A professional who performs combination of the following services for patrons of dude ranch to enhance guests' enjoyment. Respnsibilities include:

• Saddles and unsaddles horses, adjusting equipment to accommodate each guest.
• Assists guests in mounting and dismounting.
• Plans itinerary of trips, taking into consideration wishes and preferences of guests, knowledge of terrain, and location of suitable campsites.
• Packs horses with supplies and provisions for extended or overnight trips.
• Drives or leads pack horses.
• Pitches camp, prepares fire, and participates in cooking for camping parties.
• Advises guests concerning suitable hunting and fishing sites and applicable conservation and wildlife laws.
• Entertains guests by singing, telling stories, or playing guitar or other instrument.
• Escorts female guests to dances and other social functions.
• May participate in rodeos provided by ranch management for entertainment of guests.
• May repair saddles.