Hidden Hills Equestrian is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and detail-oriented Barn Manager to join our private facility in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. This is a full-time, live-in position ideal for someone who is passionate about elite horse care and operational excellence. Our facility sits on 30 acres with a 20-stall barn, an all-weather arena, and significant plans for expansion. We are in the process of transitioning to a performance-focused, training-board-only model. Currently, we care for a mix of boarders including retired show jumpers and summer boarders through October 2025. The owner’s two young fillies will be arriving from California in October. Eventually, her full string of performance horses and personal groom will relocate to the farm, as we continue building a reputation for exceptional horsemanship in a region where this standard of care is rare. Applicants must have strong equine management experience, knowledge of equine first aid, and excellent communication skills. Reliable transportation is required. Housing is provided in a private on-site apartment. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, to be discussed during the interview process. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in slowing down from a busy performance operation, to a growing facility, just two hours from Tryon.

To apply, please PM us or send a resume and short introduction to louise@hiddenhillsequestrian.com. Please do not send stock response.

The Barn Manager will oversee all daily operations, including feeding, turnout, mucking, stall management, and exercising horses. They will also be responsible for coordinating vet and farrier visits, managing inventory, and maintaining detailed health records. This role includes supervising assistant barn staff and property maintenance workers, hiring and training new employees as needed, and ensuring that all aspects of the facility run smoothly and professionally. Experience with show jumping horses and young horse development is highly preferred, and the ability to ride or assist with training is a must.

Newly renovated one bedroom, one bath apartment above the barn.

Housing and one stall for personal horse