Work with horses in the North Dakota Badlands as a Wrangler!

Summary/Objective 

As a member of the Medora Stables Crew, a Wrangler will report to the Medora Riding Stables Manager. A Wrangler will have a primary day-to-day responsibility to conduct guided trail rides through the Badlands, ride in the Medora Musical, and clean stables.

 
Duties/Responsibilities

• Guide trail rides and inform guests of their surroundings; provide interpretive information about the Badlands and Medora; also provide information regarding all aspects of TRMF, upselling offerings in all departments/venues.

• Check equipment each day before saddling; report any defective equipment to Stables Manager.

• Learn the horses’ names, ID, personalities, and dispositions. 

• Saddle and unsaddle horses for guided trail rides 

• Clean and maintain the horses’ pens and their water tank to ensure health. 

• Feed and care for the horses. 

• Put horses up according to procedures, properly store saddles/tack and feed is properly maintained, put away and stored and that all buildings and gates are secure at the end of the day.

• Always be aware of the string on the trail, pay close attention to riders, keep string together, keep rider safety at the forefront at all times.

• Pay attention to trail conditions, pending weather conditions, trail hazards, other trail users that may pose a danger to the horses and/or riders.

• Adhere to all safety policies while performing tasks.

• Take reservations for trail rides and for individuals who want to register boarding horses. 

• Greet and direct guests as they visit the Medora Riding Stable for trail rides. 

• Handle all guest requests, observations, and complaints in a timely and effective manner, achieving guest satisfaction.

• Maintain the cash drawer at the Medora Riding Stables. 

• Participate in workplace safety training sessions. 

• Ride in the Medora Musical and other special events in Medora such as the Fourth of July Parade. 

• May assist with the training and socializing of new horses before they go on the trails prior to the season

• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Requirements

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal communication skills with ability to give instructions to riders and provide interpretive information about the Badlands and Medora.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Great customer service skills.

• Strong time management skills.

• Able to work well in a team.

• Positive attitude.

Required Education and Experience

• At least one year of experience handling horses and proven equestrian skills.

• Strong familiarity with horses; including grooming, tacking, riding, and animal behavior.

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain

• Valid driver’s licenses with good driving record preferred.

• Work experience to make decisions that will keep our guests and horses safe.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional trail riding environment. This role continuously requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wind. Also continuously works with others and horses. Occasionally works around chemicals, sharp objects/tools, grease, oil, and mud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, balance, talk, hear, walk, push or pull and reach with hands and arms, lift/carry up to 50 pounds and the visual acuity to determine safety of workplace and surroundings for themselves and guests. Must be able to see details and use visual acuity in operating of the equipment and while riding horses. 

• Walking on trails, up and down hills, for long distances.

• Physically fit to mount the horse from the ground (not a mounting block).

• Able to ride at least six hours or more hours per day.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time seasonal position. Days and hours of work are varied based on needs of the guests

Our Location: 

TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota. It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound. Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind. 

Why Apply? 

Has experience with caring for and riding horses and has an interest for sharing that experience with guests. You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world.  Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work  Affordable company provided housing on-site Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room  Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs.  Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more!  

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