Autumn Cox
Lexington,KY
Summary
Reliable and hardworking 25-year-old professional, offering years of experience in equine care. Past working and educational experiences have provided knowledge in the handling of foals, yearlings, young horses, pregnant mares, stallions, high-level sport horses, customer service, guided trail riding and therapeutic riding horses.Self-starter who works well alone or in a team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Equine Manager
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Lexington, KY
06.2025 - Current
- Manage daily care routines for horses.
- Daily facility upkeep and cleaning.
- Oversee feeding schedules and nutrition plans tailored to individual horse needs.
- Collaborate with veterinarians on health assessments and treatment plans.
- Enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among horses.
- Monitor health of horses, overseeing feedings and administering medications as needed.
- Work with volunteers and interns to help them grow in their knowledge of horses and achieve goals.
- Develop training plans for horses being used in program.
- Understand the training needs of new horses being brought into program so they are safe for participants.
- Assist in participant lessons - side walking, horse leading, etc.
Assistant Manager
CMJ Sporthorse
Paris, Kentucky
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Set a feeding routine for various horses to accommodate individual needs.
- Organized feed storage areas to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Inspected stalls for cleanliness and repair needs.
- Conducted regular inspections of the grounds to identify any potential hazards or maintenance issues.
- Monitored horse health and administered medications as needed.
- Assisted with special projects related to upkeep of the facility such as painting stalls or replacing fencing.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
- Trained new workers on safety and barn procedures.
- Handled the care and grooming of FEI show-jumping horses.
- Groomed and tacked for riders.
- Assisted in the transportation of horses.
- Operated farm equipment such as a tractor, manure spreader, arena drag, truck and trailer.
- Oversaw the care of retired horses to maintain a quality of life.
- Assisted in setting up jump courses and maintained the jump inventory.
Barn Hand
Bourbon Hill Kentucky
Nicholasville, Kentucky
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, and turnout.
- Cleaned stalls of manure and bedding material.
- Assisted with the administration of medications to horses as needed.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Barn Manager
Five Points North Equestrian Summit
Paris, Kentucky
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Monitored inventory levels of hay, grain, supplements, shavings, and other necessary items needed in the barn.
- Instructed staff on methods of cleaning stalls efficiently while maintaining animal welfare standards.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
- Coordinated activities between farriers, veterinarians, trainers and other professionals involved in providing services to horses at the facility.
- Monitored pregnant mares for signs of foaling.
- Assisted with the transportation of horses.
- Cared for newborn foals, weanlings, yearlings, young horses, pregnant mares and stallions.
- Wrap horses' legs when medically needed.
- Administered medication as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities.
- Operated farm machinery such as a tractor, a manure spreader, and an arena drag.
Barn Hand and Foaling Assistant
All Roses Farm
Versailles, Kentucky
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout.
- Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves and providing baths.
- Administered medication to horses as needed.
- Assisted in live cover and handled stallions.
- Assisted in foaling out mares.
- Monitored pregnant mares for signs of foaling.
- Handled newborn foals, weanlings, yearlings, and young horses.
- Assisted in introducing young horses to under-saddle work.
- Assisted veterinarians with palpating and inseminating mares by holding the mares.
- Operated farm equipment such as a tractor and a manure spreader.
Barn Hand
Dauntless Performance Horses
Lexington, KY
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout.
- Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves and providing baths.
- Monitored feed supply levels and communicated needs to the manager.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities.
- Inspected pastures for hazards that could harm horses, or interfere with grazing habits.
- Reacted quickly and effectively in the case of emergencies.
- Communicated with the farrier and veterinarian for proper management of the horses' care needs.
Working Student
Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked in a team to establish proper care and exercise routines for horses.
- Instructed students on proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, and saddling techniques.
- Organized events for fundraising.
- Tacked horses for riding.
- Trained and showed in both English and Western disciplines in IHSA.
Farm Hand
Hurt Farms
Hazard, KY
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Assisted in hay production and storage.
Wrangler
Campl Nathaniel
Emmalena, Kentucky
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Provided guidance on proper care and handling of horses.
- Led trail rides for guests while providing instruction on riding techniques.
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Cleaned tack and equipment used for riding activities.
- Taught basic riding skills to novice riders.
- Trained new staff members in proper horse care procedures.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Checked trails for hazards prior to each ride ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Provided information about local wildlife sightings encountered on the trails.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazard High School
Hazard, KY05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Convergent Media
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Equine health monitoring
- Team training
- Effective communication
- Reliable
- Facility upkeep
- Problem solving
- Equestrian facility operations
- Scheduling and planning
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Farm equipment operation
- Cleanliness
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Tech savvy
- Team management
- Calm under pressure
Refernces
Kerri Sweet (Bourbon Hill Kentucky) - (859)-494-6110
Julia Bursten (Bourbon Hill Kentucky) - (614)-574-4216
Trey Richardson (Personal Reference) - (606)-425-3340
Timeline
Assistant Equine Manager
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
06.2025 - Current
Barn Hand
Bourbon Hill Kentucky
06.2023 - 04.2025
Assistant Manager
CMJ Sporthorse
05.2023 - 06.2025
Barn Manager
Five Points North Equestrian Summit
05.2021 - 06.2022
Barn Hand and Foaling Assistant
All Roses Farm
12.2020 - 05.2021
Barn Hand
Dauntless Performance Horses
07.2020 - 03.2021
Working Student
Morehead State University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Farm Hand
Hurt Farms
08.2015 - 11.2017
Wrangler
Campl Nathaniel
05.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Hazard High School
Some College (No Degree) - Convergent Media
Morehead State University