Abigail George
North Canton
Summary
Dedicated equine enthusiast with extensive experience in barn management and hands-on horse care. Hardworking drive with strong organizational skills and effective communication.
Committed to horse wellbeing, with a keen eye for detail and a diverse background across various equine disciplines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Show Crew
Chagrin Valley Farms
Chagrin Falls
10.2024 - Current
- Managed in-gate operations at arena, ensuring smooth communication of event status
- Building hunter & jumper courses for the horse shows
- Assisted jump crew during horse shows, facilitating timely and effective course setups
Equestrian Trail Guide
P3 Lake Louisa
Clermont
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Led guided rides for groups of varying sizes along designated trails in a safe manner.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during trail rides and interactions.
- Provided instruction on riding techniques and horse handling to participants.
- Engaged with guests, answering questions about horses and trail experiences.
- Monitored rider skill levels to tailor experiences for various abilities.
- Coordinated logistics for trail rides, including route planning and timing.
- Provided instructions and safety tips to riders before each trail ride.
- Cleaned stables, tack rooms, arenas and other areas as needed.
- Monitored the behavior of horses and riders during rides to ensure safety.
- Conducted assessments of horses' health and welfare, including hoof care, grooming, tacking up, feeding, and exercising.
- Assisted with horse training activities such as groundwork exercises and riding lessons.
- Maintained records of trail rides including number of riders, duration, route taken and any incidents or accidents that occurred.
Horse Show Crew
Horse Shows In The Park
Weirsdale
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed in-gate operations at arena, ensuring smooth communication of event status
- Building hunter & jumper courses for the horse shows
- Assisted jump crew during horse shows, facilitating timely and effective course setups
Barn Hand
Double S Equestrian
Clermont
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and paddocks to ensure animal health and safety.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Monitored horse behavior and reported any health issues to the barn owner.
- Operated farm equipment for maintaining grounds and managing hay storage.
- Ensured proper inventory of feed, bedding, and supplies through regular checks.
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout time.
Barn Hand/Horse Groom/ Training
Kelsey Donahoe
Ocala
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed daily feeding schedules for horses and ensured proper nutrition.
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, and turnout.
- Provided daily exercise for the horses including riding, lunging, and hand walking.
- Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing.
- Trained new staff on proper equine handling and barn safety protocols.
- Assisted in training sessions by either riding or teaching lessons.
- Prepared horses for riding by grooming and tacking up.
- Cleaned tack after each use ensuring it was in good working order.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs.
- Assisted in horse transportation between shows and events when required.
- Attended competitions and shows as both a groom and rider.
- Monitored animal health and reported any signs of illness to the owner.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of barns and pastures.
Barn Hand
Crossrails Riding Academy
Clermont
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed daily feeding and care for horses in a busy equestrian facility.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and paddocks to ensure animal health and safety.
- Monitored horse behavior and reported any health issues to the barn owner.
- Ensured proper inventory of feed, bedding, and supplies through regular checks.
Education
Homeschooled
Clermont, FloridaSkills
- Barn maintenance
- Schedule management
- Grooming
- Show assistance
- Horse training & exercising
- Teaching lessons
- Course building
- Trail ride coordination
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Detail orientation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Horse Show Crew
Chagrin Valley Farms
10.2024 - Current
Equestrian Trail Guide
P3 Lake Louisa
10.2023 - 05.2024
Barn Hand
Double S Equestrian
06.2022 - 10.2022
Horse Show Crew
Horse Shows In The Park
10.2021 - 05.2024
Barn Hand/Horse Groom/ Training
Kelsey Donahoe
08.2019 - 04.2021
Barn Hand
Crossrails Riding Academy
05.2017 - 05.2018
Homeschooled