Friona Industries, an Amarillo-based cattle feeding company, is hiring a full-time pen rider for its North #2 feedyard near Satanta in southwest Kansas. Pen riders are the first line of animal health in the yard: they ride pens daily to spot sick or injured cattle, pull them to the hospital pens, check water systems, put strays back where they belong and help move cattle for weighing and shipping. The job also includes caring for horses, tack and facilities, all under Beef Quality Assurance practices. Applicants should know basic cattle health and be experienced, safe riders comfortable working outdoors in every kind of weather. Pay is not listed. The posting went up September 28, 2026 and is listed through December 27, 2026; apply online through Friona’s careers site.
| Pay | Pay not listed |
|---|---|
| Typical Cowboy Pay | $16.87/hr median across 6 WildWork listings that post pay |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Satanta, Kansas |
| Job Type | Cowboy |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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