Liliana Armstrong
Ojai,CA
Summary
Patient and safety-oriented Equestrian Instructor with 17 years of experience riding horses of all sizes and temperaments and supporting students at various stages of riding education. Comprehensive equestrian expert with detailed knowledge of common health issues, training and communication techniques. Experienced horse caretaker and teacher of daily practices for equine health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Equestrian Instructor
Ojai Valley School
2023.05 - Current
- Educated students on proper hoof care and feeding to maintain proper conditions for equine health.
- Taught beginner through intermediate riding lessons daily, focusing on creating a safe and fun environment for students. Lessons included but were not limited to the fundamentals of both jumping and dressage.
- Experience teaching both private and group lessons.
- Accompanied Competitive Equestrian team to horse shows and other events.
- Cleaned and maintained facility with 20 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines, and cleaning practices.
- Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper equine handling procedures.
- Clipped and blanketed horses during winter months
- Administered medications both orally and IM as needed
- Lunged horses weekly
- Schooled lesson horses as needed
- Assisted with the training of young/green horses in the program.
- International riding experience
- Experience wrapping/ bandaging horses as well as other basic veterinary needs.
Exercise Rider
Peppercorn Ranch
2018.01 - 2022.08
- Assisted in restarting OTTB's
- Exercised both privately owned and school horse string
- Schooled green horses dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping.
- Experience taking green horses to both schooling shows and rated horse trials
- Experience conditioning horses for events
- C3 USPC rating
- Competition experience through training level eventing and 2nd level dressage
- Attended clinics given by former Olympian
- Qualified for USPC championships 2018, 2020, 2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies (In Progress)
Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Agricola Academy
Ojai, CA05.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and improve existing abilities
- Positive Attitude
- Honest and Trustworthy individual
- 20 years riding experience
- 16 years competitive experience
Timeline
Equestrian Instructor
Ojai Valley School
2023.05 - Current
Exercise Rider
Peppercorn Ranch
2018.01 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies (In Progress)
Thomas Aquinas College
High School Diploma -
Agricola Academy
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