Cate Puckett
Franklin,Tennessee
Summary
Enthusiastic wrangler with many years of experience in various breeds and personalities of horses. Proficient at welcoming guests and providing comprehensive horse education for a two-hour-long guided ride. Accomplished in horse training and health monitoring, with limited veterinary knowledge from years of USPC.Hardworking professional offers hospitality experience and enthusiasm for helping others. Familiar with organizing seating for individuals or parties to maximize guest satisfaction. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments to handle demanding workload.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host
Sunspot
Knoxville, TN
05.2025 - Current
Wrangler
Diamond P Ranch
West Yellowstone , MT
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored horse health and reported any concerns to supervisors.
- Provided guided trail rides, ensuring safety for all participants.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for horses and staff.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals to ensure their well-being, and applied medication as needed.
- Guided diverse guests through Gallatin National Forest, educating them on the many landmarks along the trail.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations involving injured animals or riders.
- I wrangled the horses in the morning and released them at night.
- Power-washed saddle pads and cinches.
Lifeguard
Langley & Taylor
Brentwood, Tennessee
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Responded promptly to emergencies with first aid and CPR techniques.
- Dealt with chemicals and pH of the pool.
- Opened and closed perimeter for the pool and lounging area.
- Monitored pool activities and ensured guest safety throughout shifts.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
Working student/ Intern
Clasing Equestrian
Lovettsville, Virginia
05.2022 - 07.2022
- I fed, cleaned, and cared for a barn full of horses to keep them in shape for their jobs.
- Scrubbed tack to care for leather quality.
- Labored from 6:30 AM to 4 PM every day except Mondays.
- Efficiently got the horses ready to be ridden on time for Kaitlyn and Dan to ride them.
- Set up jumps and courses to assist in efficient rides for Dan and Kaitlyn.
- Groomed and braided horses at travel competitions, overtime hours.
- Helped with feeding schedules to ensure proper nutrition for the horses.
- Maintained clean and organized stable areas for optimal horse health.
Working student/ Intern
Eventing D'azull
Ocala, Florida
05.2021 - 07.2021
- I fed, cleaned, and cared for a barn full of horses to keep them in shape for their jobs.
- I mucked and swept the barn twice a day to keep it tidy and spotless.
- Labored from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day except Mondays.
- Efficiently got the horses ready to be ridden on time for Danny and Zully to ride them.
- Worked with young horses to train them in new skills.
- Observed rider lessons to learn effective teaching methods and techniques.
- Supported training sessions by preparing equipment and managing schedules.
- Maintained clean and organized stable areas for optimal horse health.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, Tennessee05.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Guest services
- Veterinary care
- Herd management
- Riding instruction
- Barn maintenance
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Hospitality and accommodation
Awards
Magna Cum Laude, Franklin High School
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Wrangler
Diamond P Ranch
07.2025 - 08.2025
Host
Sunspot
05.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Langley & Taylor
04.2023 - 08.2023
Working student/ Intern
Clasing Equestrian
05.2022 - 07.2022
Working student/ Intern
Eventing D'azull
05.2021 - 07.2021
BBA - Accounting
University of Tennessee
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School