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Spend the summer horseback in the mountains of western South Dakota just 5 miles from Mt Rushmore National Park!
Seeking PROFESSIONAL WRANGLERS: We are looking for experienced horsemen with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good people skills guide trail rides for the summer of 2024. We will provide training for this job. This position is seasonal/full-time.
- Will work directly with owners in the day-to-day operation of this barn.
- Manage 100 head of horses; their health, attitude, gear, feed, feet, and safety.
- Supervise and maintain a clean, organized barn and workplace.
- This is a riding job, and each wrangler spends roughly 6 hours a day in the saddle with the remainder of the day spent dealing with all the usual horse-related duties from feeding, grooming, equine first aid, as well as instructing trail riders.
- Wranglers work 40 to 50 hours a week and are paid $11.00 per hour plus direct tips (tips typically add 3$ to 10$ per hour).
- Wrangle the herd to and from work on horseback.
Applicants must be confident horsemen, good leaders, hard workers, and fun-loving!
about Us
Palmer Gulch Stables has a rich history in the Black Hills. Our outfit has been operating successfully under the same owners for 20+ years, maintaining consistent, positive feedback from our guests regarding our authenticity, character, and condition of our horses. We highly recommend you check us out TripAdvisor. Our rides are pre-booked and sold out on a daily basis.
Housing
A staff bunkhouse is provided, including a full kitchen which is shared by all the wranglers.
No Pets
