Hayden Aureli
Granby,CT
Summary
Motivated and dependable high school student with strong time management and communication skills developed through competitive equestrian sports, academics, and work experience. Known for being coachable, hardworking, and personable, with the ability to work well in team-oriented and fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Exercise Rider
P&H Horse and Pony Sales
West Suffield, CT
08.2025 - Current
- Exercise and school a variety of horses and ponies across English and Western disciplines.
- Perform daily conditioning rides to maintain fitness, balance, and responsiveness in sale horses.
- Assist with prepping horses for client showings, photos, and videos, ensuring each horse is shown to its best ability.
- Participate in versatility exercises including trail obstacles, patterns, and groundwork to improve adaptability and confidence.
- Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
Camp Counselor/Riding Instructor
US Horse Welfare & Rescue Organization
Avon, CT
06.2025 - 10.2025
- 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, and 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.
Working Student
Cozy Fields Farm
Ellington, CT
06.2024 - 09.2024
- 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
Working Student
CopperHill Equestrian Center
West Suffield, CT
12.2021 - 09.2024
- 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 2.5 hours per week
Instructor's Assistant
Jennifer Moore
12.2021 - 07.2022
- 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
Junior Camp Assistant
Maple View Farm Riding Camp
Granby, CT
01.2021 - 01.2021
- 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
Education
High School Diploma -
Granby Memorial High School
Granby, CT06-2027
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Trustworthy and committed
- Enhanced interpersonal communication
- Effective time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
Timeline
Exercise Rider
P&H Horse and Pony Sales
08.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor/Riding Instructor
US Horse Welfare & Rescue Organization
06.2025 - 10.2025
Working Student
Cozy Fields Farm
06.2024 - 09.2024
Working Student
CopperHill Equestrian Center
12.2021 - 09.2024
Instructor's Assistant
Jennifer Moore
12.2021 - 07.2022
Junior Camp Assistant
Maple View Farm Riding Camp
01.2021 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Granby Memorial High School