Wrangler
Do you want to spend your summer with world-class views through the ears of a horse? With millions of acres of national forest as your back yard, you’ll never get tired of the views.
As a wrangler at Crossed Sabres Ranch, you must be a responsible team player with excellent horsemanship skills. An outgoing personality and the ability to provide a first class experience for our guests (on and off horseback), while maintaining a safety first mindset are critical for success.
Our wranglers get to lead our guests on trail rides on the almost endless miles of trails around the ranch. You will be expected to lead rides of any skill level, provide lessons, and have an in depth knowledge of our trail system.
In addition to guiding trail rides, you will be responsible for other tasks that support the overall success of the ranch, such as:
- Caring for 40 head of horses
- Maintaining a clean and organized corral and tack room
- Wrangling horses in and out of grazing
- Saddling up to 30 head of horses daily
- Assisting guests prior to rides
- Adjusting cinches and tack
- Helping guests safely mount their horse
While on trail you will be expected to:
- Exhibit high quality horsemanship skills that reflect Crossed Sabres Ranch riding policy
- Set a good example by wearing appropriate attire (boots with heels, long pants, stampede strings, etc)
- Communicate with your guests and get to know them, while providing information about the area, wildlife, Yellowstone, horsemanship, etc.
- Display concern for the well-being of the horses
- Take control of the group no matter the skill level
- Display good judgement in dealing with guests and horses in all situations
- Anticipate potentially dangerous situations on the trail
- Utilize emergency skills as necessary on the trail
- Be able to handle horses on the ground and in the saddle
- Be able to say NO to any guest who may jeopardize the safety of you, your horses, or other guests.
As a wrangler you will also be expected to help with clearing and maintaining trails, fixing fence, loading hay, and cleaning and oiling tack.
We do ask all of our employees to help in general ranch jobs outside of their specific department as needed. Some of these jobs are socializing with guests, helping with BB guns, archery, hatchet throwing, washing dishes, square dancing, skeet shooting, rodeo transportation, airport shuttles, and anything else needed to ensure the success of the ranch.
We understand that this may sound like a lot, but all of our wranglers will be provided with the necessary training to competently complete the above responsibilities.
Requirements to be considered for the wrangler position:
Must be available to work entire season June 1st – September 7th
- Minimum age to apply is 20
- Extensive equine knowledge and experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification covering time of employment