Gage Cave
Oxford,PA
Summary
Compassionate Equine Caretaker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in stable management, equine nutrition, and preventive health care practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal care and well-being of horses under supervision. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team to maintain high standards of equine welfare.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equine care taker
42 Karrots stable
Oxford, Pa
01.2025 - Current
- Groomed and maintained horses to ensure cleanliness and comfort.
- Managed feeding schedules to meet nutritional needs of equine residents.
- Assisted with routine health checks and reported any concerns to management.
- Monitored horse behavior and reported changes to ensure well-being.
- Provided basic first aid under supervision during minor injuries or emergencies.
- Familiarized new horses with their surroundings and environment through handling techniques.
- Checked fences daily for any damage or breaks that may need repair.
- Observed behavior patterns of the animals in order to determine any issues or concerns needing attention.
- Monitored horses for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in administering medical treatments to horses.
- Provided emotional support to nervous or anxious animals during stressful situations.
- Organized supplies needed for grooming tasks such as brushes, combs, clippers.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Equine care taker
Top notch farm llc
Oxford, Pa
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Groomed and maintained horses to ensure cleanliness and comfort.
- Managed feeding schedules to meet nutritional needs of equine residents.
- Assisted with routine health checks and reported any concerns to management.
Education
21st Century Cyber Charter
West Chester, PASkills
- Equine care
- Routine health checks
- Animal behavior monitoring
- Basic first aid
- Feeding management
- Supply organization
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Farrier coordination
- Groundwork skills
- Horse handling
- Lunging horses
- Equine first aid
- Horse health monitoring
- Equine behavior
- Stall cleaning
- Blanketing horses
- Deworming protocols
- Braiding manes
- Biosecurity measures
- Paddock maintenance
- Fence repair
Certification
- OSHA 10-hour General industry safety and health For veterinary care: issued 1/5/2026
Affiliations
- Team roping for Maryland highschool rodeo association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Equine care taker
42 Karrots stable
01.2025 - Current
Equine care taker
Top notch farm llc
06.2024 - 01.2025
21st Century Cyber Charter