Rusty Spurr Ranch, Wrangler Position
If you’re passionate about horses, love the outdoors, and enjoy sharing authentic Western experiences with guests from around the world, you may be a great fit for our Wrangler team at Rusty Spurr Ranch. We look for individuals who are hardworking, safety-focused, personable, and excited to represent the spirit of Colorado ranch life.
To be considered, please email the following items to jobs@rustyspurr.com:
Cover Letter – Tell us about yourself, why this position appeals to you, and what skills or experience you bring to the role.
Resume – Include relevant work experience, horse-related or otherwise.
A Photo or Two – This helps us put a face to the application.
At Least Three Professional References – More is even better! These do not have to be horse-related, but they must be professional, not personal (we already know your friends think you’re great).
Your Availability for a Phone Interview – Please provide 1–1.5 hour windows.
Your Expected Employment Dates – Let us know when you can start and when you’re available through the season.
Hiring Timeline
We typically conduct interviews January through March, though some years the process may extend into April. If you’d like to check whether positions are still available before sending in all required materials, feel free to reach out by email.
WRANGLER - Position Description
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We are a small company of cowboys and cowgirls that got its start in 2001. We were motivated by the idea of delivering a higher quality, day time horse activity that was still affordable and held closely to the Western ideals of horse/rider interaction. We are still staffed by the same core of people who began this venture, along with a few new additions. Our staff, though small, excels at giving our guests the kind of personal, Western touch that so many outfits have forgotten. While we are always hoping to add new and exciting features to our list of activities, we are most concerned with maintaining a close, personal interaction with each and every guest that joins us here at the Rusty Spurr.
Desired Skills
- Excellent customer service, self-management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail/ability to see tasks to completion in a timely manner
- Familiarity with and desire to learn new methods for equine handling, behavior, care, feeding
- Responsible, trusting and honest behavior
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Initiative and problem solving skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
- Patience
- Strong love for the outdoors and a desire to immerse oneself in it
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with clients
- Positive, fun attitude while maintaining a professional manner
- Desire to work with all types of people (adults and children)
- A working knowledge of or willingness to learn about the Cowboy Lifestyle
- Ability to combine a strong work ethic with a good sense of humor
Major Goal:
A wrangler is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their guests by maintaining healthy horses, a safe riding environment via thorough communication and instruction, and a fun riding environment by appearing relaxed while remaining attentive. Their enthusiasm for and immersion in Western culture, horses and cattle is the key to success for the Rusty Spurr Ranch. They are dedicated to actively promoting and positively representing the Rusty Spurr Ranch and the Cowboy Lifestyle.
Responsibilities and Requirements Include (Not limited to):
- Daily horse care, saddling and tack maintenance
- Greeting guests, taking out rides and participating in cattle drives
- Visiting/mingling with guests when appropriate
- Basic ranch maintenance (minor fence work, grounds keeping, ensuring a tidy appearance)
- Moderate riding skills
- Valid driver’s license and transportation
- Satisfactory background check
- Professional and personal references
- Cellular phone
- Flexible schedule and availability (including Holidays and weekends)
- Must represent Rusty Spurr Ranch in a positive and professional manner
Mission:
We at the Rusty Spurr Ranch are dedicated to ensuring our guests the most fun, authentic and unique Western experience. By putting our hearts and souls into our work, we guarantee a safe, enjoyable ride that will change your idea of what a horseback ride should be.
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We are a small company of cowboys and cowgirls that got its start in 2001. We were motivated by the idea of delivering a higher quality, day time horse activity that was still affordable and held closely to the Western ideals of horse/rider interaction. We are still staffed by the same core of people who began this venture, along with a few new additions. Our staff, though small, excels at giving our guests the kind of personal, Western touch that so many outfits have forgotten. While we are always hoping to add new and exciting features to our list of activities, we are most concerned with maintaining a close, personal interaction with each and every guest that joins us here at the Rusty Spurr.
Desired Skills
- Excellent customer service, self-management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail/ability to see tasks to completion in a timely manner
- Familiarity with and desire to learn new methods for equine handling, behavior, care, feeding
- Responsible, trusting and honest behavior
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Initiative and problem solving skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
- Patience
- Strong love for the outdoors and a desire to immerse oneself in it
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with clients
- Positive, fun attitude while maintaining a professional manner
- Desire to work with all types of people (adults and children)
- A working knowledge of or willingness to learn about the Cowboy Lifestyle
- Ability to combine a strong work ethic with a good sense of humor
Major Goal:
A wrangler is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their guests by maintaining healthy horses, a safe riding environment via thorough communication and instruction, and a fun riding environment by appearing relaxed while remaining attentive. Their enthusiasm for and immersion in Western culture, horses and cattle is the key to success for the Rusty Spurr Ranch. They are dedicated to actively promoting and positively representing the Rusty Spurr Ranch and the Cowboy Lifestyle.
Responsibilities and Requirements Include (Not limited to):
- Daily horse care, saddling and tack maintenance
- Greeting guests, taking out rides and participating in cattle drives
- Visiting/mingling with guests when appropriate
- Basic ranch maintenance (minor fence work, grounds keeping, ensuring a tidy appearance)
- Moderate riding skills
- Valid driver’s license and transportation
- Satisfactory background check
- Professional and personal references
- Cellular phone
- Flexible schedule and availability (including Holidays and weekends)
- Must represent Rusty Spurr Ranch in a positive and professional manner
Mission:
We at the Rusty Spurr Ranch are dedicated to ensuring our guests the most fun, authentic and unique Western experience. By putting our hearts and souls into our work, we guarantee a safe, enjoyable ride that will change your idea of what a horseback ride should be.
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We are a small company of cowboys and cowgirls that got its start in 2001. We were motivated by the idea of delivering a higher quality, day time horse activity that was still affordable and held closely to the Western ideals of horse/rider interaction. We are still staffed by the same core of people who began this venture, along with a few new additions. Our staff, though small, excels at giving our guests the kind of personal, Western touch that so many outfits have forgotten. While we are always hoping to add new and exciting features to our list of activities, we are most concerned with maintaining a close, personal interaction with each and every guest that joins us here at the Rusty Spurr.
Desired Skills
- Excellent customer service, self-management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail/ability to see tasks to completion in a timely manner
- Familiarity with and desire to learn new methods for equine handling, behavior, care, feeding
- Responsible, trusting and honest behavior
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Initiative and problem solving skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
- Patience
- Strong love for the outdoors and a desire to immerse oneself in it
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with clients
- Positive, fun attitude while maintaining a professional manner
- Desire to work with all types of people (adults and children)
- A working knowledge of or willingness to learn about the Cowboy Lifestyle
- Ability to combine a strong work ethic with a good sense of humor
Major Goal:
A wrangler is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their guests by maintaining healthy horses, a safe riding environment via thorough communication and instruction, and a fun riding environment by appearing relaxed while remaining attentive. Their enthusiasm for and immersion in Western culture, horses and cattle is the key to success for the Rusty Spurr Ranch. They are dedicated to actively promoting and positively representing the Rusty Spurr Ranch and the Cowboy Lifestyle.
Responsibilities and Requirements Include (Not limited to):
- Daily horse care, saddling and tack maintenance
- Greeting guests, taking out rides and participating in cattle drives
- Visiting/mingling with guests when appropriate
- Basic ranch maintenance (minor fence work, grounds keeping, ensuring a tidy appearance)
- Moderate riding skills
- Valid driver’s license and transportation
- Satisfactory background check
- Professional and personal references
- Cellular phone
- Flexible schedule and availability (including Holidays and weekends)
- Must represent Rusty Spurr Ranch in a positive and professional manner
Mission:
We at the Rusty Spurr Ranch are dedicated to ensuring our guests the most fun, authentic and unique Western experience. By putting our hearts and souls into our work, we guarantee a safe, enjoyable ride that will change your idea of what a horseback ride should be.
WRANGLER - Dress Code
Daily appearance should be as follows:
- Cowboy hat
- Western-style, collared, button shirts (short sleeves optional, no sleeveless or tank tops)
- Jeans
- Cowboy boots (lacers, pull-ons etc.) with little or no tread
- Sharp pocket knife preferably operable single-handedly
- Chaps, spurs, western-style additions are encouraged but not required
Due to the nature of your job, it is understood that you will have a certain amount of dirt, etc. on your clothing, however you should present yourself with an overall appearance of professionalism which includes a tidy appearance. For male wranglers this includes shaving regularly. Facial hair is acceptable as long as it is kempt and tidy. Large rips, stains, etc. in your clothing is not appropriate. You may dress in whatever fashion you please if you are only doing non-guest related ranch work, however you should be wearing all of the above items any time guests are present.
Examples of unacceptable attire:
- Low-rise pants, baggy pants or pants with large holes
- Tank-tops, t-shirts, mid-rift baring shirts, shirts that cannot be tucked in
- Steel-toed anything, sneakers, work boots, hiking boots etc.
- Ball caps, visors, etc
- Unnaturally dyed hair
- Any piercings for males, anything other than earrings for females
- Exposed tattoos
Additional items that wranglers should have on-hand at all times:
- First aid kit
- Fencing pliers
- Saddle bags
- Radio
- Cell phone
WRANGLER - Required Gear
(in addition to dress code and job description)
- Saddle
- Slicker
- Fencing pliers
- Pocket knife (one-handed opening, lock blade)
- Horse and human First-aid kit (must contain bandaging sufficient for suppressing excessive bleeding)
- Saddle bags
- Hoof pick
- Canteen or water bottle etc.
- Compact binoculars (nothing fancy! Spend no more than $20, these are going in your saddle bags)
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Reach out anytime with questions about the wrangler position or the application process.