BRIAN CHINN
Satin, TX,United States
Summary
Proven ability to excel in collaborative and independent work environments, delivering consistent high-quality results. Strong organizational skills combined with a dedicated work ethic ensure efficient task completion. Experienced in adapting to diverse settings while maintaining performance standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Wrangler
Moon River Ranch
Satin, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Managed daily care and feeding of horses at Moon River Ranch.
- Maintained clean and safe stables to ensure horse welfare.
- Evaluated horse behavior and health to identify potential issues.
- Collaborated with veterinarians for routine check-ups and vaccinations.
- Maintained and cleaned tack and stables.
- Monitored feed and hay supplies regularly.
- Accompanied groups on guided trail rides through designated areas.
- Instructed riders on proper riding techniques.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
Lead Packer
Eagle Nest Outfitters
Meeker, United States
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervise 3 packers
- Care and feed of stock
- Schedule horses and mules to be used
- Catch horses and mules
- Saddle stock
- Set up and tear down of camps
- Camp Jack duties
- Pack gear using sawbuck saddles and soft panniers
- Lead guests on horseback to camps
- Pack out big game
Wrangler/Packer
Circle K Ranch
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Catch and saddle horses
- Load horses in trailer and drive to trails
- Pack out big game
- General ranch chores
- Pack in hunters and camps
Packer
AJ Brink Outfitters
Dolres, United States
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Care and feed of stock
- Pack in drop camps
- Pack in Hunters to camps
- Pack out big game
- Saddle horses
- Assists guests on and off horses
- Set and tear down of camps
- Lead Rides
- This was my first packing experience. I was taught by Jim Brink who had been packing for over 50 years.
Wrangler/Packer
Red Feather Guide and Outfitters
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Horse care and feed
- Saddle and prep horses for guests
- Given instruction on riding
- Drive horses to trail head
- Lead trail rides
- Pack and set up camps
- Pack in drop camps
- Clear trails
- Care of equipment
- Pack out game
Corral Foreman/Wrangler
Grand Teton Lodge Company
Moran, United States
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Care and feed of 15 riding horses
- Instruct guests on riding technique
- Lead Guests up to 6 guests on trail ride
- Schedule Wranglers and horses to be used
- Supervise 3 Wranglers
- Order feed and grain
- Care of corrals and buildings
- Entire season of 2016 injury and accident free for all guests, wranglers and myself.
- Received 100% positive guest review in month of July and 98% positive reviews for August.
- Was corral foreman when the Berry Creek Fire was threatening the ranch.
- Implemented and executed evacuation plan of wranglers and stock ensuring we all got clear of danger with no injuries.
Education
Diploma -
Newberg High
Newberg, Oregon06-1994
Skills
- Riding Instruction
- Animal handling
- Livestock care
- Saddle adjustment
- Ranch operations
- Trailer towing
- Manual driving
- Camp management
- Camp setup
- Supervisory experience
- Mechanical skills
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Safety award winner
- Guest relations
- Guitar performance
- Vocal performance
- Sawbuck packing
Timeline
Horse Wrangler
Moon River Ranch
02.2026 - Current
Lead Packer
Eagle Nest Outfitters
05.2019 - 11.2019
Wrangler/Packer
Circle K Ranch
10.2018 - 11.2018
Wrangler/Packer
Red Feather Guide and Outfitters
05.2017 - 11.2017
Packer
AJ Brink Outfitters
09.2016 - 11.2018
Corral Foreman/Wrangler
Grand Teton Lodge Company
05.2016 - 09.2016
Diploma -
Newberg High