Dakota Beeland
Herndon,VA
Summary
Reliable and compassionate individual with strong affinity for animal care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in equine health and handling, coupled with skills in grooming and basic care techniques. Dedicated to creating positive impact on equine welfare through meticulous attention to detail and nurturing approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Groom
The Meadows Farm
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Mucked out stalls, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Enhanced stable cleanliness by performing regular mucking and disinfecting tasks.
- Improved horse health by implementing proper grooming techniques and daily care routines.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to administer treatments, vaccinations, and monitor ongoing medical conditions in horses.
- Managed inventory of grooming supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment when necessary.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Developed rapport with horses, using gentle handling techniques to create a trusting bond while working around them daily.
- Ensured horse safety with diligent observation and prompt reporting of injuries or illnesses.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, providing exceptional care for their horses and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Strengthened overall horse wellness through meticulous monitoring of feeding schedules and dietary requirements.
- Oversaw turnout schedules of multiple horses, ensuring they had ample time outside for exercise and relaxation.
- Removed droppings, weeds and litter from fields to promote optimal riding environment.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
Education
GED -
College & Career Academy At Pruden
Suffolk, VA11-2023
Skills
- Horse care management
- Equine nutrition planning
- Veterinary collaboration
- Grooming techniques
- Stable maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Health monitoring
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Horse handling
- Leading horses
- Stall cleaning
- Show preparation
- Equine behavior
- Manure disposal
- Blanketing horses
- Fence repair
- Turnout maintenance
- Water trough cleaning
- Pasture rotation
- Trailer loading
- Animal care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Feeding and watering
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Horse Groom
The Meadows Farm
05.2023 - 12.2024
GED -
College & Career Academy At Pruden
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