Makayla Gilchrist
Summary
I have a large background in the Equine industry. i started riding in 2013, in 2021 I decided to stared my own lesson program teaching english and western lesson to all ages and skill levels.
My family lives on a farm so Goats, Sheep, pigs, chickens, cows and horses are nothing new to me.
I was a Competitive 3 day eventing with my first horse from 2016-2018, in 2019 i stopped jumping my horse due to some leg injury's and swapped over to Dressage for a year. 2020 we made a switch over to western riding and started doing 4-H and later on did Highschool rodeo.
i loved volunteering/working at summer camp, working with kids and horses.
When we moved to the states i started getting back into the english world and and stared jumping and showing again.
my mare had a baby in July so i have some experience with breeding and am currently working on a breading farm learning lots about the breading industry.
Working with horses and children is my true passion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Hand
TCRBK
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced animal well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and regular health checks.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by promptly addressing hazards and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Streamlined daily operations with diligent record-keeping of animal health, feed inventory, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Assisted in the successful breeding program by monitoring mare cycles, foal development, and coordinating veterinary visits.
- Ensured proper care for injured or sick animals by administering prescribed medications and treatments under veterinarian guidance.
- Supported overall farm management with tasks such as fence repair, pasture management, and equipment maintenance as needed.
Assistant Riding Instructed
Brevard Equestrian Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Increased student confidence by providing personalized riding instruction and constructive feedback.
- Enhanced rider safety by consistently monitoring and adjusting equipment for proper fit.
- Developed strong bond with horse and rider duo to help push clients to there best potential.
- Organize and help run horse shows for all the students and riders to enjoy and learn.
- Provide basic vet care for all the horses.
- Provide a safe and smooth running Barn.
- Doing Basic barn chores and helping manage 75+ horses daily.
- Help manage the feeding and health of all the horses on the property.
Riding Coach
Aspen Acers
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Prodded a safe and fun interment for children to find a love for horses
- Teaching english and western horse back riding lessons.
- Teaching kids about everything that goes into horses, feeding, first ade, heath, tacking up and grooming.
- Running Day camps with 5-10 kids
- Fitting tack so all horses where as confutable and happy.
- Manage feeding and general care for all horses.
- Basic vet care.
- Barn management, ordering hay and grain and keeping the barn up to date.
- Booking anointments for the horses, vet, farrier etc.
- Buying and selling horses.
Summer Camp Wrangler
Alberta Pioneer Camp Alberta
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managing and caring for 60+ horses
- Fitting tack so horses are comfortable and happy
- Working with and training the troubled horses
- Basic first ade
- Teaching kids basic safety skills around horses
- Teaching groups of kids the basics of riding
- Leading trailrides with 5-15 kids
- Getting horses ready for the kids and putting them away at the end of the day
- Organizing and running fun rodeos for the kids
- helping cabin leaders withe there kids in or free time and general helping wherever we could around the camp.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cochrane High School
Cochrane AB Canada05.2022
Skills
- Equine health care and Basic equine first ade
- Equine breeding experience
- Horse show experience
- Barn management skills
- Equine lesson Trainer
- Wrangler/ Trail guide
- Child Care
- CPR training
- Summer camp councilors
- Group management
- Summer camp councilors
Timeline
Barn Hand
TCRBK
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Riding Instructed
Brevard Equestrian Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Wrangler
Alberta Pioneer Camp Alberta
05.2022 - 08.2022
Riding Coach
Aspen Acers
09.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Cochrane High School