Mikayla Trousdale
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Compassionate barn groom with deep love for animals and dedication to delivering exceptional care. Organized with experience in barn operations, including equine care, inventory management and general cleaning.
Skilled barn supervisor with background in managing daily operations, equine care, and staff supervision. Strengths include knowledge of equine health, maintenance of barn facilities, and efficient administrative tasks. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency through strategic planning and implementation. Regularly noted for fostering positive relationships with staff, clients, and veterinarians.
Reliable and dependable professional offering several years of experience in equine husbandry. Skilled communicator with owners to coordinate operations, improve processes and deliver exceptional animal care.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Supervisor
Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Managed daily barn operations for Bloomfield Open Hunt Club stables and paddocks
- Scheduled feeding, turnout, and stall cleaning for all the horses
- Supervised grooming, blanketing, and daily care of the horses
- Trained barn staff on handling, feeding, and cleaning procedures
- Communicated horse care updates with club members and riders
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Maintained records of horse health, feed, equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Provided training to new staff on proper handling techniques and safety procedures for equine care.
- Assigned tasks to staff members for daily care of the barn.
- Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
- Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Barn Groom
Madd Horse LLC
Williamsburg, Michigan
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Fed horses and filled water buckets according to daily barn schedules.
- Cleaned stalls and refreshed bedding up to barn standards daily.
- Swept aisles and maintained clean, safe barn areas throughout the day.
- Turned horses out and brought them in from the paddocks.
- Checked horses for cuts, swelling, and signs of discomfort throughout the day.
- Communicated effectively with owners and trainers to determine turnout schedules daily around lessons.
- Assisted with daily barn cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Provided feed, hay, bedding, grain/supplements and administered medications as needed for the horses.
Barn Groom
Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
Bloomfield Hills, MI
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Cleaned stalls and refreshed bedding for the horses.
- Fed horses and filled water buckets according to daily barn schedules.
- Provided feed, hay, bedding, and supplements for the horses.
- Turned horses out and brought them in from paddocks.
- Swept aisles and maintained clean, safe barn areas throughout shifts.
- Assisted with daily barn cleaning and maintenance activities.
- Performed routine grooming tasks such as brushing, combing manes and tails and picking hooves.
Education
Associate of Science - General Science
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI 09.2022 - 10.2026
Skills
- Equine care
- Equine health monitoring
- Safe horse handling
- Barn operations
- Record keeping
- Scheduling coordination
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Medication administration
- Communication with clients
Timeline
Barn Groom
Madd Horse LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - General Science
Oakland Community College
09.2022 - 10.2026
Barn Supervisor
Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
07.2021 - Current
Barn Groom
Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
08.2016 - 07.2018