Aryanna Sabourin
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional with a strong background in both animal and human care, committed to improving the well-being of others through compassionate, hands-on support. I bring a unique blend of experience from equine-assisted therapy, direct mental health care, and community outreach. My work with troubled youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and adults with mental health challenges has shaped me into a patient, reliable, and solution-focused team member.
As an assistant trainer at Lillicrest Farms, I’ve developed excellent time management, behavioral observation, and communication skills,balancing the needs of animals with individualized client goals. In my current role as a Direct Support Professional, I’ve become skilled in de-escalation, emotional regulation support, and daily living assistance, while consistently advocating for client dignity and autonomy. I am known for being calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and deeply motivated by a desire to see others succeed.
Currently in my third year of a Bachelor's program in Psychology through UWEC and CVTC, I plan to pursue a Master’s in Adolescent and Trauma Counseling at UW-Stout. My long-term goal is to develop inclusive therapeutic riding programs that support trauma recovery for youth and young adults. I am passionate about creating environments where people feel safe, empowered, and capable of healing—qualities I bring into every role I take on.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Horse Trainer
Lillicrest Farm
Osseo, WI
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
- Conducted daily barn checks to ensure safety of horses and riders in the facility.
- Monitored horses for signs of injury or illness and reported any issues to the head trainer immediately.
- Provided instruction to students on proper riding techniques, tack fitting, and basic horsemanship skills.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
- Instructed beginner students on how to handle a horse safely on the ground.
- Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses.
- Performed basic health care for horses such as administering medications, cleaning wounds and providing hoof care.
- Assisted with the training of young horses, including breaking them in for riding.
- Participated in competitions, demonstrating horsemanship skills and proper form while riding at all times.
- Monitored horse behavior during rides and took appropriate action if any issues arose.
- Ensured that tack was fitted correctly on each horse before every ride.
- Cleaned stables daily, removing manure and providing fresh bedding material for the horses.
- Taught beginner lessons to children interested in learning how to ride a horse.
- Demonstrated proper mounting techniques to new riders so they could gain confidence quickly.
Direct Support Professional
Brotoloc North
Eau Claire, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Volunteer
Chippewa Valley Street Ministry
Eau Claire, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
- Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless individuals.
- Familiarized myself with local resources available to homeless persons.
CVTC Soar
Chippewa valley technical college
Eau Claire, WI
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Work in student central. SOAR position only available to current college students.
- works with students.
- help students with student IDs, financial aid, transcripts, registration, tours, etc.
- Utilized broad knowledge to recommend solutions to potential and current students.
- Work with students on phone and in person.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns for student support.
Employee
Acres for Joy
Eau Claire, WI
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Handled groups for the Eau Claire Academy, Eau Claire Area School District, etc.
- Handled equine during groups along with paid birthday parties for pony rides.
- Worked alongside youth for each program and other amazing employees.
- Worked summer school programs during the school year and summers.
- Was a barn hand that helped manage scheduled feedings, overall care, farrier and vet appointments, seasonal vaccinations, seasonal worming, check ups on each animal on property. (Chickens, goats, horses, ponies, etc)
- Helped give tours to families interested in our programs, school directors, directors of other companies interested in us.
- Overall, worked with individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, issues, areas, and more.
Animal Caretaker
Eau Claire Animal Hospital
Eau Claire, WI
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Animal caregiver
- Post surgical animal care
- Kennel assistant
- Help when needed in surgery area
- Handle all of kenneling and boarding pets
- Medicate and feed all pets
Hostess
Randy’s Family restaurant
Eau Claire, WI
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Sat guests
- Assisted waiters and waitresses
- Handled to go ordering
- Worked on register
- Restocked food
- Worked with customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Eau Claire, WI05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cvtc
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Work ethic
- CPR certified
- Client relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Medication Management
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Crisis de-escalation
- Health monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Client communication
- Coping Skills Development
- Rehabilitation support
- Time management
- Equine management
- Injury prevention
- Behavior assessment
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Music and learning how to play instruments
- Equestrian: showjumper and Eventer
- Hiking and being outdoors
- Reading
- Writing short stories or poetry
Education and Training
+Equine Assisted learning and therapy at Strides to Success LLC, September 2021
+CPR Certified
+Complete CCS/CRS Training and Documentation
+AODA
+Abuse and Neglect
+Relapse Prevention
+Life Skills & Dietary & Sanitation
+Fire safety
+Medication Administration
+HIPAA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Horse Trainer
Lillicrest Farm
10.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Brotoloc North
12.2022 - Current
CVTC Soar
Chippewa valley technical college
07.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Chippewa Valley Street Ministry
06.2022 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Eau Claire Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2022
Hostess
Randy’s Family restaurant
08.2019 - 10.2021
Employee
Acres for Joy
01.2017 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cvtc
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