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ASSISTANT HORSE TRAINER
Summary

Dedicated Horse Trainer with 15 years of experience in three day event training. Focused to long-term habit breaking and knowledgeable about client communication and basic veterinary work. Adept at equipment fitting and maintenance.

Skills
  • Round-pen work
  • English style riding
  • Dressage training
  • Jump training
  • Cross country training
  • People skills
  • Time management
  • Equipment fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Problem resolution
  • Analytical
  • Troubleshooting
  • Coordination
  • Training & Development
  • Grooming
  • Hoof care
  • Teamwork
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Lifting and carrying 50 pounds
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Detailed instruction
  • Testing efficiencies
  • Curriculum planning and implementation
  • Learning skills development
  • Student engagement
  • Work ethic
  • Flexible
Experience
Assistant Horse Trainer|Company Name - City, State|03/2019 - Current
  • Reported to trainer on horse's progress and performance and discussed each horse's fitness or training concerns.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
  • Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills with any age.
  • Scheduled training for riders on specific horses.
  • Advised owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
  • Protected animal health and wellbeing by keeping all areas clean, organized and free of hazards.
  • Monitored and documented animal health, diet and behaviors to identify and address trends.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness and unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
  • Trained horses and equines for riding and showing.
  • Accustomed each animal to feel of equipment by introducing devices and steadily increasing use.
  • Evaluated animals for trainability to discuss training techniques.
  • Evaluated animals and discussed suitability with owners based on factors such as temperament and age.
  • Taught riders how to direct and manage horses.
  • Communicated with clients and handled their concerns professionally.
  • Scheduled lessons and kept track of payments for bookkeeping.
Working Student|Company Name - City, State|05/2016 - 09/2018
  • Administered treatments to sick or injured horses and consulted veterinarians to handle more complex concerns.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of horses under care with safe and nutritious meals.
  • Observed horses and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each horse.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Met with horse owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services.
  • Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
  • Attended to sick or injured horses by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of horse's condition.
  • Provided direct care for horse patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Identified horse health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
  • Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
  • Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
  • Cared for and groomed 30 horses each day.
  • Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
  • Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Groomed horses before competitions.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Transported horses to and from places including across the continental United States in a horse trailer that weighed 25,000lbs with a full load.
Working Student|Company Name - City, State|04/2014 - 07/2014
  • Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
  • Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
  • Cared for and groomed 20 horses each day.
  • Rendered aid to injured and sick horses and notified supervisors of additional care requirements.
  • Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
  • Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
  • Cared for horses and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Worked with the owner to determine ranch needs.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Worked with owners and trainers to break horse habits.
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to the supervisor.
  • Groomed horses before competitions.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Followed exercise training programs laid out by horse trainer and walked, galloped and trotted horses regularly.
  • Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills with any age.
  • Reported to trainer on horse's progress and performance and discussed each horse's fitness or training concerns.
Part-Time Working Student|Company Name - City, State|01/2013 - 12/2013
  • Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
  • Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
  • Cared for 15 horses each day.
  • Rendered aid to injured and sick horses and notified supervisors of additional care requirements.
  • Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
  • Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
  • Cared for horses and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to the supervisor.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
Education and Training
California Coast University|City, State|12/2017Business
South Puget Sound Community College|City, State|12/2013Associate of Arts
Yelm High School 12|City, State|06/2013High School Diploma
United States Pony Club|02/2008H-B Pony Club Rating
RMSAAM|City|10/2018Therapeutic And Sports Massage
Certifications
  • H-B Pony Club Rating [2013]
  • Certified Equine Therapeutic Massage [2018]
  • Certified Equine Sports Massage [2018]
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • California Coast University
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Yelm High School 12
  • United States Pony Club
  • RMSAAM

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant Horse Trainer
  • Working Student
  • Part-Time Working Student

Degrees

  • Business
    Associate of Arts
    High School Diploma
    H-B Pony Club Rating
    Therapeutic And Sports Massage

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