Clara Otto
Keswick
Summary
Dedicated barn staff with expertise in horse handling, workload management, and lesson support. Proven ability to monitor horse health and assist in training sessions, ensuring optimal well-being and safety. Enthusiastic youth sports assistant skilled in team collaboration and effective communication. Experienced in supporting coaches, promoting sportsmanship, and addressing participant concerns to enhance overall performance and engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Barn Staff
Montanova Stables Foundation
Keswick
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with daily care and grooming of horses to ensure well-being.
- Prepared horses for training sessions by tacking up and adjusting equipment.
- Monitored horse health, promptly reported signs of distress or illness to ensure timely care.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables, ensuring a safe environment for animals and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to establish and manage feeding schedules, addressing dietary needs for optimal horse health.
- Followed safety protocols while handling horses and operating equipment effectively.
- Instructed riders on proper riding techniques, safety protocols and horsemanship skills.
- Assisted with tack cleaning, repair and maintenance of equestrian equipment.
- Supervised youth camps, teaching basic horsemanship skills like saddling and mucking out stalls, fostering hands-on learning and safety.
Homeschool Co-op Youth Sports Assistant
CHESSIE
Charlottesville
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted coaches during practices and games to improve team cohesion and performance.
- Communicated schedules and addressed concerns with parents to foster collaboration and support.
- Encouraged sportsmanship and teamwork among participants through positive reinforcement and guidance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Keswick, VA05-2025
Skills
- Workload management
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Horse handling expertise
- Supplement administration
- Lesson support
- Feeding
- Lungeing horses
- Grooming horses
- Blanketing horses
Accomplishments
Invited Into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Piedmont Virginia Community College Due to Outstanding Academic Performance
Timeline
Part-Time Barn Staff
Montanova Stables Foundation
06.2025 - 08.2025
Homeschool Co-op Youth Sports Assistant
CHESSIE
09.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled