Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Avery VanAntwerp

Wellington

Summary

Dedicated equine professional with expertise in horse care and management, honed at Sporthorse International. Proven ability to enhance staff performance through training programs and streamline operations with digital record-keeping. Skilled in equine nutrition and basic veterinary care, ensuring optimal health and safety for all animals under my supervision.

Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Barn Manager

SPORTHORSE INTERNATIONAL
01.2025 - Current
  • Monitored overall health and well-being of 10-20 horses depending on if we were at shows or at home. paying attention to signs of injuries and sickness.
  • Scheduled veterinary appointments for vaccinations and other wellness needs to maintain up-to-date records on horse immunizations.
  • Assisted in the development of training programs to enhance staff knowledge and performance in horse care techniques.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections to identify potential areas of improvement or safety concerns, implementing corrective measures as needed.
  • Reduced waste by closely monitoring inventory levels of feed, bedding materials, and supplies; ordering only as needed while taking advantage of bulk pricing discounts when possible.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Streamlined record-keeping processes by implementing a digital database system for tracking horses'' health histories, vaccinations, and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with scheduling classes, times when horses should be at the ring, when they should get pastes and any other medication prior to showing.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid.

Part Time Equine Caretaker

Kathleen Feeley
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
  • Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the equine facility while owners were not home by consistently providing high-quality care, resulting in a well-maintained stable environment.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for horses, resulting in reduced injuries and accidents.

Equine Groom

Dreamland Farms
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
  • Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
  • Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
  • Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
  • Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
  • Enhanced stable cleanliness by performing regular mucking and disinfecting tasks.
  • Ensured horse safety with diligent observation and prompt reporting of injuries or illnesses.
  • Upheld high standards of hygiene within stables, effectively reducing the spread of disease among the equine population.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, providing exceptional care for their horses and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw turnout schedules of multiple horses, ensuring they had ample time outside for exercise and relaxation.
  • Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.

Education

Agriculture

Creekview High School
Canton, GA
05-2025

Skills

  • Scheduling and planning
  • Animal behavior
  • Labor management
  • Horse care expertise
  • Basic veterinary care
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equine nutrition
  • Barn maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Successfully manage 15 horses at WEF achieving their proper arrival at rings while looking pristine.

Interests

I love animals and once I have the funds to go to college id love to be a vet im super interested in surgery, preventative care for horses and small animals I am eager to develop skills necessary to provide compassionate and compressive care to animals in need

Timeline

Assistant Barn Manager

SPORTHORSE INTERNATIONAL
01.2025 - Current

Part Time Equine Caretaker

Kathleen Feeley
06.2024 - 01.2025

Equine Groom

Dreamland Farms
03.2019 - 05.2022

Agriculture

Creekview High School