Wrangler / Barn

Wrangler

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Overview: 

     Join the 320 Guest Ranch, surrounded by the scenic Custer-Gallatin National Forest and located in the Gallatin Canyon between Big Sky, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park. Wranglers lead one-hour, two-hour, and half-day trail rides, providing guests with unforgettable experiences while caring for horses and ensuring safety. 

 

Job Duties include:                                       

  • Instruct guests on basic horsemanship, assist guests onto horses, lead them on rides, and converse about the horses, the area, and the ranch. 

  • Equip horses for trail rides and horse-related activities: grooming, bridling, feeding, doctoring, and tack repair. 

  • Wrangle and assist in the daily moving of horses to and from pasture in the morning and evening. 

  • Condition horses in the pre-season, using the ranch’s horsemanship techniques. 

  • General ranch chores, including fence, trail and building maintenance 

  • Aid in daily herd health management and identify injuries or wellness issues before choosing horses for activities; assist in basic veterinary care as required. 

  • Focus on the safety of guests, self, co-workers, and equine while executing daily job duties. 

  • Help with the departure of rides and assigning horses. 

  • Carry out all health and safety standards, regulations, and policies. 

  • Talk with the guests at an elevated level, be aware of their needs, and fulfill special guest requests as directed by management or the guest directly. 

  • Operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment to support ranch operations. 

  • Perform various other ranch chores and tasks across departments as assigned by ranch management. 

  • Further responsibilities as assigned 

  • Work through late September (preferred)

Key Qualifications: 

  • Guest ranch wrangling experience. 

  • Extensive horse care and handling background. 

  • Knowledge of driving draft horse teams (preferred). 

  • Truck and stock trailer experience (preferred). 

  • CPR and first aid certification (required). 

Application Requirement: 

  • Submit a video showcasing your riding abilities along with your application or resume. 

  • Valid Driver’s License.