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Martha Wunder

Millwood,VA

Summary

My intial time as a working student and riding instructor gave me the base of knowledge necessary to excel in the equine industry as well as practice in taking direction and applying it to my various duties. Simultaneously, I was starting my own training business, Rax Run Eventing, which afforded me the opportunity to hone my skills managing staff and finances. I also gained a cursory knowledge of contracts such as bills of sale, liability releases, and boarding agreements. I learned how to be a strong leader through my work with horses, students, and staff in my role as their trainer, mentor and coach. Lastly, I am an effective oral communicator and was able to refine this skill through teaching lessons, interacting with vendors and practitioners, and promoting the business. One such promotion involved being on a podcast where I was able convey key messages, while maintaining a conversational flow in an unscripted interview.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner, Manager and Head Trainer

Rax Run Eventing
01.2008 - Current

Managing all aspects of a sport horse boarding and training operation, including financials (profit and loss), horse care, facility maintenance, grooming, nutrition, marketing, contracts, coordination with vets, farriers, and other practitioners, managing working students and staff, client relations, training and coaching.

Riding Instructor

Red Gate Farm
01.2008 - 12.2012

Conducting riding lesson for students of all ages and skill levels, both private sessions and groups.

Working Student

Paul Ebersole
12.2007 - 12.2008

Assisting with daily operations of a sport horse training operation including grooming, riding, competing, teaching and horse care.

Working Student

Kiki Osbourne
01.2003 - 03.2007

Assisting with daily operations of a sport horse training operation including grooming, riding, competing, teaching and horse care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Mason University
06-2011

Skills

  • Oral Communication
  • Managing Staff
  • Taking Direction
  • Managing Business Finances
  • Contracts
  • Leadership and Mentorship of Staff, Interns and Students

Certification

  • United States Pony Club graduate A(2008)
  • USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor (2011)

Timeline

Owner, Manager and Head Trainer

Rax Run Eventing
01.2008 - Current

Riding Instructor

Red Gate Farm
01.2008 - 12.2012

Working Student

Paul Ebersole
12.2007 - 12.2008

Working Student

Kiki Osbourne
01.2003 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Mason University
Martha Wunder