Hayden Aureli

• Solely responsible for planning and executing a full summer camp program for children ages [insert age range], integrating equestrian instruction with outdoor recreation and creative activities
• Designed and managed the daily camp schedule, balancing horseback riding lessons, horsemanship education, nature exploration, and arts-based enrichment
• Taught horseback riding and horsemanship skills, including grooming, tacking, feeding.
• Led nature hikes and outdoor education on a 20-acre farm, fostering curiosity, environmental awareness, and wildlife observation.
• Coordinated and facilitated engaging group activities such as arts and crafts, beach volleyball, gardening, and team-building games.
• Maintained a safe, inclusive, and supportive camp environment with a strong focus on camper well-being and personal growth.

• Assisted with daily barn chores, including feeding, watering, and stall cleaning.
• Groomed and tacked up horses for training and lessons.
• Exercised horses independently, including lunging and groundwork.
• Monitored equine health and reported concerns to management.
• Administered oral medications when needed.
• Assisted during lessons and training sessions.
• Maintained a clean and organized barn environment.

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week

• Provided high-quality care for 40+ horses, ensuring individualized feeding and water maintenance.
• Gained comprehensive knowledge of equine health issues and common training techniques.

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week

• Observed and assisted with a full day of equine veterinary care, including farm visits and clinical procedures.
• Participated in a comprehensive pre-purchase examination, including lameness evaluation and diagnostic imaging.
• Gained hands-on experience during physical examinations, vaccination administration, and radiographic procedures.
• Observed equine healthcare practices in both private farm and university equestrian center settings.
• Developed a deeper understanding of equine anatomy, common health issues, and veterinary-client communication.
• Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours

• Assisted beginner riders with tacking and untacking, lunged horses, and acted as a lead for lessons.
• Provided horsemanship instruction and guidance on proper handling, grooming, and groundwork techniques.
• Helped assess and address behavioral challenges in lesson horses.
• Mentored younger riders and encouraged confidence-building exercises.

Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week

• Managed daily schedules, including feeding, grooming, and assisting with lessons for beginner riders.
• Provided knowledgeable riding assistance to campers.

Time Commitment: 30 hours per week over the course of 3 weeks