Lexi Hansen
Good Thunder,MN
Summary
Diligent and hardworking recent college graduate dedicated and passionate to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable and experienced in grooming, exercise, nutrition, training, equine sales, veterinarian care, and reproduction techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer 4H Horse Program Leader
Blue Earth County Horse Program
03.2017 - Current
- Promoted a positive environment at clinics, meetings, and the county fair by cultivating open communication channels within the members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented well-received activities and events such as clinics and meetings.
- Effectively managed 4H members from beginners to experienced riders.
- Designed innovative and simple horse training techniques, enhancing the learning experience for participants and promoting skill development.
HORSE TRAINER
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
- Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning
- Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs
- Evaluated potential new horses for purchase or lease by assessing their temperament, conformation, and soundness
- Maintained accurate records of horse health history, vaccinations, feedings schedules, medications administered
- Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses
- Assisted in transporting horses to shows or other locations as needed
- Performed minor medical procedures such as wound treatment or administering medications
- Researched nutritional supplements that would benefit the overall health of the horses
- Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals
- Assisted farriers in trimming hooves or applying horseshoes as necessary
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness
- Prepared horses for travel
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills
- Started and finished young horses in their respective discipline
- Marketed and sold show prospects to finished show horses
- Successfully showed and put local to national titles on self-owned horses.
Pet Sitter
Person
01.2014 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
STUDENT
University of Wisconsin River Falls
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in handling and teaching stallions to mount the phantom, while also collecting experienced stallions
- Analyzed semen characteristics such as motility, progressive motility, morphology, and concentration
- Assisted in the packaging of cooled semen for shipment and frozen semen for storage
- Monitored mare estrus by teasing and using ultrasound technology
- Prepared mares for ultrasound, AI breeding, and foaling
- Administered medications to mares
- Assisted in foaling and after birth foal care
- Tested and analyzed mare colostrum and foal antibodies.
HORSE FARM MANAGER
Pegasus Circle Farm
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Organized and maintained horse farm operations, including scheduling feedings, cleaning stalls, and managing staff
- Developed relationships with suppliers to ensure access to quality hay, grain, veterinary care, equipment parts and other supplies
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as mucking out stalls, filling water buckets, troughs and distributing hay, grain
- Supervised employees responsible for feeding and exercising horses; provided feedback on job performance when needed
- Interviewed prospective clients prior to allowing them access to facilities; ensured only qualified individuals were allowed on premises
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2023
Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Horse Health Management
- Genetics and Breeding
- Young horse development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Horse nutrition understanding
- Breeding Practices Familiarity
- Sales experience
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Patience and Persistence
Accomplishments
- Approximately $150,000 in Gross Equine Sales Earnings
- Trainer of Multiple Halter, Performance Halter, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, and Hunter Hack World and Reserve World Champions and Congress and Reserve Champions
- UWRF Colt Sale Top Seller
- Warm and Fuzzy 4H Award
Activities
- 4H member
- Mentor and president of Blue Earth County 4H Horse Project
- Cheerleading
- Dance Team Captain
- Alpine Ski Team Captain
- Minnesota Quarter Horse Board Member
- Choir
- Self-Owned Equine Training and Sales
- Professional Mane Bander
References
References available upon request.
Equine Mane Banding, Horse Show Help, Graphic Design, Videography, Content Creation
Passionate equine enthusiast with hobbies and side jobs of mane banding, horse show help including medicating, wrapping, longing, saddling, and show prep, graphic design and ad design for equine magazines, videography and content creation for social media.
Timeline
STUDENT
University of Wisconsin River Falls
01.2023 - 05.2023
HORSE FARM MANAGER
Pegasus Circle Farm
10.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer 4H Horse Program Leader
Blue Earth County Horse Program
03.2017 - Current
HORSE TRAINER
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
Pet Sitter
Person
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
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