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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Volunteer Work
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Hayley Richardson

Hilton Head Island,SC

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive members to success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Equestrian Trail Guide

Lawton Stables
Hilton Head Island, SC
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored the behavior of horses and riders during rides to ensure safety.
  • Performed minor repairs on saddles, bridles or other equipment when necessary.
  • Led guided rides for groups of varying sizes along designated trails in a safe manner.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding animal care standards at all times.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in order to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills when dealing with difficult situations.
  • Conducted assessments of horses' health and welfare, including hoof care, grooming, tacking up, feeding, and exercising.
  • Maintained records of trail rides including number of riders, duration, route taken and any incidents or accidents that occurred.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns.
  • Instructed riders in basic riding techniques such as mounting and dismounting safely and controlling their horse at various speeds.
  • Developed relationships with customers through outstanding customer service skills.
  • Provided information about local wildlife sightings encountered on the trails.
  • Provided instructions and safety tips to riders before each trail ride.
  • Cleaned stables, tack rooms, arenas and other areas as needed.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development activities related to equestrian sports.

Shift Manager

Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Hilton Head Island, SC
08.2020 - Current
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations as they arose.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
  • Assisted with farrier visits, vaccinations and worming.
  • Kept accurate records of daily care given to each horse including feeding times and vet visits.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting fences, mucking out stalls.
  • Loaded hay bales into storage areas.
  • Regularly monitored horses for any signs of illness or injury and reported to the owner.
  • Attended competitions and shows as part of team duties when required.
  • Provided daily exercise for the horses including riding, lunging, turn out and hand walking.
  • Managed feeding schedules according to individual dietary requirements of each horse.
  • Provided assistance during veterinary examinations or treatments if needed.
  • Cared for the horses by grooming, bathing, clipping and trimming manes and tails.
  • Instructed riders on basic equine health care practices such as cleaning hooves.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Monitored hay, bedding, supplements and other supplies levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
  • Organized horse transportation between shows and events, when required.
  • Monitored the safety of all campers during equine activities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe stable environment for the horses.
  • Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
  • Provided instruction on proper techniques for mounting, dismounting, controlling the horse, steering, speed control, and stopping.
  • Planned and taught individual and group lessons to riders of all ages and abilities.
  • Instructed students on basic horse care such as grooming, tacking up and cooling down horses after exercise.
  • Provided guidance on selecting an appropriate horse based on size, temperament and skill level required by the rider.
  • Instructed summer campers in basic horsemanship skills, such as grooming, tacking up, and riding techniques.
  • Organized activities for the campers, such as games on horseback and learning activities.

Assistant Horse Trainer

Indarra Dressage
Greenville, SC
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Helped train young horses under saddle using natural horsemanship methods.
  • Exercised client's horses in dressage training.
  • Attended competitions to assist with warm-up routines, course walks, and post-show care of horses.
  • Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
  • Followed exercise training programs laid out by a horse trainer and walked, cantered, and trotted horses regularly.
  • Prepared horses for travel.
  • Groomed horses before competitions.
  • Exercised top-quality performance horses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilton Head Island High School
Hilton Head Island, SC
05-2025

Skills

  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Team Building Exercises
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Physical Fitness
  • Public Speaking
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Experience in leadership
  • Time management abilities
  • Staff Discipline
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Grading work
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Student Engagement

Affiliations

  • I have been riding, training, and owning horses since 2016
  • ROTC Cadet/Leader

Accomplishments

  • Spring 2022 was given the job of Training Officer for my JROTC Unit
  • Fall of 2023 was promoted to my JROTC Units Executive Officer
  • Spring of 2024 was promoted to my JROTC units Commanding Officer

Volunteer Work

Volunteer ∣ Sprout Therapeutic Riding Center∣ Aldie, VA

March- May 2019

  • Prepared horses for there sessions including cleaning and tacking
  • Cleaned Tack
  • Kept barn tidy
  • Turned Horses in and out

Volunteer ∣ Hilton Head Island NJROTC ∣ Hilton Head Island, SC

  • 2021 ST. Patricks day Parade as marcher (5 hours)
  • 2021 Special Olympics (3 hours)
  • 2021 Graduation Color Guard(s) (4 hours)
  • 2021 Set chairs up for Graduation (2 hours)
  • 2022 Football game Colorguard(s) (9 hours)
  • 2022 Special Olympics Colorguard (4 hours)
  • 2022 Veterans Day Colorguard/ Celebration HHP (3 hours)
  • 2022 Veterans Day Church Colorguard (3 hours)
  • 2022 Veteran Days Six Oak Cemetery-Sea Pines (2 hours)
  • 2022 MLK Parade ( 2 hours)
  • 2022 Graduation Color Guard(s) (4 hours)
  • 2022 Volunteer Work ( 2 hours)
  • 2022 ST Patricks day Parade Color Guard (5 hours)
  • 2022 Set chairs up for Graduation (2 hours)
  • 2023 Recruiting Event (3 hours)
  • 2023 Football Color Guards (9 hours)
  • 2023 MLK Parade (4 hours)
  • 2023 Colorguard sports event (2 hours)
  • 2023 Memorial day Colorguard (4 hours)
  • 2023 Memorial Day celebration (4 hours)
  • 2023 Flag Raising (4 hours)
  • 2023 Graduation Color Guard(s) (4 hours)
  • 2023 Set chairs up for Graduation (2 hours)
  • 2024 International Night Drill demonstration (2 hours)
  • 2024 Football Colorguards (9 hours)
  • 2024 set up teacher appreciation week (3 hours)
  • 2024 two day Recruiting event (4 hours)
  • 2024 ST. Patrick's day Parade (5 hours)
  • 2024 Wingfest (4 hours)
  • 2024 Flag Raising (8 hours)
  • 2024 Color Guard Sports event (1 hour)
  • 2024 Graduation Colorguards (5 hours)
  • 2024 designing flyers (3 hours)
  • 2024 "Bagging for bucks" ( 12 hours)
  • 2024 Set chairs up for Graduation (2 hours)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Equestrian Trail Guide

Lawton Stables
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Horse Trainer

Indarra Dressage
06.2024 - 06.2024

Shift Manager

Moss Creek Equestrian Center
08.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hilton Head Island High School

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