Lauren O'Toole joined the team at Ranchlands back in 2021 when she was hired to work as a Wrangler at the Zapata Ranch. Over the past three years, her role at Ranchlands has continued to evolve, and she's currently the Events Coordinator for some of our newest ranch vacation offerings, including stays at the MP Ranch in New Mexico and horse-packing trips at the Paint Rock Ranch in Wyoming. Lauren combines her deep connection to horses with her love of travel and outdoor adventure, making her an indispensable member of the Ranchlands team.

In this conversion, Lauren discusses how she transitioned from a life and career centered around the ocean and marine biology to her current work in the arid mountains and high deserts of the American West. We discuss her love of travel and her experiences everywhere from Southeast Asia to Hawaii, and she also talks about her recent eight-week horse adventure through Patagonia, Argentina.

Connect with Lauren on Instagram and learn more about her Argentina expeditions.

Learn more about pack trips at Ranchlands' Paintrock Canyon Ranch.

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