BRITTANY SMITH
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated horsewoman with over 23 years experience organizing individualized equine programs to meet client needs. Dependable and self motivated worker with a good feel and extensive experience. Equipped for fast paced environments and attention to detail. Seeks out opportunities to further skills and knowledge. Trustworthy, hardworking, and reliable team member. Creative thinker and enjoys working collaboratively with a team to provide exceptional equine care and client experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rider and assistant manager
Rein Family Farm
Wellington, FL
2024.06 - Current
- Show prep and conditioning of top quality show hunters and some jumpers through classical dressage based flatwork and trail hill conditioning
- Managing a team of 12 grooms and overseeing the precise care of 23 horses
- Administering medication IV
- Taking inventory and organizing medication, supplement, and supply orders as well as making precise and diverse grain recipes
- Horse show organizing daily ring schedules and assisting at the ring through clear communication with barn staff and ring staff
Trainer/Coach
Six Rivers Pony Club
Arcata, CA
2014.09 - 2024.06
- Motivate and inspire riders to achieve a partnership and to reach showing and certification goals.
- Analyzing horse and rider partnerships: properly mounting riders to appropriate horses.
- Properly educating equitation riders for a building block training and conditioning program.
- Collaborate with team members to attract more members.
Owner/Trainer
Raising The Standards
Ferndale, CA
2009.08 - 2024.06
- Problem solve horse behavior
- Meet with clients and provide a customized program for each specific horse and rider.
- Coordinate training and showing schedules
- Orchestrate and organize travel plans, team members, equine prep and care, and showing schedules
- Small breeding program: Select stallions, provide broodmare care, handle and train newborn foals.
- Plan, setup, direct, manage, and judge schooling shows.
Rider
Sonoma Valley Stables
Penngrove, CA
2016.11 - 2022.08
- Schooled a variety of horses on the flat and over fences for straightness, suppleness, adjustability, impulsion, and collection.
- Communicated with the team to provide the highest quality service to exceed client expectations.
- Took instruction from senior team members.
- Felt the horses' energy of the day and customizing a ride and suppling routine based on what the horse needs to be properly prepped for the next client lesson and/or show.
Jockey
Oregon Racing Commission & California Racing Commission
Grants Pass, OR
2013.04 - 2014.07
- Studied the racing form to develop a plan for each horse in every race.
- Evaluated each horse's strengths and weaknesses to create a race plan to achieve the best results.
- Implemented precise routines outlined by trainers to prepare horses for races.
- Tracked horse conditioning and behavior. Kept trainer informed about concerns and possible injuries.
Rider & Barn Manager
Beckner Racing Farms
Albany, OR
2010.03 - 2013.07
- Oversaw operations in fast paced work environments.
- Worked with the trainer to create specific workout schedules for each horse.
- Started colts: developed safe young horses that were mentally and physically fit for careers at the racetrack.
Groom & Assistant Trainer
Skibbereen Farm
Orchard Park, NY
2002.06 - 2008.06
- Provided precise and extensive care for performance horses.
- Assigned lesson horses to students and taught proper equitation fundamentals.
- Trainer assistant at shows: multitasked and orchestrated teamwork on a strict schedule.
Education
Equine Science & Management -
SUNY Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NYHigh School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NYSkills
- Horse Training
- Biomechanics Understanding
- Core Engagement
- Flatwork Programming
- Lead Changes Training
- Riding Small Ponies
- Empathy in Training
- Timing and Release Techniques
- Fitness Improvement
- Groundwork
- Lunging
- Driving
- Desensitization
- Retraining Racehorses
- Show preparation
- Farm maintenance
- Equine nutrition
- Organization and management
Timeline
Rider and assistant manager
Rein Family Farm
2024.06 - Current
Rider
Sonoma Valley Stables
2016.11 - 2022.08
Trainer/Coach
Six Rivers Pony Club
2014.09 - 2024.06
Jockey
Oregon Racing Commission & California Racing Commission
2013.04 - 2014.07
Rider & Barn Manager
Beckner Racing Farms
2010.03 - 2013.07
Owner/Trainer
Raising The Standards
2009.08 - 2024.06
Groom & Assistant Trainer
Skibbereen Farm
2002.06 - 2008.06
Equine Science & Management -
SUNY Morrisville State College
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School