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Anna DAmico

Loveland,CO

Summary


Professional with hands-on experience in barn management and equine care. Skilled in ensuring well-being of livestock, maintaining clean and safe environments, and managing feeding schedules. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, with proven ability to support colleagues and meet evolving needs efficiently. Reliable and results-driven, with practical skills in equipment handling, stable maintenance, and health monitoring. LOVE horses and everything about working with them. Eager to learn new skills with the ability to apply new knowledge with skill and efficiency

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Barn Assistant

Gargot Farms Riding Academy
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintain cleanliness of facilities for 21 horses (2 Barns), adhering to health and sanitation standards. Reduced cleaning and feeding process time by 25%
  • Collaborate with trainers to prepare horses for lessons and events, supporting smooth operations. Put on and take off fly sheets and masks
  • Facilitate efficient movement of animals by managing paddocks, stalls, and turnout schedules according to individual needs. Turn horses out and in.
  • Closely watch each horse for health and injury issues
  • Assist with the management of daily barn operations, ensuring proper care and feeding of horses. Operated gator to load hay and shavings
  • Reduce waste by carefully measuring feed and hay rations based on individual dietary requirements and adjusting as needed for changes in activity level or body condition.
  • Ensure a safe work environment with proper handling techniques, equipment maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols

Barn Crew (volunteer)

Charis Youth Ranch
09.2019 - 03.2023
  • Mucked and cleaned stalls for 13 horses, adhering to health and sanitation standards.
  • Assisted with the efficient movement of horses by managing turnout schedules according to individual needs. Turned horses out and in.
  • Closely watched each horse for health and injury issues
  • Managed daily feeding and care routines for horses, ensuring optimal health and well-being.
  • Managed logistics for events and fundraisers, optimizing resource allocation and participant experience.
  • Assisted in the training process by preparing horses for exercise and therapy sessions, grooming before/after rides

Barn Crew

Colorado State University
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness of facilities for 13 horses, adhering to health and sanitation standards.
  • Facilitated efficient movement of animals by managing paddocks, stalls, and turnout schedules according to individual needs. Turned horses out and in.
  • Closely watched each horse for health and injury issues
  • Assisted with the management of daily barn operations, ensuring proper care and feeding of horses. Operated gator to load hay and shavings
  • Reduced waste by carefully measuring feed and hay rations based on individual dietary requirements and adjusting as needed for changes in activity level or body condition.
  • Ensured a safe work environment with proper handling techniques, equipment maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols.
  • Groomed horses as needed

Equine Intern

Hearts and Horses
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Tacked up horses for class, conducted warmup, untacked, groomed, returned to barn
  • Assisted in developing and implementing equine therapy programs to enhance client engagement. Helped class participants guide horses during class
  • Supported staff with administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining records efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Equine Science

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Horse care expertise
  • Guiding horses
  • Show preparation
  • Stall cleaning
  • Animal emergency care
  • Barn organization
  • Tack cleaning
  • Feeding management
  • Stable maintenance
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Prioritization skills
  • Multitasking
  • Clear interpersonal communication

Timeline

Barn Assistant

Gargot Farms Riding Academy
03.2022 - Current

Barn Crew

Colorado State University
08.2021 - 07.2022

Equine Intern

Hearts and Horses
01.2021 - 05.2021

Barn Crew (volunteer)

Charis Youth Ranch
09.2019 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Equine Science

Colorado State University

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