Michaela Gruber
Floyd,VA
Summary
Congenial, self-motivator striving to heighten knowledge, hands-on skills, and consultations with other farrier industry professionals. Numerous years working with equines at varying levels of performance, from astride their back and beneath their feet.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly
Curb Roller Mfg
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Prepared and packaged boxes during box assembly line phase.
- Troubleshot issues during assembly process, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved inventory management through accurate tracking of parts usage during the assembly process.
- Achieved timely completion of tasks by efficiently following assembly instructions and blueprints.
Apprentice
Jonathan Green
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Practiced under professionals utilizing their knowledge and skills to grow and become a more well-rounded tradesperson.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
Working Student
Rafter B Ranch, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Responsible to make sure all animals on the property were fed and watered.
- Occasionally asked to work with training horses, or donkeys.
- Highly expected to help with other farm chores, such as cleaning stalls, throwing hay, worming horses, monitoring and handling those in recovery, etc.
- Handled horses to get respected turnout time.
Education
Journeyman Course -
Heartland Horseshoeing School
Lamar, MO09.2023
High School Diploma -
Hiawatha Sr High School
Hiawatha, KS05.2022
Skills
- Handmade shoe building
- Horse handling proficiency
- Horse anatomy knowledge
- Hoof and limb pathology knowledge
- Relay communication when in need of help
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Hoof trimming expertise
- Conformation assessment
- Patience and Perseverance
Accomplishments
- Miss Rodeo Topeka 2021
- Won Eagle-Eye Class Novice Division at Colorado Classic 2023
- Placed in Class 1 Novice Division at Oklahoma Memorial Contest 2024
- Certified Farrier with American Farriers Association since April, 2024
Timeline
Apprentice
Jonathan Green
06.2023 - 07.2023
Assembly
Curb Roller Mfg
07.2019 - 01.2024
Working Student
Rafter B Ranch, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2022
Journeyman Course -
Heartland Horseshoeing School
High School Diploma -
Hiawatha Sr High School