Motivated and self-driven individual with experience in all aspects of ranching. Experience starting colts and bringing along ranches using horses. Knowledge of guiding and guest hospitality. Striving for a clean tidy ranch house and barn.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cowboy/Cattle Rancher
Matheson Ranch
Walden
11.2023 - Current
Start all colts, and bring them along to be able to use them and do a job on the ranch.
Calve AI heifers in the spring, and calve and tag all aged cows' calves as they calve on meadows.
Brand and turn out on grass, keep minerals out, and ride health and doctor as necessary.
Hay all meadows that will allow it putting up quality grass 3x4 bales.
Cowboy/Ranch Hand
Silver Spur Operating Co
Walden
02.2022 - 11.2023
I took care of 2,500 yearling cattle in the summer months, along with 500 pairs.
Took care of animal health and nutrition.
Roped and doctored all cattle on horseback.
Cowboy/Ranch Hand
Wagonhound Land & Livestock
Douglas
01.2019 - 02.2022
I took care of a camp in a remote part of the ranch with my wife and oversaw the care of 1,000 pairs in the summer, along with 1,600 yearling replacement heifers.
Springtime would calve 200 A.I. heifers.
Fall was spent at the ranch feedlot, riding pens, and taking care of animal health and 7,000 weaned calves.
When time allowed, I showed my better ranch horses in local cowhorse shows.
Horses were used every day and in every aspect of the ranch, from working cattle to taking care of the owners and guests.
Also guided elk hunters when time permitted in the fall.
Big Game guide
Seven J Outfitters
Sundance
06.2016 - 12.2018
Oversaw operations for two wilderness tent camps in national forests.
Managed logistics for Bighorn Mountains camp and remote site northwest of Dubois, WY.
Utilized horses and mules to optimize pack-in logistics at both locations.
Guided elk hunters
Conducted whitetail hunts in Black Hills during mountain seasons.
Cowboy/Ranch Hand
Dry Well Ranch
Mud Butte
01.2017 - 06.2017
Hired to calve 240 heifers, along with 600 aged cows, branded, and turned out on summer pasture.
Took care of animal health and animal husbandry.
Along with prep for calving, building pipe corrals, and barbed wire fences.
Self Employed
Farrier
Central
01.2012 - 07.2016
Acquired specialized skills through attendance at Farrier School during fall 2011 and winter 2012.
Operated a successful full-time farrier business until early fall 2016.
Developed expertise in hoof care and equine management as a result of formal training.
Established strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals.