Kira Watson
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Dedicated equine professional with a proven track record, excelling in horse care and management. Known for outstanding customer service and effective teamwork, I implemented safety protocols and enhanced animal well-being through meticulous health monitoring, training, and care. Dependable and adaptable, I thrive in fast-paced environments while ensuring optimal outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Sitting
Self Employed Services
08.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Assisted in daily feeding, grooming, and health monitoring of horses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stables and equipment areas.
Weanling Trainer, Barn Manager
Rosebrook Farm Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient care and maintenance of barn facilities.
- Coordinated feeding schedules and health monitoring for horses to promote optimal growth.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for staff and animals.
- Assisted in training new staff on barn procedures and best practices for animal husbandry.
- Monitored overall health and well-being of over 30 horses, paying attention to signs of concern.
- Coordinated with owners to discuss training progress and adjustments in strategy.
- Administered medications and supplements to specific horses requirements depending on issue.
- Handled and desensitized foals to grooming equipment, leading, and tying.
- Assisted in weaning.
- Handled weanlings for daily. feeding, grooming, and continued desentization.
Barn Hand
Rancho Alegre
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in daily feeding and care of performance horses, ensuring animal health and welfare.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in horse management.
- Enhanced horse well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and regular health checks.
- Ensured proper care for injured or sick animals by administering prescribed medications and treatments under owners guidance.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address unforeseen challenges in animal care or facility maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
Barn Hand
Sunset Valley Farm
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Assisted in daily feeding and care of horses, ensuring animal health and welfare.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported concerns to senior staff for timely intervention.
- Participated in training new staff on safety protocols and barn procedures.
- Consistently met deadlines for daily chores and special projects, contributing to the smooth operation of the barn.
Groom
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Coordinated daily grooming routines for horses, ensuring optimal health and hygiene.
- Assisted in the preparation of horses for competitions, including bathing, tack setup, loading and unloading of horses.
- Performed bathing and clipping during winter months.
- Performed braiding horses for competitions.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL06-2025
High School Diploma -
Watson Academy Homeschool
Brooksville, FL06-2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Farm Sitting
Self Employed Services
08.2025 - Current
Weanling Trainer, Barn Manager
Rosebrook Farm Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2024
Barn Hand
Rancho Alegre
04.2020 - 07.2020
Groom
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - 01.2020
Barn Hand
Sunset Valley Farm
07.2013 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Watson Academy Homeschool