Wrangler - Summer 2026

Makar Hotels And Resorts LMR LLC • Big Sky, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wrangler at Lone Mountain Ranch plays a key role in providing guests with unforgettable experiences in the scenic Montana landscape. This hands-on position involves guiding guests on memorable trail rides, ensuring their safety, and delivering exceptional hospitality with every interaction. In addition to leading trail rides, Wranglers are responsible for the care and grooming of horses, as well as maintaining the barn, fences, and other equestrian facilities. A focus on professionalism, safety, and thorough training is paramount to ensuring a seamless and memorable guest experience.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about horsemanship and outdoor activities, with a strong ability to connect with guests in a friendly and professional manner. A dedication to safety and the well-being of both guests and animals is essential. Previous experience with horses, trail riding, and basic equine care, along with a commitment to maintaining a pristine, organized work environment, is highly preferred. The Wrangler should possess excellent communication skills, be adaptable, and have a natural ability to work within a team while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in horseback riding, trail rides, and basic horse care.
• Proven ability to handle horses in various settings and a strong understanding of equine behavior.
• Experience leading trail rides and guiding guests, preferably in a hospitality or outdoor setting.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor when interacting with guests.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to fences, barns, and equestrian equipment.
• Experience in a customer-facing role with a focus on exceptional service.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is required.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team in an outdoor environment.
• Comfort working in varying weather conditions and physically demanding tasks.
• Comfortable driving a large truck and tractor driving experience.
• Experience hauling a truck and trailer with livestock.
• Ability to drive a team of horses.
• Experience working with green-broke stock.

Responsibilities

• Work with a herd of up to 120 horses, saddling up to 60 horses per day, and spending up to 10 hours in the saddle daily.
• Lead guests on trail rides, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all skill levels, and customize routes based on guests’ abilities and interests, with a maximum of 6 guests per ride.
• Conduct safety briefings before rides, covering proper riding techniques, equipment usage, and trail etiquette, while monitoring guest safety during the ride.
• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for guests, offering insights into local wildlife, the ranch, and surrounding wilderness.
• Care for and groom horses daily, including saddling, feeding, and checking for signs of illness or injury.
• Maintain and organize the barn, tack rooms, and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor and repair fences, gates, and other equestrian infrastructure as needed to keep the environment secure for both horses and guests.
• Teach guests basic horsemanship, including riding techniques, horse care, and local knowledge during trail rides.
• Assist in training ranch horses to ensure readiness for guest rides, and work with team members to evaluate their progress.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair tack and riding equipment to ensure safety and readiness for each ride.
• Lead and manage group dynamics during rides, ensuring guests stay engaged, safe, and enjoy the experience.
• Respond to emergencies involving guests or horses, administering first aid or escalating to medical or veterinary professionals as needed.
• Stay alert to weather and trail conditions, adjusting routes or plans to ensure safety and comfort for all riders.

Benefits

• Seasonal Bonus Program: All hourly employees will be able to participate in our seasonal bonus program. Each hourly employee will receive $1 per hour worked per season and $1.50 per overtime hour worked. Employees who are terminated or resign from their position before the end of each season, will not be able to participate in this program. If the season is cut short due to business levels, the employee will still participate in this program. Positions that are contracted at a shorter term, like the Outdoor Youth Adventures program, this employee will be able to participate in this program. All hours worked outside of these seasonal ranges will not apply to this bonus program.
• Staff Cafeteria: We also want to keep you hydrated and nourished. You will have access to our staff cafeteria which provides 3 meals a day, as well as a large selection of grab and go items to suit anyone’s day.
• Ranch Gratuity: In addition to your hourly rate, you will receive a ranch gratuity unique to us.
• Ranch Wide Activities: We also understand that every full work week requires a little me time. And what better way to unwind than to take advantage of the many summer activities the ranch has to offer? If there are openings, you have free access to the following in the summer season: horseback riding, Outdoor Youth Adventures Program, Yellowstone National Park Tours, yoga, and mountain biking. During the winter months, you will have access to 50 Miles of world renown cross country ski trails right outside your back door.
• Arrival: The ranch will provide complimentary transportation to and from the airport, should you come to us by air.
• Opportunity to move to Full-Time, Regular Status and receive additional benefits: If you remain with us for 1 full year and worked a minimum of 1560 hours during our 12-month lookback period (that takes place at the end of each year), you are eligible to move to full-time status. Full-time status means Vacation and Sick pay, medical, dental, life and vision insurance. This will be effective the first of the month following 30 days of your full-time employment hire date or status. The Ranch will pay for 80% of the premiums for employees and any dependents. Employees will be responsible for paying the remaining 20% of the premiums. Payment is deducted automatically from the employee’s semi- monthly paycheck at a pre-taxed rate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed