Sleigh Ride Teamster & Horse Care Specialist

Auric Road LMR Management LLC; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Mountain Ranch is seeking a Sleigh Ride Teamster in Big Sky, MT. You will safely drive draft horse teams on our signature winter sleigh experiences and care for the horses, equipment, and setting. You will engage guests with Ranch history and ensure a welcoming, safe ride.

Join a close‑knit team that values guest experiences, animal welfare, and collaboration across departments. Evening/weekend shifts and winter availability are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of horse handling experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Strong horsemanship and the ability to safely work around large animals.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of guests throughout each shift.
• Ability to safely navigate uneven, icy, and snow‑covered terrain.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and throughout the winter season.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate horse‑drawn sleighs and transport guests along winter trails.
• Welcome guests and assist with boarding/exiting sleighs for a safe, enjoyable ride.
• Share information about the Ranch, draft horses, and local history with guest groups.
• Feed, groom, monitor, and care for the health and well‑being of draft horses.
• Harness, hitch, unhitch, and prepare horses and sleighs; keep equipment clean and ready.
• Monitor horse health during shifts and provide basic equine first aid when needed.
• Support Sleigh Ride Dinner by helping with dining room setup, service support, and cleanup.
• Prepare sleighs between rides by clearing snow and arranging blankets for presentation.
• Collaborate with Horse Program, Culinary, and F&B teams to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Follow Ranch safety standards, procedures, and animal welfare practices at all times.
• Support other departments and Ranch operations as needed within a small hospitality team.

Skills

Horsemanship

Guest service

Public speaking

Safety awareness

Seasonal work availability

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Lone Mountain Ranch is seeking a Sleigh Ride Teamster in Big Sky, MT. You will safely drive draft horse teams on our signature winter sleigh experiences and care for the horses, equipment, and setting. You will engage guests with Ranch history and ensure a welcoming, safe ride.

Join a close‑knit team that values guest experiences, animal welfare, and collaboration across departments. Evening/weekend shifts and winter availability are required.