Also called: Ranch Hand, Trail Guide
Cares for horses and leads guests on trail rides at guest ranches.
You saddle 30 horses before breakfast, match guests to the right horse, and lead rides through mountain meadows. Evenings can mean campfires and square dancing. You live on the ranch for the season.
Room and board usually included.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Horsemanship skills; no degree required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Caring for horses and leading trail rides is hands-on ranch work.
Classes: Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE), Physical education, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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