Summer Season Wrangler

Devil's Thumb Ranch•Winter Park, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Stables Manager & Assistant Stables Manager, with all aspects of the operation. Consistently provide a high level of guest service through a variety of safe, educational & enjoyable Stables’ activities.

Requirements

Outgoing, friendly & responsible with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and alter priorities at short notice.
Works well in both a team and as an individual.
Motivated & mature with ability to remain calm in all situations without direct supervision.
First Aid/CPR certified.
Have at least five years prior horse experience.
Proven horsemanship skills.
Ability to ride advanced and/or green horses at all gaits in a safe & controlled manner.
Computer literate & confident telephone manner

Nice To Haves

Background of guiding or teaching desirable.
Team driving experience a plus.
Heavy machinery operation a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate safe & fun Stables’ activities & events.
Conduct lessons & teamster operations as required; assist in team penning and cattle drives.
Consistently provide exceptional guest experiences for all visitors to the Stables.
Assist with vet care, hoof care and feeding of animals.
Perform daily housekeeping and facility maintenance duties.
Undertake Barn Host role when required.
Groom, tack & un-tack trail animals; harness & un-harness driving animals.
Book stables’ activities on the reservations system through phone & personal interactions.
Operate the POS system for ride checkouts and merchandise sales.
Assist with all ranching duties (fencing, firewood, mineral blocks, hay harvest etc.).
Assist with tack & harness maintenance.
Move herd in and out to pasture on horseback.
Report and aid repair of unsafe trails, fences or hazards.
Be an ambassador for the ranch in promoting all other departments during guest interactions.
Assist with all areas of our ongoing herd health program.