Wrangler & Guide - Summer 2026

Red Horse Mountain Ranch

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Every guest and team member has a different adventure goal during their time at the ranch and the Wrangler/Guide helps them get there. Horseback riding, archery, sporting clays, mountain biking, kayaking, challenge courses… our guides love everything outdoors and sharing their knowledge with others. Every guide brings a different skill set to the table as we learn and grow together. You have to enjoy interacting with people and not just horses to do well at this job and you will thrive if you want to learn more about how to mix your love of the outdoors with world class hospitality. Lead by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.

Requirements

Hold strong safety standards for riders and horses
Have experience and be comfortable riding horses on trails and in arenas
Familiar with handling and training horses and willing to learn more
Have other outdoor recreation knowledge and experiences: sporting clays, .22 rifle shooting, kayaking, swimming, archery, mountain biking, zip lines, challenge courses or rock walls, and hiking.
Physically fit and capable of all Wrangler/Guide activities
Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-50 hours/week
Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
Familiar with, or willing to be trained on, how to share satellite internet with your roommates!!
Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
Willing to help in other departments as needed
Ok with a 10 minute drive to get cell phone reception or having to use a land phone (Gasp! What’s a land phone!?) to make a phone call while on the ranch….training provided.
Able to laugh and have fun!
Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Interacting With Guests
Guiding Trail Rides in the Mountains and Doing Lessons in the Arena
Guiding Other Activities
Caring for Our Herd of Horses
Doing Ranch Chores
Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, setting up campfire, teaching roping, serving wine dinner, or doing dishes
Helping in other departments (like dishes!)
Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time
Teaching the other team members about the guided activities we offer
Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program