Year of professional experience
Hi, I’m
Gwen Koen
Horse Riding Instructor and Horse Trainer
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Attentive and safety-oriented Horse Riding Instructor with 5 years of experience riding horses of all levels and temperaments, including starting colts and handling foals. Supporting trainees at all stages of riding education with disabilities, injuries, and language barriers. Comprehensive equestrian with detailed knowledge of common health issues, training and communication techniques, and proper tack and equipment use. Experienced horse caretaker and teacher of daily best practices for equine health.
Overview
1
4
Years of working student experience
Work History
Paul Cates
Horseback Riding Instructor
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Educated students on proper horse care, feeding, grooming, and proper conditions for horse health maintenance.
- Cleaned and maintained facility with 80 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines and cleaning practices.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
Education
Round Rock Early College High School, 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665
High School Diploma
05.2024
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA
- Uno/Game Club Leader, Gender Sexuality Alliance Member, Art Club Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Horseback riding, babysitting, and counselor at horse riding camp.
Skills
- Barn Management
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Animal Training
- Medication Administration
- Customer Communication
- Animal Observations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members and volunteers.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the lesson program.
- Trained a variety of student riders to participate in over 10 Texas Horse Shows.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in 4 Texas American Saddle Horse Association Horse Shows.
Timeline
Horseback Riding Instructor
Paul Cates
05.2023 - Current
Round Rock Early College High School
High School Diploma
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