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Barn And Property Coordinator

The equestrian facility assistant โ€” supporting barn and property operations while learning the equine business.

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Job markets for Barn And Property Coordinators
Employment concentration ยท ~33 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Barn And Property Coordinator

As a Barn and Property Coordinator, you support the management of properties with equestrian facilities. You assist with both barn operations (horse care, facility maintenance, boarder relations) and property operations (grounds, buildings, vendors). This role combines entry-level property work with equestrian knowledge.

Your day splits between barn and property tasks. You might coordinate farrier and vet visits, assist with feeding schedules, help maintain pastures and facilities, handle administrative tasks, and support boarder or client needs. You need basic horse knowledge and property management skills.

The hardest part is developing competence in both equestrian and property management โ€” two different skill sets. You need enough horse knowledge to be useful in the barn while also handling property responsibilities. The people who thrive here love horses and are interested in the property management side, willing to learn both aspects of the role.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeHorse populationProperty responsibilitiesOwner involvementTeam structure
This role varies significantly by facility type and owner expectations. Some emphasize horse care; others emphasize property management. The level of equestrian experience expected varies. Owner involvement affects how much independence you have.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$228K$171K$114K$57K$0KLower paying176 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Barn And Property Coordinators (SOC 11-9013.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Equine care
Horse knowledge is essential for barn responsibilities
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Property management
Real estate skills enable broader opportunities
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Client relations
Boarder and tenant management is key
What type of equestrian facility is this?
How much horse experience is expected?
What is the balance between barn and property duties?
What is the team structure?
What training is provided?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$52Kโ€“$157K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
6K
U.S. Employment
-1.3%
10yr Growth
86K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$86K$81K$75K$70K$64K201920202021202220232024$65K$86K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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