8

i look after 70 horses, and i get 8.25. and it's a rip off.

it depends on how many horses there are and what kinda barn you are running, also look around at other barns in the area and compare prices, each state is different. im in PA. and my job pays the lowest. :(

Answer 9

I would start at $8.00 an hour and go from there.

For harder work, such as stall cleaning, $10.00 and up would be good. For the easier things, such as brushing, feeding, and blanketing, $8.00 should be a start.

When exercising horses, you may want to start at $15.00 per horse. With training, you can charge $20.00 or more.

Answer 10

10$ an houwr is what i get.