Belita Martinez
El Rito
Summary
Skilled pen rider and ranch caretaker with extensive experience in animal behavior observation and livestock handling. Committed to ensuring safety and well-being while driving efficiency in ranch operations. Detail-oriented, with hands-on experience in animal care and livestock management. Proven ability to monitor health, assist with routine veterinary tasks, and collaborate effectively within teams to enhance animal welfare. Very knowledgeable about horses from riding, treating, and breaking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pen Rider
Mark Allan
Hedley
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the movement of livestock within designated areas for efficient management.
- Monitored animal behavior and health during pen riding activities for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in livestock handling.
- Documented daily activities and observations related to animal welfare and pen conditions.
- Followed safety protocols while working in high-pressure environments with livestock.
- Assisted with the unloading and loading of pen shipments.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Ranch Caretaker
Judy Schneider
Abiquiu
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained landscaped area by picking up trash, removing debris and contacting landscaping team to address issues.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively.
- Fed horses on site
- Removed Weeds and invasive plants
- Spread Sand in horse stalls
Horse Wrangler
Lexi Waller
Abiquiu
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in grooming and tacking horses for riding sessions.
- Handled daily feeding and care of horses in a safe environment.
- Monitored horse behavior to ensure well-being and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and equipment to promote hygiene.
- Collaborated with team members to organize horse-related activities.
- Participated in routine health checks under supervision of experienced staff.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to monitor the health of each horse.
- Accompanied groups on guided trail rides through designated areas.
- Assisted in training young horses.
- Performed basic veterinary care such as administering medications, bandaging wounds, and providing vaccinations.
- Monitored feed and hay supplies regularly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ag Bussiness/ Animal Science
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX05-2027
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School
Los Alamos, NM05-2025
Skills
- Animal care
- Livestock management
- Veterinary assistance
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Equine knowledge
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
Lexi Waller: (716)-525-5378
Tina Kleckner: (314)-458-6924
Aspen Jaramillo: (505)-695-0613
Kolin Floyd: (806)-421-4757
Timeline
Pen Rider
Mark Allan
12.2025 - Current
Ranch Caretaker
Judy Schneider
06.2025 - 08.2025
Horse Wrangler
Lexi Waller
04.2024 - 10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Ag Bussiness/ Animal Science
Clarendon College
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School