Now offering overnights and cookouts
Yellowstone's only female-owned horseback operator
The Crew
Miss Heather Jones – Operations & Guest Support
God answered a prayer when Heather joined Yellowstone Roughriders. Heather brings wisdom and a steady hand to the team. She is the voice of reason and the one you will probably talk to when making reservations. She is a retired school teacher from Georgia, who raised 4 amazing sons. And whether it's answering the phone or providing support to our guests, you can always count on her.
2026
Risa
Bailee
Bailee
We are proud to say Risa has been with Yellowstone Roughriders the longest of all our wranglers. She came from New England and has been guiding people and horses in Yellowstone National Park since 2017. She has been a Roughrider since 2020. Her calm spirit and bright awareness have kept both riders and horses safe and secure.
"I love the sense of humility and perspective that I get from living and working in this vast wilderness. I am so lucky!"
Bailee
Bailee
Bailee
Bailee came from Kauai and has been riding horses since she was 8 years old. She grew up understanding the importance of nature and wildlife in the tropics. Then transferred that love and understanding to the wilds of Yellowstone National Park. She is a traveler in her spare time. Her goal in life is to ride a horse in every country she visits.
Jimmy
Bailee
Jimmy
Jimmy is our native New Yorker. He has been working western hospitality in Montana for the past 10 years. He is known for deep poetic thought and telling stories of the heritage that makes Montana a place of wonder. Get him talking, you won't be disappointed.
Logan
Ginny Lou
Jimmy
Logan, our Georgia Boy, joined the Roughrider team in 2020 without any horse experience, but great on the phone and computer. Now he can do it all. One of his favorite activities has become exploring the backcountry of Yellowstone on horseback.
"'Anytime I am fortunate enough to lay eyes on Yellowstone wildlife from the back of a horse, it's a good day."
Kimberly
Ginny Lou
Ginny Lou
Kimberly traveled west from Ohio in 2012. Known as the "momma bear" of Yellowstone Roughriders, Kim may be the oldest Roughrider but she can do it all and do it well. She is not sure which she loves more: horses or people.
"If everything went as planned, what stories would Lewis and Clark have to tell. The adventure begins when the plans end. So enjoy the ride."
Ginny Lou
Ginny Lou
Ginny Lou
Ginny Lou is new to YR and horses but is no stranger to the outdoors. She loves to backpack, bike, swim, and sit outside with a good book. Trained in classical piano, she brings her love for music, adventure, and the outdoors to this idyllic setting.
Mandy
Maggie
Maggie
Mandy is a first-time wrangler from Fairbanks, Alaska. She's often seen exploring the wilderness on her trusted Welsh pony, and when she’s not in the saddle, she enjoys biking and skiing. Her passion for wildlife has made Yellowstone a favorite destination, where she is continually inspired by the park’s sweeping vistas and incredible animals.
Maggie
Maggie
Maggie
A horseback rider all her life, Maggie has worked for multiple outfitters in national parks, and spent four years working on movie sets as a horse wrangler and stunt double. She is also a professional travel + outdoors writer, avid mountain biker, scuba diver, thru-hiker, and trail runner. When she isn't doing any of the above, she's probably traveling abroad in some remote destination.
Adam
Maggie
Adam
Adam, an Illinois native, has been working in Yellowstone National Park since 1995. He is a former wrangler and winter guide. Whether on foot or the back of a horse, he still enjoys venturing into the wilderness of Yellowstone and sharing its magic with those that have the curiosity to explore.
Jess
Steven
Adam
Jess early years were spent in Ohio riding and training horses. She then entered equine management in both England and Alberta. Upon returning home in 2012, she shifted her focus to shelter work and veterinary care, pursuing a veterinarian assistant career. Then in 2026 decided to come to Montana and offer her skills to us. She is known for determination, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to animal care.
"My experience in shelter work has shaped my approach. I advocate for every animal and find meaning in helping animals feel safe and supported by being empathetic."
Steven
Steven
Steven
One of our volunteers, Steven is a musician first, horse guy second so don't hesitate to ask him for a song. He is the cowboy singer at the cookouts held at the Roosevelt Corral in Yellowstone National Park, and has been since 2018. In his spare time, he's either riding with us, or pursuing his obsession of climbing as many mountains as possible.
Stacey
Steven
Steven
Stacey is one of our priceless volunteers. It is amazing what gets done when they are around. When Stacey is not volunteering with Yellowstone Roughriders, they are working for the park service at Canyon Village. And when they are not doing either of those two things, you can usually find them at their happy place, enjoying food at the Murray Bar & Grill in Livingston, MT.