Wrangler

Spend the summer horseback in the mountains of western South Dakota just 5 miles from Mt Rushmore National Park

Seeking WRANGLERS: We are looking for experienced horsemen with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and good people skills guide trail rides for the summer of 2024. This position is seasonal/full-time. 

• Work directly with owners in the day-to-day operation of this barn. 
• Manage 100 head of horses; their health, attitude, gear, feed, etc.
• Work as a team to maintain a clean, organized barn and workplace.
• Each wrangler spends several hours a day in the saddle guiding trail rides with the remainder of the shift spent dealing with the usual horse-related duties from feeding, grooming, equine first aid, as well as instructing trail riders.
• Wranglers work 40 to 50 hours a week and are provided housing with a base pay of $11.20 per hour plus tips received directly from your riders. Tips typically average your pay to ~$14-$21 per hour.
• Wrangle our herd to and from pasture each day. This is a very fun and enjoyable part of the job. Horses are turned out every night on 50+ acres. 
• Wranglers will receive all necessary training at the beginning of the season. 

Applicants must be confident horsemen, good leaders, hard workers, and fun-loving

Palmer Gulch Stables has a rich history in the Black Hills. Our outfit has been operating successfully under the same owners for 20+ years, maintaining consistent, positive feedback from our guests regarding our authenticity, character, and condition of our horses. We highly recommend you check us out TripAdvisor. Our rides are pre-booked and sold out on a daily basis.

This area is full of things to do and see in your off time- monuments, lakes, fabulous hiking trails and more, all within a few miles of the property. 

Staff bunkhouses are provided, including a full kitchen which is shared by the wranglers.

No Pets