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Kam Mcdonald

Ocala,FL

Summary

Experienced show jumping Rider/Trainer with extensive knowledge developing riders from beginners through advanced with a emphasis on good flat work and safety. Proven ability to enhance performance through a tailored training program to suit each individual rider and horse/pony and effective in working with a team. Skilled in managing the well being and care of the horses. Proven show record Nationally and Internationally for myself and students I have coached from ponies to 3'6 Hunters, young hunters, small jumpers to Grand Prix, Indoors, Incentive fund and Derbies. Fostering a collaborative environment while achieving successful show results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Rider/Trainer

Nicola Dickenson
Hume, VA
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developing programs for each horse. From daily Riding to a show schedule.
  • Finding suitable sale horses for re-sale
  • Worked with the vets for maintenance and administered all medication IV and IM.
  • Managed the farrier schedule
  • Trained the owner and her niece
  • Drove the truck and trailer
  • Managed the hiring of groom and assistant
  • Managed all horse show entries and show office paperwork.

Rider/Trainer/Sales/Manager

Obora
Trebon, EUROPE
01.2009 - 10.2022
  • Head rider for a large breeding farm in Czech EU
  • Consultant on which horses were suitable for the U.S market. Rider for those horses.
  • Showing Internationaly to develop the horses for the U.S market
  • Developing and showing the jumpers up to the 1.45
  • Training and overseeing the other 8 riders.
  • Bringing groups of horses back to the states for sales.
  • Consulting on other horses in Europe for purchasing for the American market.
  • Managing client base and sales in the U.S
  • Showing the sale horses in the states to put good records on them for re-sale
  • Finding and managing lease properties in the States for Obora to base out of.

Rider

Florin Codre
Germany, EUROPE
04.2006 - 12.2008
  • Developing daily training schedule for my team of 9 horses.
  • Managing my team of grooms.
  • Showing my team of horses
  • Developing and showing the horses up to 1.45 where the head rider would take them over to the International level

Assistant Rider

Grey Fox Farm
Calabasas, California
06.2001 - 03.2006
  • I rode all the client horses and group of home bred horses.
  • Administration of all medications.
  • Making up feed and supplements
  • Helping with free jumping and starting the young horses
  • Packing for the horse shows
  • Set up at the shows
  • Managing all the grooms
  • Managing logistics and payroll for staff
  • Schooling and preparing the Grand Prix horses for the owner.
  • Showing all the hunters
  • Preparing the client horses at the shows

Head Rider/Trainer

Private family client
Houston , Texas
02.1996 - 05.2001
  • Sole Rider/Trainer for a private family.
  • Management of the daily schedule for the farm.
  • Management of the horses' daily program.
  • Management of the vet and farrier.
  • Administering medication.
  • Developing a feeding and care program for each horse or pony.
  • Setting courses at home for training.
  • Training the mother and daughter at home.
  • Organizing which horse shows to attend.
  • Showing all the hunters and jumpers.
  • Training the mother in the 3' adults and her daughter on her ponies.
  • Advising on which ponies and horses to purchase.
  • Driving the truck and trailer.
  • Packing for the horse shows and setting up the shows.
  • All office paperwork at home and at the shows.

Assistant Trainer/ Show Rider

Heavens Gate Farm
Houston, Texas
06.1993 - 02.1996
  • Coaching all levels of riders. Short stirrup, pony hunters,child/adult hunters, Jr hunters, jumpers up to 1.30
  • Schooling client horses at home
  • Showing all client horses. Low hunters to Grand Prix horses
  • Packing the trailer for the shows
  • Set up at the shows
  • Keeping up with all rides and training at the shows
  • Helping with the office work at the shows
  • Preparing horses for the clients at the shows
  • Assistant trainer at the shows
  • Driving the truck and trailer
  • Administration of all medication
  • Working with the vet, farrier, Chiro and Dentist

Education

Waterford
Utah
07-1991

Skills

  • Developing riders for show jumping with a strong foundation in flat work and horsemanship
  • Riding and developing show jumping horses/ponies for hunter, Equitation, jumpers
  • Working with a team to create a great atmosphere
  • Helping with any and all daily barn work From dragging arenas to medicating to whatever needs to be done for the day
  • Driving truck and trailer
  • Horse showing at all levels
  • International connections

Timeline

Rider/Trainer

Nicola Dickenson
10.2022 - 06.2024

Rider/Trainer/Sales/Manager

Obora
01.2009 - 10.2022

Rider

Florin Codre
04.2006 - 12.2008

Assistant Rider

Grey Fox Farm
06.2001 - 03.2006

Head Rider/Trainer

Private family client
02.1996 - 05.2001

Assistant Trainer/ Show Rider

Heavens Gate Farm
06.1993 - 02.1996

Waterford

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