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Ranch Jobs: Wanted - Seasonal Cowboy - Colorado #198439 [ask seller a question] [report to admin] Posted by: Meeker123 [see other ads by this poster] City: Meeker [see other ads in this city] State: Colorado [see other ads in this state] Job Title: Seasonal Cowboy Employer: 4M Ranch Salary: $2,500 Room & Board: Yes Phone #: (970)665-8744 click to view fullsize image Description: The 4M Ranch runs on a 130,000 acre land base spread over private, BLM allotments and Forest Service permits. The majority of the ranch is located between Meeker and Rangely Colorado. We are predominantly a cow calf operation and run a small number of yearlings as well. We perform 99% of our cow work horse back and take pride in stockmanship and horsemanship that best suits the livestock we care for. We strive always to maintain and improve the health of our grass and soil through managed grazing. The ranch is comprised of desert and mountain country ranging from 5,500 feet on the White River to 10,000 feet in the Flat Top Mountains. The position will start July 1st, or sooner based on your availability, and will terminate November 30th. This is a full-time, seasonal position. At the termination of the seasonal position, there may be an opportunity to remain on through the winter, based on performance and ranch needs. You will provide care for a portion of the cowherd on the two forest service permits under the supervision of the Ranch Manager, with responsibility for executing the established grazing plan. You will have pasture for up to 7 outside horses. The ranch can provide horses as needed. The following lists duties, requirements and expectations that will outline the position: Responsibilities ● Maximize and improve weaning and calving rates by doctoring, branding, calving, and stress-free handling of livestock ● Distribute salt and other mineral and protein supplements ● Assist in grazing planning according to observation of feed quality and quantity, water availability and the presence of predators and poisonous plants ● Hauling animals with a pickup and trailer ● Load cows and calves on semi-trucks in the spring and fall ● Track and gather cattle in rough country ● Keep counts on cow and calf numbers ● Be respectful and timely when interacting with government agencies as requested and the public ● Assist with fence repair and maintenance of livestock related infrastructure ● Regularly maintain assigned pickup and trailer Ranch Maintenance ● There will be some responsibility for caretaking of the Forest Service cabin as well as housing on the home ranch in the late fall Requirements ● At least three years of relevant experience ● Ability to work alone or with a crew and live in a remote setting ● Ability to work long hours and in inclement weather ● Knowledge of basic stock handling and ability to rope and doctor cattle outside on pasture or range ● Ability to shoe the horses in your string ● Stock dogs are an asset on this ranch and a dog, or dogs, with sufficient recall will be allowed Housing ● Housing will be on the home ranch in the Spring and late Fall ● Summer housing will consist of a two bedroom cabin in the Flat Top Mountains. The cabin has no electricity or running water besides the sink in the kitchen. Lights, heat and range run off of propane. Compensation ● Salary starts at $2,500 per month, paid every two weeks. Any increase will be based on experience. If you are able to furnish all seven horses required to ride the permits, then a salary increase can be negotiated. ● Housing and utilities except for internet ● Pasture and feed, shoes and nails, basic self administered veterinary supplies for horses. The use of a veterinarian for personal/outside horse care is not covered by the ranch. ● 1-2 days off per week depending on time of year ● Ranch raised beef Please contact Deirdre Macnab via phone call at (970)665-8744 or email deirdremacnab@gmail.com Four M Ranch | 37669 State Highway 64, Meeker, CO 81641 Posted 06-13-25 1859 visitors have viewed this ad

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