CMR - Wrangler (Winter 2026-2027)

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a private membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food, and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special.

Position Summary

The Wrangler position includes all aspects of daily ranch work, guest services, sleigh driving, horse care, and riding! While riding is more limited during the winter months, there will be opportunities to ride as we transition into early spring and bring horses back into work toward the end of the season. Wranglers should have solid riding and horsemanship skills, confidence handling horses, and a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of our winter program.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in cold, snowy Montana conditions. Much of this position involves physical labor, daily barn chores, horse care, and driving horse-drawn sleighs. Previous team driving experience is not required, but candidates must be willing to learn, take direction, and accept feedback with a positive attitude. We need people who are willing to roll up their sleeves, take initiative, and tackle whatever the day brings.

Strong people skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others are essential. Every day at the ranch is different, so flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take direction are a must. We are a team, and working effectively with coworkers and other ranch personnel is an important part of the job. Punctuality and reliability are non-negotiable.

If you love horses, the mountains, and the outdoors, and you're ready for a challenging, rewarding ranch experience through a Montana winter, this could be the position for you!

Applicants may be asked to submit saddling and riding videos at a later time. Local applicants may also have the opportunity to participate in a working interview at Crazy Mountain Ranch.

*Discounted housing on the ranch is available upon request. No pets and no personal horses will be admitted on property.*

Meals included on the days you are scheduled to work: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Job Duties

Exceptional customer service Driving teams for guest activities and special events Daily barn chores, horse care, and general barn maintenance Monitoring horse health, condition, and overall well-being throughout the winter Occasional riding and groundwork as weather and conditions allow Legging up guest horses and putting hours on up-and-coming horses in early spring as we prepare for the summer season Fencing projects, including building, repairing, and maintaining existing fences Cow work and other livestock related tasks as needed Assisting with general ranch projects and daily operations Working collaboratively with wranglers and other ranch personnel to keep the ranch running smoothly

Competencies

Riding skills are absolutely necessary. Must be able to walk/trot/lope confidently, know leads, how to post, do basic groundwork and work safely around horses Be teachable! Basic understanding of horse veterinary care General familiarity and handiness in ranch tasks Physically fit enough to put in long days in a physical work environment Good attitude Flexibility and adaptability – every day is different at the ranch

Preferred Skills

Experience driving draft teams Guest services/ customer service experience Some cow knowledge and experience Ability to drive a truck/trailer safely and competently Experience on UTVs/ATVs, tractors, skid steers and other farm equipment Basic veterinary care of horses Teaching riding lessons to children and/or adults

Qualifications:

2+ years of horse experience, English or Western Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Benefits:

Complimentary meal per shift 401K eligibility and bi-weekly match Discounted employee housing Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice End of Season Employee Celebration Transportation available to nearby Clyde Park/Livingston

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) Operations LLC. manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Crazy Mountain Ranch, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region.

LMLC Operations LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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