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Angela Dace

Newark

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trail guide/Trainer/Instructor

Meramec Farms/Lost Valley Lake
Bourbon
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • Guided guests through scenic trails, ensuring safety and enjoyment.
  • Explained local flora and fauna to guest and equipment checks.
  • Training or tuning up of horses when necessary
  • Instructed visitors on proper horsemanship techniques.
  • Conducted pre-ride inspections of horses prior to each ride to ensure they are healthy and fit for riding.
  • Performed basic first aid if necessary while out on the trails.
  • Displayed strong customer service skills when interacting with guests and providing information about local attractions or services available nearby.

Owner/Operator Standardbred breeder

Self
Bourbon
03.2018 - 12.2022

Kept 2 Standardbred broodmares at my personal farm for breeding purposes, Bred to commercial racing sites, and the resulting foals were raised to sell as yearlings as potential race prospects

Owner/Operator

Bluestone Farms
Racine
03.2003 - 01.2016
  • Developed training programs for diverse horse breeds and skill levels.
  • Evaluated horses' behavior and performance to tailor training methods effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records of each horse's progress and health status.
  • Educated clients on proper horse care and handling techniques.
  • Demonstrated advanced riding techniques during training sessions to enhance skills.
  • Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
  • Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
  • Evaluated potential new horses for purchase or lease by assessing their temperament, conformation, and soundness.
  • Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs.
  • Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses.
  • Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
  • Retrained horses to break kicking, bolting or other bad habits.
  • Lesson program for adults and children
  • Reschooled many Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses and rehomed them

Owner/Operator

Triple Thorn Farms
Newark
03.1993 - 06.2003
  • Evaluated horses' behavior and performance to tailor training methods effectively.
  • Developed training programs for diverse horse breeds and skill levels.
  • Collaborated with owners to establish training goals and schedules.
  • Maintained detailed records of each horse's progress and health status.
  • Educated clients on proper horse care and handling techniques.
  • Demonstrated advanced riding techniques during training sessions to enhance skills.
  • Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
  • Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
  • Evaluated potential new horses for purchase or lease by assessing their temperament, conformation, and soundness.
  • Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs.
  • Communicated with owners regarding progress and any changes needed to the training plan.
  • Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses.
  • Performed minor medical procedures such as wound treatment or administering medications.
  • Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
  • Monitored the progress of each horse in training to ensure goals were met.
  • Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
  • Assisted in transporting horses to shows or other locations as needed.
  • Retrained horses to break kicking, bolting or other bad habits.
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities or aptitude for training.
  • Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
  • Stood 2 breeding stallions commercially
  • Reschooled and rehomed many Former racehorses
  • Offered both training and lessons

Assistant Trainer

Russell Baldwin racing stable
Plain City
02.1993 - 09.2001
  • Assist when needed with the daily work involved for training Standardbred harness race horses
  • Including, jogging, training miles, minor vet work, paddock at the races and daily feeding and grooming

Groom

Rucker stables
Hilliard
03.1990 - 08.1991
  • Took care of from 4 to 11 Standardbred racehorses, including feeding, jogging, and grooming.

Weanling barn manager

Hill Farms
Hilliard
06.1989 - 03.1990
  • Managed daily operations of barn facilities and animal care routines.
  • Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols.
  • Coordinated feeding schedules and health checks for livestock.
  • Managed the weaning process fro commercial standardbred breeding farm

Education

Granville High School
Granville, OH

Timeline

Trail guide/Trainer/Instructor

Meramec Farms/Lost Valley Lake
02.2019 - 09.2024

Owner/Operator Standardbred breeder

Self
03.2018 - 12.2022

Owner/Operator

Bluestone Farms
03.2003 - 01.2016

Owner/Operator

Triple Thorn Farms
03.1993 - 06.2003

Assistant Trainer

Russell Baldwin racing stable
02.1993 - 09.2001

Groom

Rucker stables
03.1990 - 08.1991

Weanling barn manager

Hill Farms
06.1989 - 03.1990

Granville High School
Angela Dace