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Join our team on a 120-acre working horse ranch in scenic western Montana. We’re seeking a motivated, experienced individual for a full-time, hands-on role involving horse training, riding instruction, trail rides, barn management, and general ranch operations, with a willingness to pitch in as needed.
You’ll be the primary caretaker and trainer, responsible for day-to-day horse-related operations of the ranch. The ideal candidate is self-driven, hardworking, and thrives in a ranch lifestyle where days and tasks vary with the season.
NOTICE: This position requires applicants to have experience working with horses. However, prior experience working on a ranch is not required. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable and confident handling horses, regardless of whether that experience was gained in a ranch setting or elsewhere.
Key Responsibilities
- Train and exercise ranch horses for responsiveness, riding and sale readiness, and safe performance.
- Start ground work with colts and fillys and develop young horses.
- Provide lessons for students of all levels.
- Lead safe, enjoyable trail rides for guests both around the ranch property as well as on nearby mountain trails specifically designed for riding horses.
- Oversee daily horse care: feeding, grooming, turnout, and health checks.
- Maintain tack, feed supplies, and a clean, organized barn that meets professional standards.
- Coordinate with veterinarians, farriers, and suppliers.
- Assist with fencing repairs and other similar ranch chores.
- Operate ranch equipment (tractors, UTVs, etc.).
- Help maintain ranch infrastructure and facilities.
Qualifications
- Strong experience training and riding horses including starting young colts and fillys with ground work
- Confident teaching lessons and leading groups on trail rides.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and organized in all aspects of horse and barn care.
- Must be comfortable working independently for long stretches.
- Must understand the rhythms of ranch life — some weeks will be long, others short, and flexibility is key.
- Must be able to drive and haul horse trailers safely in mountainous terrain.
- Basic equine first aid knowledge required.
- Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
- Not suitable for candidates seeking strict 9–5 hours or rigid work-life separation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary based on experience.
- Private on-site housing provided.
- Opportunity for profit sharing.
- Covered riding arena and 8-stall barn.
- Quiet, scenic location in western Montana.
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