OVERVIEW
Driven horsewoman thriving in fast-paced, competitive work environments, and a creative team player who draws energy from diverse, passionate people. 17 years of riding experience with extensive hunter-jumper, equitation, and dressage training. Wide skill set including barn management, first aid, and natural horsemanship techniques. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sequential Art, Savannah College of Art and Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Barn Manager, Fox View Farm, Lewisburg, PA [Nov. 2015 - March 2016]
- Schooled show and lesson horses and helped train young prospects from the ground up
- Managed all aspects of horse care, including feeding, grooming, turnout, exercise, and administering medications and first aid
- Coordinated with colleagues and clients to assure their horses' best care
- Helped manage the farm's website and sales listings
Working Student, Don Stewart Stables, Ocala, FL [Nov. 2010 - Sept. 2011]
- Exercised international-level performance horses 6 days/week in exchange for high-level equitation training
- Accompanied the stable to competitions across the country, qualified for the four major national finals for junior competitors in 2011, and competed at two of them
NOTABLE RESULTS
- Top finishes in equitation, hunter, and jumper classes throughout junior career
- 2010 qualified for USET West, USEF, and New England Medal Finals, and competed at latter two
- 2011 qualified for USET East, USEF, ASPCA Maclay, and WIHS Medal Finals, and competed at latter two, with a top-15 finish at WIHS finals
- 2011 1st place EJ Haun Medal Final
- 2011 qualified for Emerging Athletes Program Nationals, earned the top score on the written exam, and was a member of the winning Nations Cup team
REFERENCES
Donald Stewart, Jr. | email: [email protected] | phone: (352) 861-7057
Melanie Smith Taylor | email: [email protected]