Abigail Bourque
Litchfield,CT
Summary
Responsible Equine Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Organized candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Groom
Halcyon Show Stables
07.2021 - Current
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Handled horses from young green stock up to seasoned professionals
- Cleaned stalls, stable and paddocks to ensure property is safe for both riders and horses.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Taught lessons from lunge line beginners up to 2'3 intermediate levels
- Flat horses and schooled ponies for clients
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
Student Assistant
Johnson & Wales Equine Center
09.2017 - 05.2021
- In charge of caring for school horses: feeding, turning in and out, along with cleaning stalls
- Managing younger staff and making sure all staff and horses were in a safe environment
- Lunging and exercising horses
- Rehabbing horses recovering from injury
Waitress
Trinity Pub
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Business Managment And Riding
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2021
Skills
- Basic horse care ie: feeding and giving supplements, leading and lunging, clipping, first aid
- Administered medication orally, intramuscular and intravenous
- Able to work under stressful situations while maintaining a safe environment
- Loading and unloading horses
- Able to communicate with clients and staff in a friendly professional manner
References
Dirk Fogg, Coach of Johnson&Wales IHSA team: (774) 644-7762
Micheal Altschwager: (860) 416-9054
Kelsey Barker: (845) 625-7500
Timeline
Horse Groom
Halcyon Show Stables
07.2021 - Current
Student Assistant
Johnson & Wales Equine Center
09.2017 - 05.2021
Waitress
Trinity Pub
06.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Equine Business Managment And Riding
Johnson & Wales University