James Belden Jr.
Williston,FL
Summary
Dedicated equine care and management professional with extensive experience in training and understanding the unique needs and behaviors of horses. Proven ability to apply critical thinking and keen observational skills, supported by a solid foundation in equine health and performance sports. Committed to enhancing the well-being of equine athletes while providing exceptional support to their owners. Passionate about a decision making mindset that first and foremost consideres the horse and its benefit. I hope to apply this mindset in a veterinary context as I pursue admittance to veterinary school.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner and Manager
Sunflower Sport Horses
Williston, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Management of our equine training, sales, and physical rehabilitation business, co-owned with my wife
Teaching Assistant - Horse Training and Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted students with the initial steps of properly training a horse and first rides.
- Served as an assistant to the professor in charge of the class for set-up beforehand and clean-up afterward.
- Practiced observation of student-equine interaction to assist the professor in assigning student-equine pairs at the beginning of the semester.
Farrier’s Assistant
Mike Bennetch Farrier
Marion County, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Gained invaluable experience in applying an understanding of the biomechanics of equine limbs
- Prepared hooves prior to being shod as well as dressing the hoof afterward.
- Trimmed barefoot horses such as broodmares both supervised and unsupervised.
- Ensured the truck was stocked with appropriate quantities of the proper supplies.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to develop care plans for problematic cases.
Mobile Sales Representative Intern
FarmVet
Lexington, KY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Cultivated relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Ensured shelves are adequately stocked and products in inventory were accounted for.
Veterinary Assistant
Left Bank Equine
Wellington, FL
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted professional veterinarians with routine tasks and operation of devices such as those used for radiography and ultrasound.
- Observed cases of diagnosis and treatment on a routine basis for years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences, Equine Specialization
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach, FL08.2022
Skills
- Intravenous and intramuscular injections
- Maintenance of composure in high stakes situations
- Achieving and recognizing and well trimmed and balanced hoof
- Small business operations
- Capability of understanding the trust that accompanies independent assignments
- Customer relations
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - Horse Training and Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville
08.2024 - 12.2024
Co-owner and Manager
Sunflower Sport Horses
07.2023 - Current
Farrier’s Assistant
Mike Bennetch Farrier
05.2023 - 07.2023
Mobile Sales Representative Intern
FarmVet
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Left Bank Equine
12.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - undefined
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences, Equine Specialization
University of Florida
Life Experience
- Confident and experienced in the transportation and handling of horses
- Years of experience competing at NRHA, AQHA, and APHA horse shows
- Experience constructing sheds, pole barns, and other agricultural structures