Spend your summer on Horseback in the Black Hills of South Dakota!
Palmer Gulch Stables is located on the northern edge of the Black Elk Wilderness Area in western South Dakota. Five miles west of Mt Rushmore
- summer
- Location:
- Hill City, South Dakota
- Wages/Pay:
- $14.00 - $21.00 / hour + tips
- Experience:
- Some experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts soon! (May 19, 2024)
Spend the summer horseback in the mountains of western South Dakota just 5 miles from Mt Rushmore National Park!
Seeking WRANGLERS: We are looking for experienced horsemen with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good people skills guide trail rides for the summer of 2024. This position is seasonal/full-time.
- Work directly with owners in the day-to-day operation of this barn.
- Manage 100 head of horses; their health, attitude, gear, feed, etc.
- Work as a team to maintain a clean, organized barn and workplace.
- Each wrangler spends several hours a day in the saddle guiding trail rides with the remainder of the shift spent dealing with the usual horse-related duties from feeding, grooming, equine first aid, as well as instructing trail riders.
- Wranglers work 40 to 50 hours a week and are provided housing with a base pay of $11.20 per hour plus tips received directly from your riders. Tips typically average your pay to ~$14-$21 per hour.
- Wrangle our herd to and from pasture each day. This is a very fun and enjoyable part of the job. Horses are turned out every night on 50+ acres.
- Wranglers will receive all necessary training at the beginning of the season.
Applicants must be confident horsemen, good leaders, hard workers, and fun-loving!
About Us
Palmer Gulch Stables has a rich history in the Black Hills. Our outfit has been operating successfully under the same owners for 20+ years, maintaining consistent, positive feedback from our guests regarding our authenticity, character, and condition of our horses. We highly recommend you check us out TripAdvisor. Our rides are pre-booked and sold out on a daily basis.
This area is full of things to do and see in your off time- monuments, lakes, fabulous hiking trails and more, all within a few miles of the property.
Housing
Staff bunkhouses are provided, including a full kitchen which is shared by the wranglers.
No Pets
How to Apply
Applicants can Apply Now below. A short video displaying your riding ability must be submitted at some point for final consideration.
Additional information can be obtained by reviewing our website or calling Maddie (540) 222-4260