Casidy Poet
Escondido,CA
Summary
Energetic and disciplined professional with a unique background in both the Equestrian industry and customer - focused retail. Experienced in maintaining high standards of care, performance, and presentation through high valued work in a “United States Dressage Federation” dressage program, combined with hands - on leadership as a shift lead in a fast paced service environment. Passionate about health, movement, and teamwork, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating positive, engaging customer experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
USDF Groom/Assistant Athletic Trainer
Aqua Rask
Encinitas, California
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted in developing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with coaches to ensure safe athletic practices.
- Provided daily care for high-performance dressage horses in a United States Dressage Federation-aligned training environment.
- Managed feeding schedules, supplements, and hydration protocols tailored to individual horse needs.
- Groomed, tacked, and untacked horses to competition - level standards, including clipping, braiding, and coat conditioning.
- Monitored horses for signs of lameness, illness, or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated turnout schedules and ensured safe handling of multiple horses with varying temperaments.
- Assisted with veterinary and farrier visits, including handling horses and maintaining detailed care records.
- Monitored equipment for safety compliance and proper usage.
- Performed administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory logs.
- Interpreted diagnostic imaging results such as X-rays or MRIs under the direction of a physician.
USDF Groom
The Palms Equestrian Center [Marie Medosi Dressage]
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 12.2024
- - Groom, prepare, and overlook horses that are in current training with Marie Medosi. This demands attention and professionalism when regarding health, cleanliness, and performance ability to each equine athlete.
- - Knowledgeable in body clipping, mane pulling, sheath cleaning, ice booting, wound and puncture care, standing wraps, etc.
- - Daily operations as an Equine Groom in this facility include: Groom Work, Barn work, turn out/in horses (as well as manage their "turn - out Schedule"), administer/feed grain, Administer medications, blanket/unblanket when necessary.
- Assisted in preparing horses for local/regional USDF competitions
- Professional braiding for shows or maintaining show ready presentation
- Monitored horse health by checking vital signs and reporting concerns.
- Collaborated with trainer to develop individualized care plans for horses.
- Organized horse transportation between shows and events when required.
Groom
Sporthorse Veterinary Services
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 10.2022
- - Groom, prepare, and overlook horses that are in current training with Tracy Roenick.
- - Detail - oriented, possessing strong time management skills with the ability to learn skills and adapt quickly.
- - Knowledgeable in body clipping, mane pulling, sheath cleaning, ice booting, wound and puncture care, standing wraps, etc..-administered medications and treatments in accordance with The Equine Vetreinarian's guidance.
- - Administered oral or topical treatments as indicated by the animal's medical file to boarding equestrians.
Employee
Jamba Juice
San Diego, California
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow during high-volume shifts.
- Being accountable for supplying expertise, quickness, and a jolting guest experience, while also being able to display thorough knowledge in Jamba goods.
- - Being able to inform the shop of any challenges, wants, or requirements pertaining to my shift as well as others.
- - Able to deliver exceptional customer service, while developing positive relationships with consumers.
- - Having the proficient ability to reliably fulfill customer requests for all consumer items.
- - Sufficiently executing close - outs, safe accountability, and cash drops, in addition to any other cash handling duties required of a manager in charge.
- Led and delegated tasks to team members, maintaining productivity and efficiency standards.
- Trained and onboarded new employees on company procedures, food safety standards, and customer service expectations.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with restocking, ordering, and minimizing product waste.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Athletic Equine Trainer
Rocking Horse Ranch
San Diego, CA
05.2020 - 09.2021
- - Instructing Equine Athletes to the best of their potential.
- - Developed custom training exercises.
- - Monitoring Equine + Rider's performance and skill.
- - Extensive experience in evaluating performance in both parties, while monitoring effectiveness of training schedule to ensure highest quality and efficiency.
- - Managing other employees, Making sure other employees are doing their tasks as well as assisting them to achieve their goals.
- - Provided professional riding instruction to individuals- providing expertise advice in connection to advanced horsemanship + care.
Equestrian Facility Groom + Equine Exercise Rider
Poway Equestrian Center
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Proficient, service - oriented equine exercise rider, with background in experienced horse care.
- - Main competencies include but are not limited to: Riding/Training, Feed+Water livestock, Managing turnouts + hot walker, Cleaning tack, Managing cleanliness of property/stalls.
Education
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California 08.2021 - 06.2023
Graduate -
Granite Hills High School
El Cajon, CaliforniaSkills
- Leadership, and team coordination
- Cash handling and POS systems
- Customer conflict resolution
- Time management under pressure
- Food safety & sanitation compliance
- Training & staff development
- Multi - tasking in high volume environments
- Advanced equine handling and behavior management
- Experience with conditioning programs and recovery protocols for sport horses
- Understanding of equine nutrition, supplements, and feeding regimens
- Injury prevention awareness and early detection of health issues
- Bandaging (standing wraps, shipping boots, basic medical wraps)
- High attention to detail in horse care and stable management
- Reliability and consistency in maintaining routine and horse wellbeing
- Strong time management handling multiple horses and tasks simultaneously
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- Harassment Prevention Card
- ServSafe Certified
Extracurricular Activities
Frosh/Soph, Cross Country, 09/01/18, 01/01/19 Frosh/Soph, Track and Field, 04/01/19, 06/01/19 PVRA Poway Equestrian Center Comp., 08/01/19, 08/01/19 Tumbleweed Gymkhana Comp., 09/01/19, 09/01/19 Varsity Cross Country, 09/01/19, 01/01/20 Varsity Track and Field, 04/01/20, 06/01/20 PVRA Poway Equestrian Center Comp., 08/01/20, 08/01/20 Tumbleweed Gymkhana Comp., 09/01/20, 09/01/20 Varsity Track and Field, 04/01/21, 06/01/21 PVRA Poway Equestrian Center Comp., 08/01/21, 08/01/21 Tumbleweed Gymkhana Comp., 09/01/21, 09/01/21
Volunteer Experience
- CIF Varsity Track and Field Finals, San Diego, CA, 05/01/18, 06/01/21
- San Diego Humane Society, San Diego, CA, 06/01/19, 06/01/19
- Surfrider Foundation, Beach Cleanup, U.S, 04/01/20, 04/01/20
- San Diego Canyonlands, San Diego, CA, 06/01/20, 06/01/20
Timeline
USDF Groom/Assistant Athletic Trainer
Aqua Rask
01.2025 - 04.2026
USDF Groom
The Palms Equestrian Center [Marie Medosi Dressage]
10.2022 - 12.2024
Groom
Sporthorse Veterinary Services
09.2022 - 10.2022
Employee
Jamba Juice
11.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
San Diego Mesa College
08.2021 - 06.2023
Athletic Equine Trainer
Rocking Horse Ranch
05.2020 - 09.2021
Equestrian Facility Groom + Equine Exercise Rider
Poway Equestrian Center
11.2018 - 03.2019
Graduate -
Granite Hills High School