Majestic Dude Ranch
Come ride and work in the pristine San Juan Mountains! *One season of guiding experience required. *
The Majestic Dude Ranch is looking to add to our incredible seasonal team! We are currently hiring Wranglers for the 2025 season. We have a herd of over 60 healthy horses, and value hard working, positive individuals with a passion for customer service and horses. If you’re looking for a job on horseback with hard working team, we may be the place for you!
Individuals must be:
- Team players
- Hard working
- Outgoing
- Possess excellent horse-handling skills
- Honest
- Positive, optimistic and enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Zero drama
- Knowledgeable about horses and able to recognize the signs of common illnesses and injury
- Able to maintain a “western” appearance while working
- Self-starter who notices what needs to be done and does it- knows how to take initiative
- Drug and alcohol free while on site
- One full season guiding experience is required
This role involves long hours, physical labor, and extensive interaction with guests, making a positive attitude and a team-oriented approach essential.
Wranglers should have experience riding in rough terrain, a good sense of direction, and a solid understanding of safety standards for horse care, handling, and equipment. Ensuring the safety of guests, staff, and horses is always the top priority.
We prioritize natural horsemanship in all aspects of handling and caring for our horses. Aggressive training methods or treatment of horses are not tolerated. Wranglers must have a calm and understanding demeanor with the horses, ensuring they are treated with respect and care at all times.
Preference given to those available from mid-April ’till mid- September. We provide housing, all meals, competitive wages, and tips. Customer service-oriented individuals do well here. Staff also has access to our facilities (pool, hot tub, pool table, library, etc.) and equipment (paddle boards, bikes, etc.) while they are not in use. NO PETS ON SITE!
Primary Work Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of the Head Wrangler to care for approximately 70 horses, including feeding, grooming, and administering basic veterinary care.
- Saddle and unsaddle horses and lead trail rides for guests and staff.
- Supervise arena activities, including team penning and children’s rodeos, and provide riding lessons for both children and adults.
- Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the barn, tack room, loading area, and pastures.
- Learn to identify all ranch horses by sight, name, and personality.
- Assist in maintaining trails, fences, corrals, and other ranch facilities.
- Participate in weekly guest activities, including dining with guests and attending the farewell Awards Night.
- Wranglers may also be asked to ride and assess young or problem horses in the arena or on trails. While experience training horses is beneficial, the Head Wrangler will evaluate your skills upon arrival and will not assign tasks beyond your comfort or ability.
Additional Skills (Helpful but Not Required):
- Experience driving a team of horses
- Shoeing horses
- Knowledge of basic horse veterinary care
- Operating a tractor
- Driving a truck and trailer
This job is A LOT OF FUN but requires early start times, hard physical work, knowledge of horses and a good attitude. Showing up to work with a negative attitude will not be tolerated. Horses are great, but this job is also about our guests. We provide them with a vacation of a lifetime, and our staff is critical to their experience. Our herd receives excellent care, including a 6-wk farrier schedule from the best in the business, chiropractic care and regular veterinary care. We expect our staff to report ANY horse issues. We keep our horses throughout the duration of their lives. We prefer those who are confident in their riding and horsemanship who can further green horses and mold them into dude horses WITHOUT rough handling, but we are willing to help further an individual’s skill if they have the right attitude.
This position is ideal for individuals with a strong work ethic, a passion for horses, and a genuine enthusiasm for guest interaction. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help create unforgettable guest experiences while upholding the highest standards of horse care, we’d love to have you join us!
**Please note: First Aid Certification must be completed before your scheduled arrival at the ranch for your first day of work
TO APPLY:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Please email a resume to the email included to receive an application for employment.
Email
info@majesticduderanch.com
Phone
970-533-7900
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