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MARGARET MEG SCHATTE

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Highly motivated and passionate large animal behavior specialist with over 7 years of experience riding, training, and retraining horses. Proficient in recognizing illness/injury in animals, treating minor wounds, completing daily chores towards animal care, and maintaining an ideal environment for various livestock. Known for communication and interpersonal skills to create and maintain an inclusive and compassionate atmosphere.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Equine Trainer (Part Time)

Colorado Horse Rescue
03.2025 - Current
  • Improved equine behavior with consistent reinforcement of positive habits through individualized training
  • Assisted potential adopters in selecting suitable horses by answering any training/behavioral questions they may have
  • Instilled basics of groundwork and riding in green/unstarted horses
  • Maintained training records to report to others what occurred, what training methods were utilized, and anything of note such as behavioral or health issues.

Ranch Assistant

Allegiance Ranch Equine Rescue
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Safeguarded livestock welfare by providing adequate shelter, food, water, and medical attention as needed.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment on the ranch by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Assisted in training new volunteers by sharing best practices and providing hands-on guidance during their initial integration into the ranch team.
  • Oversaw feeding, while keeping inventory of nutritional needs such as grain, supplements, and hay.
  • Managed volunteers to complete daily chores such as mucking, feeding, grooming, and exercising horses.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Reinforced riding training in lesson horses through use of calm and consistent aids/cues.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Colorado State University
  • Attend and assist classes taught by Cayla Stone (ASPCA Right Horse Class) and by Temple Grandin (Livestock Behavior and Handling class)
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings and office hours to help students
  • Use computer skills to troubleshoot issues, display presentation slides, maintain canvas (grading website), update canvas to announce events/grade deadlines, and answer questions students have through both canvas and email
  • Market adoptable horses through social media
  • Transport horses to and from events

Barn Crew

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Clean and organize livestock and equine barns
  • Muck stalls
  • Refill hay feeders
  • Hose and scrub empty stalls and barn aisles
  • Maintain biosecurity protocols
  • Teach new employees
  • Drive tractor to dispose of manure

Education

M.Sc. - Animal Science, Large Animal Behavior and Welfare

Colorado State University

B.S. - Animal Science

Colorado State University

Skills

  • Ability to work fast paced environment and efficient problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Experience in training and retraining riding horses, mules, and drafts
  • Experience in veterinary medicine and animal care

Timeline

Equine Trainer (Part Time)

Colorado Horse Rescue
03.2025 - Current

Ranch Assistant

Allegiance Ranch Equine Rescue
11.2024 - 06.2025

Barn Crew

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Colorado State University

B.S. - Animal Science

Colorado State University

M.Sc. - Animal Science, Large Animal Behavior and Welfare

Colorado State University

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