Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
The Outrider maintains track safety and monitors and catches horses that are loose on track; leads horses to the starting gate and maintains order during sequence; works with team members to ensure safety; provides labor support to higher level and track staff; and performs related tasks within area of assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
Assumes responsibility of maintaining safety on the track; ensures team members are completing their jobs and reports any issues to higher level management staff.
Catches any loose horses on track during morning working outs or in the afternoon before each race; oversees morning exercise routines and maintains order; leads horses during morning workouts.
Leads horses from the paddock to the track before each race and then lead the horses to the gate at post time; may sound an alarm notifying injury.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of thoroughbred racing.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience saddling and handling race horses. Racing experience preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):
Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment.
Must successfully pass background check
Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts to include swing shifts and holidays if needed
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of racing operations; principles and practices of horse racing workouts; knowledge of thoroughbred racing and catching lose horses; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Monitor, participate and supervise workout and catching activities; use and move various forms of equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise reports; interpret and explain policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
Additional InformationBoyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boyd Gaming Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Boyd Gaming Corporation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off plus a dedicated Volunteer PTO program and paid holidays/vacation provide multiple avenues for time away and community engagement.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan tiers (e.g., Bronze/Bronze Plus/Silver/Gold/PPO), dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, and voluntary protections offer meaningful choice, with core options available to team members averaging 30+ hours and tailored offerings for some part‑time roles.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and scholarships create clear education pathways tied to employment, adding long‑term value for those who meet tenure requirements.
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Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our guests, employees, and communities to create a culture and an operating style built around that of a family-owned business. Even as a public company operating in a highly competitive industry, the Boyd Style of hospitality continues to define us. We currently own and operate 28 gaming properties in ten states: Aliante, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Jokers Wild in Henderson, NV; Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, IN; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, IL; Diamond Jo Dubuque in Dubuque, IA and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, IA; Belterra Park in Cincinnati, OH; Kansas Star in Mulvane, KS; Ameristar Kansas City in Kansas City, MO and Ameristar St. Charles in St. Charles, MO; Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA; Sam’s Town in Tunica, MS and IP Biloxi in Biloxi, MS; Amelia Belle in Amelia, LA, Treasure Chest in Kenner, LA, Delta Downs in Vinton, LA, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, LA, and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, LA. Each is distinguished not only by the quality of its amenities but also by the exceptional customer service our guests have come to expect from a Boyd Gaming property.








