Hunter McGtath
Bradenton
Summary
Offering strong work ethic and dedication to learning and growing in hands-on environment. Brings ability to quickly understand and apply new information related to animal care and farm operations. Ready to use and develop skills in animal handling and farm maintenance in a Barn Assistant role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Barn Hand Assistant
Tranquility Equestrian Center
Myakka City, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Fed and watered horses according to dietary needs and schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls and common areas using proper cleaning techniques.
- Assisted with grooming and tacking of horses, ensuring readiness for riding sessions.
- Monitored horse health, reporting any signs of illness or injury to management.
- Operated equipment such as tractors and hay balers for facility maintenance tasks.
- Organized feed supplies and inventory, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling animals, reducing risk of accidents.
- Consistently met deadlines for daily chores and special projects, contributing to the smooth operation of the barn.
- Enhanced animal well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and regular health checks.
- Ensured proper care for injured or sick animals by administering prescribed medications and treatments under veterinarian guidance.
- Improved animal handling skills through continuous training under experienced equestrians on staff.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute efficient feeding schedules for optimal animal nutrition.
- Provided support during equine emergencies such as colic episodes or injuries ensuring timely intervention from veterinarians.
- Developed strong rapport with boarders resulting in increased client retention rates over time.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
Education
No Degree - High School- Agriculture
Braden River High School
Bradenton, FL 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- Animal first aid
- Hay stacking
- Animal health monitoring
- Fence repair
- Assisting veterinarian
- Watering systems
- Tractor operation
- Horse handling
- Feeding animals
- Leading horses
- Stall cleaning
- Blanketing horses
- Turnout management
- Halter breaking
- Grooming horses
- Pasture management
- Braiding manes
- Manure management
- Handling foals
- Lungeing horses
- Horse care
- Pasture transitioning
- Supplement administration
- Stall mucking
- Water replenishment
- Clipping horses
- Veterinary treatments
- Feed mixtures
- Grain hauling
- Physical strength
- Preventive Maintenance
- Agricultural tractors
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Troubleshooting skills
Affiliations
American Brahman Breeders Association
Florida Junior Brahman Association
Cattlemen's Association
FFA
Manatee 4 H
Timeline
Barn Hand Assistant
Tranquility Equestrian Center
06.2024 - Current
No Degree - High School- Agriculture
Braden River High School
08.2023 - Current