Kate McLauchlan

1. Preparation and Care:

• Arrived early to assist in preparing horses for the show.

• Participated in transporting horses to the ring and provided before and after care.

2. Regulations and Conduct:

• Became familiar with the regulations and rules of conduct for both FEI and USHJA.

3. Horse Readiness:

• Ensured each horse was adequately prepared for their class, focusing on tack and braiding.

1. Program Management:

• Worked under Jen Alfano, wearing multiple hats to manage her entire program alongside two other employees.

• Responsible for hauling trailers to and from various horse shows across the country.

• Set up and packed for each show.

2. Horse Care and Barn Management:

• Managed horse care in the barn, including clipping, daily grooming, and medicating as needed.

• Cleaned stalls and managed turnout.

• Assisted in organizing farrier appointments.

3. Teaching and Training:

• Assisted in teaching lessons to clients.

• Prepared horses for the ring and lunging from the winter circuit to International Derby Finals.

• Showed sale horses and client horses.

4. Maintenance and Administration:

• Repaired farm needs, such as fence posts and jump rails.

• Completed horse show entries and kept track of all health papers for shipping across state lines.

5. Professional Development:

• Participated in clinics to gain knowledge from riders as successful as Jen.

Equestrian Professional

Experienced equestrian professional with a strong background in training, management, and care of horses. Proven ability to teach and mentor riders of all levels, manage barn operations, and ensure the well-being of horses.

• Taught lessons to juniors and adult amateur owners, focusing on equitation and competition preparation.

• Rode and trained client and sale horses daily, showcasing them in competitions.

• Managed all aspects of barn care, leading a team of 5 staff members.

• Responsible for ordering and managing inventory of hay, grain, and shavings.

• Administered medications intravenously and intramuscularly.

• Coordinated logistics for horse shows, including packing and hauling trailers.

• Scheduled lessons, farrier visits, veterinary appointments, and bodywork sessions.

• Designed and reset courses to prepare riders for upcoming shows.

As a working student, Kate managed multiple horses daily and handled various barn tasks. This role allowed her to compete throughout her junior career and ride sale horses. She was consistently the first to arrive and the last to leave, six days a week. Her responsibilities included body clipping, cleaning stalls, managing turnout, overseeing the barn, assisting with lessons, scheduling, and operating farm equipment. Kate worked and rode competitively here before she was recruited to a college riding team.

• Conducted lessons for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

• Spent evenings organizing show schedules, riding and training sale horses, and supervising barn care.

• Trained young horses from the ground up, focusing on foundational skills.