Horse & Llama Guide

Adventure Guide – Horses & Llamas

Wilderness Ridge Adventures — Torrey, Utah

Every guest who walks through our gate has a different story — and as an Adventure Guide at Wilderness Ridge Adventures, you help write the best chapter of their trip. Whether you're leading a horseback ride through red rock canyons or trekking the backcountry with a string of llamas, your job is to keep guests safe, make them feel welcome, and share the magic of this place with everyone you meet.

This role is for someone who loves animals, thrives outdoors, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people of all ages and skill levels. You'll be held to high standards, stay active, work hard, have fun, and feel proud of the season you spend with us.

While we hire guides to focus on either the horse or llama side of our operation, we are highly interested in individuals who are open to cross‑training and working across both programs as a team.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, referrals, and work ethic. Tips are a significant part of your earnings and are paid directly to you by guests — our guests are generous and tips on the higher end of normal are common.

We have multiple availability windows to fit different schedules:

• Full Season:
  March 1st – November 15th (preferred)
• Summer:
  May 1st – August 1st
• Extended Summer:
  May 1st – August 31st

Year-round positions are also available for the right candidates.

You’ll receive 2 days off per week because we value personal time. Extra hours are almost always available for those who prefer a 6–7 day work week.

• Keeping guests safe — always
• Learning and sharing local flora, fauna, rock formations, and history
• Getting to know guests and understanding their goals for their visit
• Learning guest names and creating genuinely memorable moments
• Answering questions and making everyone feel welcome, from first‑timers to seasoned riders
• Encouraging guests as they learn and step outside their comfort zone

• Loading and unloading riders
• Leading guest trail rides through the mountainous desert
• Learning and teaching our vast trail system
• Taking guests of all skill levels into the arena for riding instruction
• Teaching western horsemanship principles clearly and patiently

• Leading guests on llama hiking adventures through our exclusive trail system
• Teaching guests how to handle, lead, and interact safely with llamas
• Sharing the story and personality of each llama with guests
• Navigating varied terrain with groups of mixed ages and fitness levels
• Ensuring llamas and guests are paired appropriately for a safe, enjoyable experience

• Preparing and serving meals on the trail for 4-hour and overnight trips
• Planning and packing food for backcountry overnight treks
• Following safe food handling practices at all times, both on and off the trail
• Preparing hearty, well‑organized meals in a backcountry setting for both llama and horse trips
• Maintaining clean and organized food prep areas in the field

• Sticking to feeding and watering schedules
• Performing basic veterinary procedures
• Learning every horse's name and personality
• Approaching and haltering horses from pasture and catch pen
• Grooming, picking feet, saddling, and bridling
• Turning horses out and working with varied personalities

• Maintaining feeding and watering schedules
• Haltering, leading, and handling llamas safely
• Grooming and basic health checks
• Learning each llama's name, quirks, and temperament
• Packing and unpacking llama gear for treks
• Supporting the overall health and wellbeing of the herd

• Completing daily checklists
• Picking pens and…