MJ Aristegui
Portola Valley,CA
Summary
- Creative Horse Riding Instructor, Holistic Horsewoman, committed to instructional techniques encompassing equine knowledge, tack and riding skills. Engaging students in activities designed for each developmental stage.
- I always put the horse first when it comes to training and care. In my lessons I emphasize horsemanship and positive connection between rider/horse.
- I create training programs to help my students achieve their goals while keeping the horses happy and healthy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Horseback Riding Instructor / Flat Rider
Good Manners School
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed multiple custom training exercises for students.
- Responsible for all aspects of horse's health and workout routines.
- Prepared horses for competitions with flat work and special stretches and routines for each horse. Communicated with students, owners & clients to provide beneficial advise and expertise regarding horse's health and performance.
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments. Scheduled hay & grain delivery and determined feeding schedules suiting different dietary restrictions and indications for all the horses to our care (23 horses in total).
- Taught lessons of all levels and encouraged horsemanship and holistic approach with every student & horse.
Horseback Riding Instructor / Flat Rider
Centro Hípico Santa Fe
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
- Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
- Scheduled riding clinics, summer camps and pony parties to boost revenue.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Taught lessons of all levels and encouraged horsemanship and holistic approach with every student & horse.
Barn Manager / Instructor / Flat Rider
Bay Light Farm
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Training students all ages and levels, mostly young children and teens.
- Riding and training lesson horses so they can be proficient for the program.
- In charge of feeding AM/PM (Grain, hay, meds).
- Helping the vet/farrier if needed.
- In charge of night checks
- In charge to give medication to horses who need it, oral only.
- Taking care of wounds and basic medical care provided.
- Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
- Encouraged horsemanship and holistic approach with every student & horse.
- Advised participants on proper health care, nutrition, feeding and grazing of horses.
Barn Manager / Instructor / Flat Rider
Spring Down Equestrian Center
09.2023 - Current
- In charge of the office, scheduling lessons, vet appointments, paying bills, answering phone and emails.
- Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
- Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
- Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
- Scheduled riding clinics, summer camps and pony parties to boost revenue.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Taught lessons of all levels and encouraged horsemanship and holistic approach with every student & horse.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design & Advertising
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City06.2012
Skills
- Horsemanship & Holistic care
- Organization and scheduling
- Saddling techniques
- Human and horse anatomy
- Tack care
- Manage classes
- Excellent customer care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Barn Manager / Instructor / Flat Rider
Spring Down Equestrian Center
09.2023 - Current
Barn Manager / Instructor / Flat Rider
Bay Light Farm
09.2022 - 09.2023
Horseback Riding Instructor / Flat Rider
Centro Hípico Santa Fe
01.2014 - 02.2018
Horseback Riding Instructor / Flat Rider
Good Manners School
06.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design & Advertising
Universidad Iberoamericana
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