Maddi Devlin
WACO
Summary
Dependable and hardworking equine professional with hands-on experience in horse care, barn management, and riding. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a safe, organized environment. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring animal health, and exercising horses on structured schedules. Adapts quickly to new responsibilities and performs effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure settings while maintaining a calm and patient approach. Experienced in providing basic instruction and ensuring quality care for multiple animals. Seeking to apply and grow hands-on experience in a veterinary setting
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Barn Assistant
Heritage Performance Horses
WACO
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored the health and well-being of all horses on the property through daily checks
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe barn environment
- Administered supplements, medications, and routine treatments as needed
- Provided basic medical care and coordinated with veterinarians when necessary
- Exercised and trained horses on a rotating schedule
- Provide riding lessons for all ages
- Oversaw the care of additional animals, including dogs
- Assisted with daily feeding and care of horses at Heritage Performance Horses.
- Prepared horses for training sessions, including grooming and saddling.
- Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing of horse hooves.
Barn Assistant
Spur G Ranch
Valley Mills
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls, barns, and common areas.
- Helped manage schedule for riding lessons and training activities.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
- Oversaw the care of additional animals, including dogs, cats, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens
- Repaired broken fences around pastures to keep animals secure.
- Assisted veterinarians with treatments for sick or injured animals.
- Cleaned and maintained barns, stalls, and paddocks.
- Transported horses to competitions or shows using trailers or horse vans.
- Provided basic first aid to injured animals.
- Assisted in the daily care of horses, including grooming, feeding, and exercising them.
Barn Assistant
Heart of Texas Equestrian Academy
Valley Mills
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted in daily feeding and care of horses and livestock.
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls, barns, and common areas.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
- Watered, fed and cared for livestock.
- Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with difficult horses who may be uncooperative during routine tasks like grooming or loading into trailers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic episodes or lacerations requiring immediate attention.
- Administered supplements, medications, and routine treatments as needed
Education
Homeschool
Spencerport, NYSkills
- Hard-working
- Reliable
- Quick learner
- Can thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced settings
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
References
- Caitlin Davison (805) 819-1095
- Andres Castaño (254) 717-7627
- Haven Goodmanson (469) 441-5925
Timeline
Training and Barn Assistant
Heritage Performance Horses
06.2023 - Current
Barn Assistant
Heart of Texas Equestrian Academy
12.2021 - 03.2023
Barn Assistant
Spur G Ranch
11.2021 - Current
Homeschool