Ashley Potts
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proven and versatile Horse Trainer with multiple years of diverse experience riding, training and owning thoroughbred racehorses. Expert practitioner and trainer of horsemanship skills with deep passion and love for horses, particularly fast horses. Specialist at converting horses with raw, undisciplined and untamed talent into winning racehorses. Years of experience working with the public and clients to maintain relationships. Looking forward to applying my skills elsewhere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Barn Manager
Tina Mehl
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - Current
- Performed simple farm maintenance such as fence repair and equipment troubleshooting.
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
Assistant Trainer
Vince Gibson Racing Stables
Auburn , WA
06.2014 - 09.2023
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Instructed staff on methods of cleaning stalls efficiently while maintaining animal welfare standards.
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed performance evaluations for all personnel employed by the stable.
- Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Ordered feed, bedding and farm supplies and tracked inventory.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
- Coordinated care and upkeep of thoroughbred and standardized racehorses and yearlings and equipped horses to be champion athletes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Advised senior management on best practices related to client relationship management.
Professional Horse Trainer
Self Employed Services
Phoenix, AZ
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Perfected racehorse training and riding to prepare horses for competition and work.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Owned and trained racehorses in addition to serving as rider and designed exercise training programs for horses preparing to race.
- Trained horses or other equines using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods and performance standards.
- Assisted with establishing and implementing innovative breeding and training program for pro-level racehorses.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
- Kept records documenting animal health, diet or behavior.
- Coordinated care and upkeep of thoroughbred and standardized racehorses and yearlings and equipped horses to be champion athletes.
Education
Certification - Veterinary Assitant
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA05-2015
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Creston High School
Wilbur, WA06-2014
Skills
- Labor Management
- Personnel Oversight
- Schedule Setting
- Worker Training
- Treatment Administration
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Injury Evaluation
- Pet Owner Advisory
- Problem Identification
- Attention to Detail
- Information Collection and Recording
- Medication Documentation
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Sign Language
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Barn Manager
Tina Mehl
10.2023 - Current
Professional Horse Trainer
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Trainer
Vince Gibson Racing Stables
06.2014 - 09.2023
Certification - Veterinary Assitant
Renton Technical College
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Creston High School