Eliza Horton
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Horse Groom skilled in caring for all horses. Reliable in managing tack, stalls and daily routines. Supports optimal horse health by caring for injuries and maintaining good exercise and grooming routines. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise. Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Creative Horse Riding Instructor committed to instructional techniques encompassing equine knowledge, tack and riding skills. Engages students in activities designed for each developmental stage. Facilitates meaningful interactions between students and horses in supportive, educational environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Horseback Riding Instructor
Blackjack Farms
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the training of horses, including ground work and riding instruction.
- Provided lessons to riders of all ages and skill levels.
- Trained horses to respond to verbal commands and body language.
- Instructed students on proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, and saddling techniques.
- Demonstrated correct riding form for a variety of disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, cross-country, western pleasure, barrel racing.
Horse Caretaker
FourSport horses
Auburn , Alabama
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Assisted with the administration of medications to horses as needed.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Cleaned tack and equipment used for riding activities.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling horses.
- Coordinated transportation of horses to shows or other events when necessary.
- Developed individualized diets for each horse based on age, activity level, breed.
- Taught basic riding skills to novice riders.
- Instructed advanced riders in techniques related to their chosen disciplines.
Horse Camp Counselor
Camp Riverview
Mentone , Alabama
- Maintained regular employment every summer between 2008 and 2015.
- Assisted with daily barn chores, including mucking stalls and feeding horses.
- Organized activities for the campers such as trail rides and games on horseback.
- Monitored the safety of all campers during equine activities.
- Provided support to campers when needed while working with horses.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each activity or lesson.
- Demonstrated proper care techniques to campers when handling horses.
- Assessed camper's progress throughout the program and provided feedback on their development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and any concerns that may arise.
- Educated campers about equine nutrition and general horse health care practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Brook High School
Mountain Brook, AL05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Equine Studies
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Rehabilitation experience
- Special Needs Care
- Travel Arrangements
- Fence Repair
- Conditioning programs
- Trailer loading
- Feeding schedules
- Injury Prevention
- Equipment Organization
- Medication Administration
- Facilities Maintenance
- Meal Preparation
- Animal Training
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Animal Grooming
- Interpersonal Skills
- Tick Removal
- Animal Observations
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Human and Animal Safety
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
About Eliza
I am a down to earth 29 year old southern girl who has loved riding since she was four years old. I started riding in the English discipline as a Hunter. Moved to the western discipline when i was seven years old and started running barrels. I have taught many rider to love the art of hosre back riding.
Timeline
Horseback Riding Instructor
Blackjack Farms
01.2015 - 01.2021
Horse Caretaker
FourSport horses
12.2014 - 06.2018
Horse Camp Counselor
Camp Riverview
High School Diploma -
Mt Brook High School
Bachelor of Science - Equine Studies
Auburn University
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