Jenna Jensen
Edgewater,CO
Summary
Horseman well versed in training a variety of horse, breaking/starting horses, feeding/health care schedules and barn maintenance. Have experience in competing and working with top competitors and trainers. Have experience in guest relations and customer service. Knowledgeable in basic veterinary care for horses.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Wrangler
Turpin Meadow Ranch
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked closely with 50+ horses & mules.
- Led daily exercises for 8+ horses and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.
- Coordinated trail rides, ensuring smooth, safe, and educational guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of corrals and horse facilities.
- Supervised safety procedures during horse rides and interactions to provide safe and enjoyable ranch stays for guests.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Documented animal growth, individual behaviors, feeding patterns, etc.
Assistant Barn Manager
Private Eventing Barn
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Trained and exercised 3-6 horses per day.
- Groomed and tacked up to 10 horses per day.
- Operated farm vehicle machinery to perform feedings, maintenance, manure disposal and horse transport.
- Maintained medical and farrier records of histories, required shots and immunizations for horses
- Handled complex and urgent boarder/horse concerns calmly
- Fed and watered over 28 horses according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Trained, supervised, and worked closely with working students in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and safety precautions.
- Inspected, cleaned, and repaired equipment for 5 star event rider, boarders, and students.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized barn for optimal productivity and professionalism.
Barn Hand Exercise Rider
Colebroke
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Worked closely with 75+ horses during 2-year tenure.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment of horses.
- Breaking and backing of yearlings. Undersaddle work such as leg yielding, bending, brakes, and steering of 2 year olds. Conditioning and galloping of 2+ year olds.
- Led daily exercises for 8+ horses and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.
- Documented animal growth, individual behaviors, feeding patterns, etc.
- Worked and designed specific schedules, behaviors, and training for individual horses to ensure safe, relaxed yet successful environment for horses, handlers, and owners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2018
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Guest services
- Riding instruction
- Horse Training
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Guidelines
- Evaluate Animal Health
- Animal care knowledge
- Animal Handling
- Feeding Supervision
- Barn maintenance
- Farm equipment operation
Timeline
Wrangler
Turpin Meadow Ranch
05.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Barn Manager
Private Eventing Barn
06.2018 - 04.2020
Barn Hand Exercise Rider
Colebroke
01.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UC Santa Barbara