This is a hands-on wrangler role for someone with real saddle time — multiple seasons of working ranch, outfit, or guide experience, not just “I grew up around horses.” You report to the Barn Boss. You’re a complete horseperson who thinks about the horse, the guest, and the trail all at once. The horses trust you. The guests never see the seams.

Sundance Trail Ranch is a small guest ranch at 8,000 ft in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado — 35 working horses, 24 guests max, Roosevelt National Forest at the gate. You’ll ride out front with calm and confidence, match horses to riders, read terrain, tell the story of the land (not just point at it), and back the Barn Boss in keeping the barn running.

The deal: $15.16/hr + tips. On-ranch dormitory housing, laundry, and three meals a day — all at no charge (per IRC §119, almost every dollar you earn is yours to keep). Full access to ranch activities on your days off — riding, hiking, jacuzzi, disc golf, shooting range.

Two options: year-round, or seasonal starting ASAP through end September (potentially October). Start ASAP either way.

Real talk: you’ll shovel manure, wash dishes, and fix fences — with a smile, because that’s who you are. Western dress in guest areas. Tobacco-free, drug-free, random screening, no exceptions. First Aid & CPR, background checks, and Mandatory Reporter training are required.