Alexandra Durrschmidt
Loganville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Barn Manager with deep love for animals and dedication to delivering exceptional care. Organized with experience in barn operations, including equine care, inventory management and general cleaning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager
Simplify Stables
Holly Springs, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated activities between farriers, veterinarians, trainers and other professionals involved in providing services to horses at the facility.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tack, fences, gates and other equipment used in the barn.
- Inspected stalls regularly to ensure cleanliness and appropriate bedding material was provided for each horse.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers who provide quality products at competitive prices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Monitored inventory levels of hay, grain, supplements, shavings, and other necessary items needed in the barn.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Ability to administer IV/IM medications
Assistant Barn Manager
Southern Cross Guest Ranch
Madison, GA
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed relationships with customers through outstanding customer service skills.
- Checked trails for hazards prior to each ride ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Cleaned stables, tack rooms, arenas and other areas as needed.
- Led guided rides for groups of varying sizes along designated trails in a safe manner.
- 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 the loading and unloading of horses from trailers for transport purposes.
- Maintained records of trail rides including number of riders, duration, route taken and any incidents or accidents that occurred.
- Assisted with horse training activities such as groundwork exercises and riding lessons.
- Maintained barn records including feed orders, vet visits, and other necessary documents.
- Monitored horse health and administered medications as needed including IV/IM medications
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
Working Student
Wisteria Farm
Monroe , GA
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Monitored horses' progress during training sessions, providing feedback as needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with horses in the barn or arena.
- Scheduled and conducted riding lessons with clients, teaching them basic equestrian skills.
- Observed horses in order to detect any signs of illness or injury early on.
- Worked with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
- Maintained records of medical treatments given to each horse under my supervision.
- Trained young horses using positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training.
- Developed strategies to improve overall health and well-being of horses.
- Evaluated equine behavior and performance during training sessions.
- Provided guidance to horse owners on how to properly ride their horses.
- Performed grooming duties such as brushing, bathing, clipping manes and tails.
- Participated in local shows and competitions with clients' horses.
- Administered vaccinations, deworming medications, and other treatments as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Active Listening
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Handling
- IV Medication Administration
- Animal restraint
- Equipment Maintenance
- Windows Server
- Scheduling and Planning
- Effective Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barn Manager
Simplify Stables
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Barn Manager
Southern Cross Guest Ranch
08.2021 - 09.2023
Working Student
Wisteria Farm
03.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Georgia State University
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