Divina Valdez
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
I am a hardworking, responsible, and motivated individual who works well with others, stays organized, and is eager to learn new skills and grow professionally.
Overview
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year of professional experience
Work History
Internship Trainer
J L Performance Horses
Belen, New Mexico
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted J L Performance Horses staff with horse training exercises and groundwork routines.
- Monitored horse behavior during riding sessions, identifying and communicating concerns to trainers for timely intervention as well as tending to wounds.
- Prepared tack, grooming supplies, and training areas to ensure readiness for daily lessons.
- Handled horses and livestock in daily routines.
- Cleaned and organized tack sheds and work areas while maintaining and repairing equipment to support training activities.
- Handled feeding, watering, and stall care for horses in training.
- Supported rider safety by leading horses and maintaining calm barn practices.
- Observed trainer methods and applied barn instructions during internship duties.
- Served as a mentor and coach for new interns by providing advice and support when needed.
- Provided guidance to interns regarding their individual goals and objectives.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in a variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Monitored horse behavior during riding sessions and reported concerns to trainers.
- Engaged with training function and philosophy to develop key skills.
Education
Mosquero Municipal Schools
Mosquero, NMSkills
- Horse training
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Fast learner
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- All-Around Rodeo Champion
- 2nd Place- State Achery Championship
- Earned Prized Money, Saddles, and Tack through Rodeo Competitions
- Rodeo Princess
Affiliations
- Ropings Competitions
- Barrel Racing Competitions
- Outdoor Activities and Animal Care
- Horse Training
- Tack Braiding
- Babysitting
- Caregiver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship Trainer
J L Performance Horses
02.2026 - Current
Mosquero Municipal Schools