Megan Connelly

Diet planning and feeding various livestock and other animals, such as goats, horses, cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, guardian dogs, and emus.

• Facilitated the sale and transport of livestock to markets or other farms.
• Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks efficiently.
• Assisted with the breeding program, ensuring healthy offspring and genetic diversity.
• Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
• Led efforts in haymaking, including cutting, baling, and storage for winter feed.
• Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
• Assisted with disbudding activities during kidding season, and tattooing goat ears.
• Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
• Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
• Protected herds from predators using trained dogs.
• Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
• Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
• Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintained records related to animal movements, births and deaths, veterinary visits.
• Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
• Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
• Conducted regular health checks and administered vaccinations as needed.
• Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
• Prepared horses for travel.
• Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
• Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
• Managed and maintained fencing and barn structures for safety and security.
• Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
• Identified problems and took corrective action when necessary.
• Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
• Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
• Organized and cleaned barns, stables, and other farm structures regularly.
• Provided guidance to visitors regarding proper animal handling techniques.
• Implemented plans designed to improve efficiency of operations on the ranch.
• Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
• Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
• Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for needed repairs or maintenance.
• Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
• Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
• Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
• Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
• Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and livestock care.
• Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Updated and maintained databases with current information.

• Scheduled riding clinics, summer camps and pony parties to boost revenue.
• Instructed students on proper horse care, grooming, tacking up, and saddling techniques.
• Demonstrated correct riding form for a variety of disciplines such as English, western pleasure, barrel racing, trail riding.
• Provided lessons to riders of all ages and skill levels.
• Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
• Conducted trail rides with groups of up to 6 riders at a time while ensuring everyone was safe throughout the ride.
• Encouraged students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
• Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during lessons and other activities involving horses.
• Participated in local competitions by entering horses into events such as barrel racing and gymkanas.
• Assisted in the training of horses, including ground work and riding instruction.
• Managed the daily care of multiple horses in the barn including feeding, watering, turn out, in, cleaning stalls, paddocks and administering medications as needed.
• Scheduled appointments with veterinarians for routine check ups or emergency visits when necessary.
• Responded quickly to any emergencies or injuries that occurred in the barn or during lessons and rides.
• Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their experience level and goals.
• Advised participants on proper health care, nutrition, feeding and grazing of horses.
• Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
• Trained horses to respond to verbal commands and body language.
• Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
• Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
• Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
• Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and create lesson plans.