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Morgan Cloward

Morgan Cloward

Deer Lodge

Summary

My name is Morgan Cloward and I am a dynamic and experienced ranch management professional with over 5 years of comprehensive career experience in horseback riding, guest ranch operations, and overall ranch oversight. Having grown up surrounded by this industry, and then pursuing it in my own personal career, I have proven expertise in team leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations, and creating a collaborative and common sense work environment. I have a wide knowledge in operating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of ranch vehicles and equipment to maximize efficiency and safety, as well as upkeep in ranch building strucures, irrigation systems, and fencing systems. . Along that same line, I have overseen a wide variety landscape management and maintenance, enhancing functional and aesthestic appeal. I am extremely passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the integrity and sustainability of the ranch environment and it's critical functions. Thank you for considering me as a part of your team!

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Horseback Program and Ranch Operations Manager

Rock Creek Cattle Company
04.2024 - Current
  • Managing and maintaining horseback operations and maintenance on a 30’000 acre private ranch.
  • Maintenance on all ranch vehicles including flatbeds, side by sides, tractors, skid steers, snow plows etc.
  • Managed maintenance and building of various fence systems across extensive land area, including wood, barbed wire, and sectioned e-line fences in main and secondary pastures.
  • Caught, fed, doctored, groomed, tacked and grained horses while ensuring adequate water levels and hay supply.
  • Responsible for all billing and purchasing of tools and ranch equipment.
  • Dragging corrals, arena, sectioning pastures, and mucking stalls, General maintenance and landscaping.
  • Ordering hay, scheduling veterinarian and farrier visits regularly. Handling all clerical and billing at the end of work day
  • Hiring and managing 2-3 person crew to assist with ranch responsibilities.
  • Basic maintenance and repair of gates, panels, water pumps.
  • Dead wood removal with chain saw. Pond and trail maintenance.
  • Conducted yearling calf herding and medical care via horseback and UTVs.
  • Coordinated horseback trail rides to provide a secure and entertaining experience for ranch guests.

Independent Contractor: Driver

AWOF
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Delivered over the road and regionally contracted freight.
  • Serviced, repaired and maintained Hino 26 ft rig to be in good working conditions on the road.
  • Performed pre and post-trip inspections daily and used a Electronic logging device according to state and federal DOT regulation.
  • Scheduled regular pickup and drop-off times with over-the-road and local dispatch.

Company owner: Marko 716-313-3992

Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Wrangler/ Guest Ranch Hand

Grand Teton Lodge Company
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Guest rides, ensuring guest safety on trail. Grooming, tacking, doctoring, feeding horses.
  • Ensured good hay and water supply and general upkeep of ranch tools and equipment.
  • Performed corral and stable upkeep, manure removal, fence repairs and landscaping. Worked bilaterally with Jenny Lake lodge , Colter bay lodge and Spring creek ranch at different intervals .
  • Maintenance and repair on vehicles, stable structures, and ranch equipment.
  • Reason for leaving: Seasonal employment.

Corral Foreman: Logan McDaniel 804-912-0423

Ranch Hand/Hunting Guide/ 2 Horse Team Driver

Spring Creek Ranch and Castagno outfitters
06.2020 - 04.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and repair of fences, barn structures, vehicles, water pumps, and equestrian equipment.
  • Coordinated and operated stagecoach team rides.
  • Saddling, grooming, trailering, doctoring, and tacking of horses for trail rides and cattle operations.
  • Loaded hay efficiently using skid steer.
  • Oversaw scheduling and safety protocols for guest rides.
  • Oversaw inventory management for ranch tools and equipment.
  • Performed fence repairs and conducted elk pack out trips, which included field dressing, camp set up, packing out elk back from camp.

Reason for leaving: Relocation. Better paying opportunity.

Independent Contractor: Delivery Driver

Gulfport Express Transportation
05.2017 - 05.2020

Responsibilities:

  • Operated 26 ft box trucks, flatbeds, cargo trailers, campers, horse trailers, gooseneck, and bumper pull vehicles.
  • Carried out maintenance checks and repairs for International, Freightliner, and flatbed work rigs.
  • Operated an ELD according to federal and state DOT regulation.

Education

High school Diploma - undefined

Eaglecrest Highschool
Centennial, CO

Associates Degree - interdisciplinary studies

El Paso Community College

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Ranch operations and management
  • Customer and guest services

Certification

CPR certified

Timeline

Horseback Program and Ranch Operations Manager

Rock Creek Cattle Company
04.2024 - Current

Independent Contractor: Driver

AWOF
11.2023 - 03.2025

Wrangler/ Guest Ranch Hand

Grand Teton Lodge Company
05.2023 - 10.2023

Ranch Hand/Hunting Guide/ 2 Horse Team Driver

Spring Creek Ranch and Castagno outfitters
06.2020 - 04.2023

Independent Contractor: Delivery Driver

Gulfport Express Transportation
05.2017 - 05.2020

High school Diploma - undefined

Eaglecrest Highschool

Associates Degree - interdisciplinary studies

El Paso Community College