Seasonal Ranch Wrangler & Guest Rider

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Seasonal Full Time Crazy Mountain Ranch, Clyde Park, MT, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3425

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 serviceDriving teams for guest activities and special eventsDaily barn chores, horse care, and general barn maintenanceMonitoring horse health, condition, and overall well-being throughout the winterOccasional riding and groundwork as weather and conditions allowLegging up guest horses and putting hours on up-and-coming horses in early spring as we prepare for the summer seasonFencing projects, including building, repairing, and maintaining existing fencesCow work and other livestock related tasks as neededAssisting with general ranch projects and daily operationsWorking collaboratively with wranglers and other ranch personnel to keep the ranch running smoothlyRiding skills are absolutely necessary.

Must be able to walk/trot/lope confidently, know leads, how to post, do basic groundwork and work safely around horsesBe teachable!Basic understanding of horse veterinary careGeneral familiarity and handiness in ranch tasksPhysically fit enough to put in long days in a physical work environmentFlexibility and adaptability – every day is different at the ranchPreferred Skills

Experience driving draft teamsSome cow knowledge and experienceAbility to drive a truck/trailer safely and competentlyExperience on UTVs/ATVs, tractors, skid steers and other farm equipmentBasic veterinary care of horsesTeaching riding lessons to children and/or adultsQualifications:

2+ years of horse experience, English or WesternValid drivers license and reliable transportationComplimentary meal per shift401K eligibility and bi-weekly matchDiscounted employee housingDiscounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert VoiceEnd of Season Employee CelebrationTransportation available to nearby Clyde Park/LivingstonLone 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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