This isn’t a job ad. It’s a calling.

Sundance Trail Ranch is a small guest ranch at 8,000 ft in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado — 138 acres of our own, 800,000+ acres of Roosevelt National Forest at the gate, 35 working horses, 24 guests max. Every person on this team matters. Nobody here is “just” anything.

We’re hiring three wrangler levels for Summer 2026:

• Kids Wrangler — the one who turns a nervous 9-year-old into a beaming little cowboy by Friday. Arena lessons, kids’ trail rides, campfire cookouts, tipi night on Tuesdays.
• Trail Wrangler — the backbone of the string. You lead guest rides through the national forest, match horses to riders, and keep everyone safe while making it feel effortless.
• Senior Wrangler / 2IC — the well-rounded horseperson who can step in as backup Barn Boss. Herd health, feed schedules, string management. Paid above base, depending on experience.

The deal: $15.16/hr + tips. On-ranch housing, laundry, and three meals a day — all at no charge. Because your overhead is close to zero, your real total compensation works out to over $24.90/hr before tips. ~40 hrs/week, 5 days on / 2 off, OT pre-arranged at 1.5x. Season runs May–October 2026, with one year-round position open. Full access to ranch activities on your days off — riding, hiking, jacuzzi, disc golf, shooting range.

Real talk: you’ll shovel manure, wash dishes, and fix fences. You’ll wear western — boots, hat, no baseball caps in guest areas. Tobacco-free, drug-free, no exceptions. Current First Aid & CPR required (or obtained before start), plus background checks and Mandatory Reporter training.

Read the full role and apply here: https://gamma.app/docs/Summer-Wranglers-Sundance-Trail-Ranch-kyyluztpn4gbjwy

Or send your resume, three references, and a short note on why this role, why now, why a ranch to jade@sundancetrail.com. We hire character and train skill — but we fill fast.