Jake Witt
Somerset,KY
Summary
My name is Jake Witt and I have extensive hands-on experience in the care, handling, and welfare of cattle and horses. I am skilled in doctoring cattle from horseback and have consistently started and ridden outside horses while managing daily job responsibilities. I am a dependable, hardworking individual with a strong work ethic, respect for livestock, and a willingness to learn and take direction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Horse Trainer
Witt Quarter Horses
Somerset, KY
01.2022 - Current
- Developed training programs for young horses to enhance performance.
- Evaluated horse behavior to optimize training techniques and approaches.
- Coordinated daily exercise routines to maintain horse health and fitness.
- I have rode and started outside horses for myself through out the years of working other places.
Feedlot Manager
Daulton Farms
Nancy, Kentucky
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Monitored animal health and behavior in designated pens.
- Assisted with feeding and watering livestock daily.
- Maintained clean and safe living conditions for animals.
- Collaborated with team to manage herd movements efficiently.
- Inspected facilities for potential hazards or improvements.
- Documented health observations and reported issues promptly.
- Supported training of new staff on animal care procedures.
- Utilized equipment for pen maintenance and livestock handling.
Pen Rider
Jon Anderson Farms
Science Hill, KY
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted in monitoring livestock behavior during feeding and care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pen areas.
- Observed animal health and rope and doctor in a safe and low stress way.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety protocols in animal handling.
- Documented daily activities related to animal welfare and pen conditions.
- Assisted with the unloading and loading of pen shipments.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors to update them on progress.
Education
Somerset Highschool
Somerset, KYSkills
- Animal health monitoring
- Livestock handling
- Pen maintenance
- Herd management
- Horsemanship
- Starting young horses
- Quick learner
Timeline
Feedlot Manager
Daulton Farms
03.2024 - 04.2025
Horse Trainer
Witt Quarter Horses
01.2022 - Current
Pen Rider
Jon Anderson Farms
05.2020 - 11.2023
Somerset Highschool