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Paws Up Montana

Assistant Equestrian Manager

Bonner, MT · On-site

The Assistant Equestrian Manager will also assist in the upkeep of the different ranch facilities, pastures and tack, as well as assist wranglers with day-to-day duties such as grooming and saddling ...

C Lazy U Ranch

Children's Program Supervisor

Granby, CO · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Work in the barn as a wrangler or in other departments such as housekeeping and Food & Beverage ... Management of Children's Program and Little Ranch Hands when CPM is off or away. * Assist in ...

C Lazy U Ranch

Children's Program Supervisor

Granby, CO · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Work in the barn as a wrangler or in other departments such as housekeeping and Food & Beverage ... Management of Children's Program and Little Ranch Hands when CPM is off or away. * Assist in ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch

Equestrian Barn Manager

Tabernash, CO · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... ranch's values and commitment to excellence. * Oversee the training and development of wranglers ... Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if ...

Swan Mountain Outfitters

2026 Corral Manager

MT · On-site

$2.50K/mo

Managers oversee a staff of 6-10 wranglers and a herd of 30-50 horses. They act as a liaison ... We do not start young horses or do any arena or ranch work. Managers should have extensive ...

Triple Creek Ranch

3rd Shift Housekeeper

Darby, MT · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

At Triple Creek Ranch we are looking for hard-working, reliable, and detailed-oriented individuals ... Baggage wrangle when needed. * Keep the housekeeping manager informed of the stock of cleaning and ...

Triple Creek Ranch

3rd Shift Housekeeper

Darby, MT · On-site

At Triple Creek Ranch we are looking for hard-working, reliable, and detailed-oriented individuals ... Baggage wrangle when needed. * Keep the housekeeping manager informed of the stock of cleaning and ...

Triple Creek Ranch

3rd Shift Housekeeper

Darby, MT · On-site

$16.50/hr

At Triple Creek Ranch we are looking for hard-working, reliable, and detailed-oriented individuals ... Baggage wrangle when needed. * Keep the housekeeping manager informed of the stock of cleaning and ...

AMB West

Cook

West Creek, NJ · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Wrangling and working in the kitchen require specific skills and experience. However, training can ... managers, returning employees, or senior staff members. West Creek Ranch provides linens ...

Ambgroup

$11.25 - $15/hr

Wrangling and working in the kitchen require specific skills and experience. However, training can ... ranch. Our accommodations are mostly sharedwith private accommodations reserved for managers ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager ranch wrangler in the United States is $55,952.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Ranch Wrangler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Ranch Wrangler, you need extensive experience in livestock management, ranch operations, and a solid understanding of animal husbandry, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications in agriculture or ranch management. Familiarity with equipment such as ATVs, tractors, and ranch management software is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and respond to challenges on the ranch. These skills ensure efficient ranch operations, animal welfare, and effective team performance in a dynamic outdoor environment.

What are some typical challenges a Manager Ranch Wrangler faces in overseeing both livestock and staff, and how can they be addressed?

Manager Ranch Wranglers often balance the demands of animal welfare, land management, and supervising a diverse team of wranglers and ranch hands. Common challenges include coordinating schedules during peak seasons, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and managing unexpected issues like animal illness or weather disruptions. Successful managers foster strong communication, delegate tasks effectively, and stay proactive with training and contingency planning. Building a cohesive team and maintaining flexibility are key to handling the dynamic nature of ranch operations.

What are Manager Ranch Wranglers?

Manager Ranch Wranglers are professionals responsible for overseeing daily operations at a ranch, with a specific focus on coordinating wrangling activities. They manage staff, ensure the safety and well-being of animals, and organize activities such as horseback riding and cattle drives for guests or ranch operations. In addition to hands-on animal care, they handle scheduling, training new wranglers, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that the ranch complies with all safety and animal welfare regulations. Their role often combines leadership skills with practical ranch experience.

What is the difference between Manager Ranch Wrangler vs Ranch Hand?

AspectManager Ranch WranglerRanch Hand
CredentialsExperience in ranch management, leadership skillsBasic ranch work experience, sometimes no formal credentials
Work EnvironmentOversees operations, manages staff, plans activitiesPerforms manual labor, assists with daily chores
Employer & Industry UsageRanch owners, agricultural companiesRanch owners, farms, livestock operations

The Manager Ranch Wrangler typically has leadership responsibilities, overseeing ranch operations and staff, requiring experience in management. In contrast, a Ranch Hand focuses on hands-on tasks like feeding livestock and maintaining facilities. While both roles work in ranch environments, the Manager Ranch Wrangler has a broader scope of responsibilities and often requires more experience or credentials.

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Assistant Equestrian Manager

Paws Up Montana

Bonner, MT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort!

About Paws Up Montana:

Nestled on a breathtaking 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up Montana embodies the spirit of the American West. As a family-owned, award-winning destination, we inspire both guests and team members alike.


Assistant Equestrian Manager

Position: 

The Equestrian Department creates a once in a lifetime horse experience for our guests. The purpose of the Assistant Equestrian Manager is primarily to ensure that daily scheduled guest rides are executed in a timely and orderly fashion, that guest requests and Wrangler work schedules are kept in order, and that horse health is monitored daily. The Assistant Equestrian Manager will also assist in the upkeep of the different ranch facilities, pastures and tack, as well as assist wranglers with day-to-day duties such as grooming and saddling horses, assigning guests to horses, mounting and dismounting guests from horses and will also fill in as an additional Wrangler to lead guest activities when needed. The ideal candidate for this position understands that ranching is a labor of love, and is ready to put their whole heart into caring for our herd, staff, land and guests, and in whom, a passion for the western and ranching way of life, runs deep.

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal Days
  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
  • Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)
  • Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit)
  • Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day)
  • Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store)
  • Employee Lunch Provided
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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordination, scheduling and execution of trail rides and ranch activities.
  • Prepare horses for trail rides and horse related activities, such as grooming, bridling, saddling, feeding, doctoring, trailering and tack repair
  • Ability to match saddles/tack to horses to avoid saddle sores
  • Monitor the trail riding horse herd, daily, for soundness and weight. Assist in daily herd health management and identify injuries or soundness issues prior to selecting horses for activities; assist in basic veterinary care as needed and designing feed programs based on body condition.
  • Assist with dispatching rides and assigning horses
  • General ranch chores, including operation of equipment such as a tractor and driving stock trailers
  • Knowledgeable of basic horsemanship, assisting guests onto horses, guiding them on rides when necessary, and conversing about the horses, the Resort and the history of the area to provide an exemplary guest experience
  • Interact with team members, guests, management, and ownership in a professional and caring manner.
  • Assist in overseeing team members to ensure department practices are consistent
  • Ensure equestrian team members are in keeping with the performance factors as established in respective job descriptions, including attendance, teamwork, initiative, productivity, horsemanship, dress code, etc.
  • Assign Wranglers to daily rides.
  • Aid in motivating Wranglers
  • Assist with vet visits
  • Converse with the guests at a high level, being aware of their needs and fulfill special guest requests as instructed by management or the guest directly
  • Uphold the Standards and Values of the company and ensure that the Wrangler team is as well
  • Ensure confidentiality of guests throughout their stay
  • Monitor personal and team hours to responsibly control and fairly distribute approved overtime when necessary.
  • Assist in the tack maintenance and care.
  • Assume responsibilities and tasks when Equestrian Manager is off property.
  • Other duties as assigned

We hire first for character: Applicants for this position must have/be:

· Integrity

·Honest and open

· Grit and determination

· Mental fortitude and courage

· Hard working with great attention to detail

· Problem solving abilities

· Accountability and self-reflection

· Punctual and consistent

· A team player with a positive, “can do” attitude and a willing, outgoing personality

· An interest in learning and understanding new things and growing oneself

· The ability to see things from multiple perspectives

· Forgiving

· And a deep understanding of and ability to RIDE FOR THE BRAND.

Additional all employees must:

  • Display hospitality and professionalism to our guests and team members at all times, take pride in representing The Resort at Paws Up professionally with our guests and assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal, ethical, and confidential manner.
  • Maintain a favorable working relationship with all Resort team members to foster and promote a positive working environment.
  • Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times, taking pride in representing the traditions and culture of the great American West, and ranching culture.
  • Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities:

Horsemanship Information

This position is first and foremost a guest service position, thus people skills are a must. But, as the position also requires quite a bit of interaction with horses, candidates for this position must be interested in working on the basics of Vaquero/Natural Horsemanship, chiefly the lineage of the Dorrance brothers, Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman. In this program, those basics are defined as:

Feel, Timing and Balance

  1. Lateral flexion
  2. Proper break over of the hindquarters
  3. Movement of front quarters independently of hind quarters
  4. Keeping horse within the rider’s rectangle
  5. Guidance with legs and minimal reins
  6. Vertical flexion/soft feel
  7. Prompt responses to seat, leg and rein cues
  8. Familiarization to flag, tarp, rope, etc.

Additionally, candidates for this position must feel comfortable and confident riding at a walk, trot and lope on horses they are not initially familiar with.


Looking for team members with:

  • 5+ years of horseback riding experience, whether English or Western (riding videos will be requested during the interview process)
  • 2+ years of Guest/Dude Ranch or other guiding experience
  • Extensive experience driving horse trailers
  • Valid State Driver’s License
  • Computer skills


Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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