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Re: Ranch work this sumer


Jeremy,



I wish I could help more on this. Truth is, If I knew I wouldn't be working security. Fact is, where you are at, I doubt you'd find much. I know of a couple of ranches down here that Might be interested in Summer help, but unfortunately, I Doubt it would be what you're looking for. C-Bow Arrow ranch used to hire teens during the summer but it was mostly mucking out stalls and prepping horses for trail rides.

The Ranch I worked on (Brooky Ranch) was run by my uncle when I worked it so I lucked out there. I worked at C-Bow because My mother was good Friends with the owner. It has changed hands as I understand it.

I have to concur with Lin that many ranchers are looking for experienced hands but that is not to say they wont hire someone younger. It is just that to start, they don't like to have them work in the field so to speak. Also, Oregon law makes it almost impossible for someone your age to work cattle or horses except for clean up work or Bucking Hay. I would definately try to find a Vet or Stable to work for to build experience. Save your money and buy your own tack. This helps.

There are a couple of reasons I can name off the top of my head, the foremost being comfort. Please do not be discouraged. If you work at these "entry Level" positions first, build some experience, then you will do better next year. Trust me, Riding fence for 16 hours can REALLY get tedious and wear a guy out. I won't even get into hearding (Cutting) vaccinations or any of that. I am just saying that alot of ranch work is hazardous and Oregon Law takes a dim view on anyone under 18 doing such work except for family.

On a lighter note, some of my favorite times were working on the ranch for my uncle. I might grumble about checking the fence line or being dragged through a cow pasture by an angry steer (had I been smart I would just have let go of the rope) but I loved it. Best luck to you. I never was one for the traditional summer jobs either. (pondering here) Come to think of it, Nor am I now.

Luck Jeremy...

Steven

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Hey everyone,

I was just wonderin if anybody knew of a working cattle ranch here in Oregon that I could maybe try to get a job at this summer.

Jeremy