Cresta Davis
DH Racing Stables&farm
Las Cruces,NM
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Management AssistantHuman Resources AssistantHorseback Riding InstructorHorse CaretakerPersonal Assistant
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeConsulting
Minimum Desired Compensation
$20/hr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option
12
Years of experience
Assistant Horse Trainer supporting racehorse conditioning, training schedules, show preparation, and race training. Builds equine care plans through behavior assessment, health monitoring, and close coordination with veterinarians and farriers. Maintains detailed progress records and safe stable routines that keep horses ready for competition.
Work History
6 Years 3 Months
10.2015 - 01.2022
6 Years 3 Months
Assistant Horse Trainer
DH Racing Stables&farm | Belen, NM
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Tracked training supplies while supporting stable operations and routine horse care.
- Managed 20-50 horses in daily conditioning routines and competition readiness planning.
- Developed and implemented training schedules to improve horse readiness for competitions.
- Evaluated horse behavior and adjusted training techniques to strengthen race training outcomes.
- Collaborated with senior trainers and veterinarians to refine methods and address health concerns promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of each horse's progress to guide future training decisions.
- Coordinated farrier and veterinary appointments while overseeing safe, clean living environments.
2 Years 9 Months
08.2012 - 05.2015
2 Years 9 Months
Teacher
Valencia County Schools | Los Lunas, NM
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Supported students through individualized instruction and targeted tutoring.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Designed and implemented curriculum-aligned lesson plans to support classroom learning goals.
- Identified struggling students early and adapted lessons to provide timely academic support.
- Analyzed student performance data to refine teaching strategies and address learning gaps.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into daily instruction.
1 Year 9 Months
04.2010 - 01.2012
1 Year 9 Months
Assistant Project Manager
New Grund Resources | Los Lunas, NM
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated project schedules and maintained current status reports, budgets, and records in project management software.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align project goals, expectations, and progress updates.
- Monitored project progress and reported milestones to senior management on a regular basis.
- Managed subcontractor relationships to support quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Reviewed change order requests and enforced safety standards, protocols, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed project documentation, streamlining processes and improving information flow.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, NM
- Received full scholarship for my rodeo abilities and was on the girls team which won the southwest region 2yrs in a roll and won 2nd in the nation at the college national finals
- During my time at ENMU i would put on weekend workshops and week long schools for the rodeo youths to help enhance their individual events, top competing horse care, managing your studies with practice and weekend rodeos, beginners, etc
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA
received full scholarship for my rodeo capabilities and was on the girls rodeo team that won the southern region and competed at the college national finals
High School Diploma
Hot Springs High | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 01-1989
Skills
Advanced riding techniques
Race training
Show preparation
Training schedules
Conditioning programs
Equine care
Equine nutrition
Injury prevention
Timeline
Assistant Horse Trainer
DH Racing Stables&farm
10.2015 - 01.2022Read more
Teacher
Valencia County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2015Read more
Assistant Project Manager
New Grund Resources
04.2010 - 01.2012Read more
Hot Springs High - High School Diploma,
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McNeese State University - No Degree, Early Childhood Special Education
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Eastern New Mexico University - No Degree, Psychology
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