Part Time Wrangler Position

As a wrangler you will be required to be at the barn each morning to care for approx. 15 head of horses & 8 highland cows. Experience driving a team of horses, shoeing horses, operating a tractor and driving a truck & trailer are helpful but not necessary.

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Daily brushing, grooming, watering and feeding

· Daily gathering of horses from pasture

· Preparation of horse for trail rides and other horse related activities such as wrangling, bridling, addling, training and driving teams

· Continuous maintenance of horses, equipment, all fences (on trails, pastures etc.), corral maintenance, tack room, barn and barnyard cleanup & maintenance

· Assisting in daily herd health management, vet and care for herd including identifying injuries or soundness issues prior to selecting horses for guest activities

· Operating ranch equipment efficiently and properly

· Instructing guests on basic horsemanship, assisting guests onto horses,guiding them on trail rides to provide an exemplary guest experience for riders of all abilities and ages

· Harnessing and driving teams of draft horses and transporting groups of guests to various activity locations

· Kid’s Wranglers will be working directly with kids ages 3-12 years of age

Minimum qualifications include:

· Basic horsemanship knowledge (behavior, safety and control) on and off the horse

· Basic horse care knowledge such as injuries, illness, nutrition, soundness and hoof care issues

· Ability to catch, halter, saddle, bridle and ride houses

· Possess general ranch maintenance skills such as fencing and equipment operation

· Ability to get on and off a horse from the ground with ease and work from saddle

· Ability to carry, push or pull up to 5o pounds for short distances and lift from floor to shoulder height up to 65 pounds

· Ability to work while squatting, bending and/or twisting

· 3+ years of guest ranch, ranch or guiding experience

· 3+ years working within teams of individuals with common goals

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must possess a valid driver’s license

· Good physical condition and able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day

Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

· Must complete First Aid/CPR training

Under NEW OWNERSHIP, RiverView Ranch in Alberton, MT.

Please email your resume to info@riverviewranch.com and title the email with the position you are applying for.