Makala Lutz
Davenport
Summary
A skilled horseback rider, who has been riding professionally for nine years and has been riding competitively for sixteen years. Being an assistant trainer, you wear many hats; I'm very flexible and hardworking. Always putting the horses' care first. I can stay calm in emergency situations, which is extremely important when dealing with large animals. I can transport horses in emergency situations, or for everyday needs. My strengths include basic horse needs, attention to detail, feeding, cleaning, grooming, medical attention, managing a team, riding, and teaching.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Transportation
Haulin Hooves
Simi Valley
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Hook up the truck and trailer, and unhook.
- Load tack and all equipment in a timely manner.
- Drove a 4 horse slant load to a 6 horse head to head, depending on how many horses.
- Organized transportation of horses to shows or events when required.
- Helped in fire evacuations, vet runs, horseshows, and airport runs.
Assistant Horse Trainer
Shauna Pennell
Moorpark
10.2017 - 11.2023
- Supervised arena activities during lessons ensuring that everyone is following proper safety rules and procedures.
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Assisted with turnout management by monitoring pasture conditions and rotating pastures when necessary.
- Provided instruction to students on proper riding techniques, tack fitting, and basic horsemanship skills.
- Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill horses.
- Scheduled training for riders on specific horses.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Collaborated with ranch hands, vets and owners for comprehensive training.
- Exercised client's horses both on the flat and over fences according to their individual needs.
- Assisted in setting up jumps in preparation for lessons or competitions.
- Administered first aid treatments when needed, (IM)
- Conducted daily barn checks to ensure safety of horses and riders in the facility.
- Coached riders during practice sessions helping them improve their performance level.
- Instructed beginner students on how to handle a horse safely on the ground.
- Showed performance horses up to 1.20 at top rated shows including HITS.
- Specializing in teaching amateurs and juniors from ages 5 and up.
- Oversee and run our team, including stall cleaners, property maintenance, feeders, etc.
- Haul horses to shows including loading and unloading, hooking up the trailer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning
Simi Valley, CA11-2017
Skills
- Skilled horseback riding
- Horse transportation
- Horse training
- Riding instruction
Timeline
Horse Transportation
Haulin Hooves
01.2020 - 01.2025
Assistant Horse Trainer
Shauna Pennell
10.2017 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Opportunities For Learning