Kristen Kiker
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Experienced with various riding and training techniques, horse care practices, and building fantastic client relationships out on the trails.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barn Manager/ Assistant Trainer
Tempus Renatus Farm
2022.03 - 2024.10
- Monitored overall health and well-being of 27 horses implementing effective feeding programs tailored to each horses nutritional needs, resulting in improved performance and overall health.
- Feed, water, grooming, cleaning stalls, conducting PEMF therapy and tending to overall care for each horse daily.
- Started young horses on ground work and saddling.
- Managed all employees, scheduling, farm function and building progress on the new facility.
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army Reserves
2019.11 - 2024.10
- Provided critical expertise in the design of temporary structures such as shelters, storage facilities, and defensive barriers in remote locations or austere environments.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
Equine Trainer/ Instructor
Self Employed
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Instilled basics of horsemanship and riding in beginners, first-time or occasional riders, refining knowledge and skills of more advanced riders.
- Taught lessons ranging from western pleasure and trail to beginner hunter jumper.
- Tuned up and exercised client horses.
Wrangler/ Trail Guide
Private NC Trail Riding CO.
2021.08 - 2022.06
- Promoted responsible horsemanship through demonstrations and explanations of proper riding techniques.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Managed horse care tasks, including feeding, grooming, and tacking up, ensuring optimal health for the horses used on trail rides.
- Exercised trail horses outside of guided trails to avoid sourness from guests and beginner riders.
- Assisted in tuning up client horses.
- Taught beginner-intermediate lessons in trail riding and western pleasure.
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice/ Psychology
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
Trail guiding
Tune ups and exercising a variety of horses
Barn Management
Groom
Caretaker
Certification
Combat Life Saver
References
Blake Peele- Manager +1 (828) 772-6128
Cindy Norris- Manager +1 (828) 273-4050
Jess Quintana- Manager +1 (828) 713-2611
Timeline
Barn Manager/ Assistant Trainer
Tempus Renatus Farm
2022.03 - 2024.10
Equine Trainer/ Instructor
Self Employed
2022.01 - 2022.07
Wrangler/ Trail Guide
Private NC Trail Riding CO.
2021.08 - 2022.06
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army Reserves
2019.11 - 2024.10
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice/ Psychology
Greenville Technical College