UXU Ranch – Now Hiring Wranglers for the 2026 Season!

Work, ride, and thrive in the heart of Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest — just 17 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park.
You should be here.

We’re looking for hardworking, horse-savvy, guest-friendly EXPERIENCED Wranglers who take pride in their work, support their team, and help create unforgettable guest experiences. If you love long days outdoors, care deeply for horses, and thrive in a close-knit ranch community, we’d love to talk with you.

Season: June 1st – September 15 (+/-)
Compensation: Salary based on experience + tips
Includes: Room & board
Other Perks: Clothing discount, rodeo passes, whitewater rafting, fishing discounts
Requirements: Valid driver’s license
Bonus Skills: Roping, bartending
Restrictions: No pets, no smoking

What You’ll Do

🐎 Horse Care & Herd Management

• Feed, water, groom, and monitor horse health

• Condition and train horses for guest riding

• Help wrangle horses in and out of pasture

🔧 Barn, Tack & Ranch Maintenance

• Maintain tack, saddles, and gear

• Keep corrals, barns, horse areas and stalls clean and organized

• Assist with trail upkeep, fence repair, hay & manure handling and disposal

• Support airport pickups and guest transportation

• Assist with ranch activities and guiding

🤠 Guest Services & Instruction

• Lead safe, enjoyable trail rides for all experience levels

• Provide riding safety instruction and horsemanship guidance

• Assist with mounting, tack adjustments, and safety briefings

• Share your knowledge of the area, horses, wildlife, and ranch life

• Guiding involvement with BB Gun Range, fishing, roping, nightly fireside activities.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children’s & Specialty Activities

• Help with age-appropriate kids’ activities

• Support ranch programs including, storytelling, roping demonstrations

• Bonus: If you can 2-step or country swing, even better!

🏕 Hospitality & General Ranch Support

• Welcome guests and foster a friendly, inclusive ranch community

• Pitch in with ranch events, activities, and occasional kitchen or guest-services support

• Uphold ranch safety standards (CPR/First Aid a plus)

• Assist positively and effectively during emergencies

Who We’re Looking For

• Confident EXPERIENCED  riders with strong horsemanship skills

• Positive, team-oriented individuals

• Hard workers who take initiative and pride in a job well done

• Friendly, patient communicators who enjoy working with guests of all ages

• Wranglers who are DRA-certified — or willing to be certified upon arrival

• Individuals who represent UXU respectfully and professionally on and off the ranch

• Curious about our culture? We can connect you with returning wranglers from last season!