Professional Horse Trainer
Self Employed Services
05 1986 - 10 2006
- Implemented targeted interventions for horses experiencing behavioral issues or difficulties during training sessions.
- Enhanced overall well-being of the horses under my care by maintaining clean stalls/paddocks/runs daily grooming/checking vital signs/monitoring water intake/distributing feed/hay supplements as needed.
- Maintained a safe and productive training environment by implementing strict safety protocols and procedures for both horses and riders.
- Adapted individualized training plans to accommodate changes in horse''s physical condition or behavioral patterns as needed throughout the duration of their program.
- Enhanced horse performance by developing customized training programs tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
- Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
