Catherine Lutes
Troy,MO
Summary
Equine Management student at William Woods University with extensive hands-on experience in horse care and facility management. Demonstrates a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring both the well-being of horses and the efficient operation of barn activities. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, dedicated to upholding high standards of care and safety within equine settings. Aiming to further develop expertise in equine health and facility operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Lock Up Crew
William Woods University
Fulton, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of the barn facility, ensuring the horses were happy and healthy, locking the tack room doors, locking the gates, and turning off the lights, and ensuring no one is in the barn before locking up the final gate for night time.
Intern
Wright Equestrian Center
Troy , Missouri
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated grooming and tack-up processes for clients.
- Assisted in guiding children on ponies during training sessions.
- Assisted with bathing tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls.
- I was a summer camp counselor and helped the kids do various horse activities, like learning how to clean saddles, groom horses, and identify the different parts of tack.
- Gained understanding of managing a horse business.
Feed Crew
William Woods University
Fulton, MO
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided routine care for horses by feeding them at specific times.
- Managed feeding process for around 100 horses across four barns.
- Ensured consistent feeding by supplying necessary grains, hay, and water.
- Ensured hay trailer remained filled by adding bales.
Stable Hand
Schmidle Horsemanship
Moscow Mills, MO
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Fed horses and ensured they were turned out in assigned pastures.
- Cleaned and scrubbed the water buckets thoroughly.
- Maintained cleanliness in horse pasture pens.
- Prepare grain for horses in advance.
- Prepare hay bags and alfalfa
- Performed routine stall cleaning and rebedding as needed for optimal care.
Education
Equestrian General Studies - Equine Assisted Services
William Woods University
Fulton, MO05-2026
High School Diploma -
Troy Buchanan Highschool
Troy 05-2022
Skills
- Equine management and care
- Horse handling
- Grooming techniques
- Stable management
- Barn maintenance
- Tractor operation
- Stall cleaning
- Team collaboration
- Feeding techniques
- Barn organization
- Turnout management
- Leading horses
- Lungeing horses
- Braiding manes
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Barrel Racing
- Pole Bending
- Trail Riding
- Show groom
Accomplishments
- Have won over 100 ribbons from showing
- Have won over 7 belt buckles from barrel racing and pole bending
- Have won over 4 trophy's fro showing
- Was qualified and participated in the BBR World Finals in Oklahoma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Lock Up Crew
William Woods University
01.2025 - Current
Intern
Wright Equestrian Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Feed Crew
William Woods University
09.2022 - 12.2022
Stable Hand
Schmidle Horsemanship
05.2019 - 08.2022
Equestrian General Studies - Equine Assisted Services
William Woods University
High School Diploma -
Troy Buchanan Highschool
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