Rope Horse Trainer / All-around Ranch Hand needed in New Plymouth, Idaho ~ $50k-$60k

RJR Ranch

Email

[email protected]

Phone

208-961-0990

Location

New Plymouth, ID

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 plus bonus opportunities

Date Posted

January 22, 2025

Housing Offered

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

How to Apply

Via Email

Forward resume to email above.

Are you passionate about team roping, training horses, and working with a family-run ranching operation? RJR Ranch is looking for a skilled and patient individual to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to teach and guide people with varying skill levels. At RJR Ranch, everyone pitches in, so while team roping would be your focus, you’ll also help with the day-to-day duties that keep a ranch running.

What We’re Looking For:

Roping Skills: Must be a 6 header or heeler.
Patience and Teaching Ability: Must be willing to teach in a clear, articulate manner.
Adaptability: Open to learning, growing, and taking on diverse responsibilities.
Ranch Experience: Previous experience working on a ranch is a big plus (not just roping experience).

Duties & Responsibilities

Roping (80%)

Find and maintain finished rope horses for family use.
Source and break in roping cattle.
Ensure the health of roping horses and cattle.
Help family members prepare for jackpots and roping clinics.
Create and oversee a training program for new rope horses our goal is to build our own finished Rope Horses.
Coach family members and assist with skill development in roping and riding.

Other Ranch Duties (20%)

Work cattle, assist with calving, and feeding.
Maintain ranch facilities, fences, and equipment.
Build/Train/Maintain ranch horses.
Harnessing and Driving teams.

Why Join RJR Ranch?

RJR Ranch is more than just a ranch—it’s a family. We are a fun, dynamic operation that’s growing rapidly while staying true to our roots. We value teamwork, patience, and a strong work ethic, and we’re all about working together to improve, whether it’s in the arena or on the ranch.

When you join RJR Ranch, you’ll be part of a supportive and motivated team that believes in hard work, good laughs, and making memories along the way.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $50,000–$60,000, based on experience. With additional bonus opportunities.
Housing provided and board for limited private horses.

TO APPLY:

If you’re ready to share your skills and be part of an operation that’s both challenging and rewarding, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us build something special at RJR Ranch. Send your resume to our email address listed in header.

RJR Ranch Idaho