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Van Norman & Friends Production Horse Sale


Seeking Ranch Job: Seasoned Ranch Couple Seeking Ranch Caretaker Position #199728
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Posted by: TiedTo406 [see other ads by this poster]
City: Dillon [see other ads in this city]
State: Montana [see other ads in this state]
Phone#: 406-306-3746
Description:
Experienced, dependable, and ready to steward your land with integrity

We are a hardworking husband-wife team seeking a live-in caretaker position on a privately owned ranch in Southwest Montana. With extensive hands-on experience in ranch operations, guest services, animal care, and property maintenance, we’re equipped to manage your ranch as if it were our own.



His Background – Decades of Ranch & Outdoor Leadership:

• Onsite Manager for Remote Ranch Owners – Oversaw daily operations of a full-service ranch property, including guest homes, shooting preserve, and livestock facilities.

• Outfitter & Guide – Led guided fly fishing, duck, pheasant, and deer hunts, as well as daily trail rides for large groups. Educated guests on horse handling and supervised cattle drives.

• Horseman & Trainer – Experienced in riding, breaking, and training green horses, including prepping them for professional cutting horse competition and use in guest programs.

• Livestock & Ranch Work – Assisted in calving 300+ cows during harsh winters, hayed cattle, drove teams of draft horses, and performed all types of mechanical and fencing work.

• Wilderness Wrangler/Camp Jack – Packed gear and game in and out of remote camps several different wilderness areas. Set up and broke down camps, grazed and fed stock, and handled meat pack-outs for hunters.

• Administrative Duties – Managed purchasing of supplies, coordinated ranch trips, guest schedules, and logistics for visiting owners.



Her Strengths – Ranch Support, Guest & Family Services:

• Cabin & Lodge Care – Skilled in deep cleaning, organizing, and maintaining cabins and outbuildings.

• Cooking & Baking – Capable in preparing home-cooked meals and baked goods for family or guest enjoyment.

• Childcare – Nurturing and attentive with experience in supervising and engaging with children of various ages.

• Supplemental Remote Work – Maintains flexible online work that provides steady additional income while supporting ranch responsibilities.

• Gardening & Landscaping – Maintains beautiful lawns, vegetable gardens, and flowerbeds.

• Animal Care – Confident and compassionate with horses, dogs, and livestock; experienced in feeding, grooming, and monitoring health.

• Guest Experience – Warm, detail-oriented, and welcoming—capable of assisting with hospitality and guest coordination when needed.



Together We Offer:

• Maintenance of tractors, ATVs, and all ranch machinery

• Cabin upkeep, supply stocking, and hospitality prep

• Trail and fence maintenance

• Horse care and herd management

• Security and grounds stewardship

• Clear communication and full-time on-site presence



What We’re Looking For:

• A live-in caretaker opportunity with housing included, open to part-time or full-time roles

• A property that values long-term commitment, self-sufficiency, and a team-oriented approach

• Currently living in Southwest Montana and seeking opportunities close to home



References and full resume available upon request.

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