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Nash Gagnon

Nash Gagnon

Rider/Assistant Trainer
Wellington,FL

Summary

As a 20-year-old dressage rider from Southern Maine, I have devoted my life to the equestrian world. From a young age, I immersed myself in riding and barn work, and in recent years, I have developed my skills as a professional rider and assistant. Despite not having a horse background, I understand the importance of hard work. To support my riding education, I have worked full-time in barns and taken on night shifts at restaurants. These sacrifices have provided me with incredible experiences, including competing at NAYC, advancing my young rider horse to the Grand Prix level, and representing the USA on the young rider European tour. While in Europe, I chose to stay and expand my knowledge by working with young horses and stallions for a year. This opportunity allowed me to train with respected figures in the sport such as George Williams, Robert Dover, Frederic Wandres, and more. Equipped with these invaluable learning experiences, I am eager to contribute as a valuable member of your team. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, I am determined to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Rider

Hof Kasselmann
Hagen , Germany
05.2024 - Current
  • Rider for Hof Kaselmann
  • prepared young horses for the PSI auction
  • Rode older sales horses and presented them to clients
  • Worked under the watchful eye of Frederic Wandres and Lars Ligus
  • I rode a variety of horses from 3 year old stallions to international Grand Prix horses.
  • Was selected to come with them to Wellington Florida to compete and ride the horses while our head riders were out competing.

Assistant Trainer

Jane Hannigan
Wellington , FL
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Personally managed a team of 10-15 FEI dressage horses including full care and grooming
  • Competed nationally and internationally on personal and client horses
  • Communicated with clients, providing updates on their horses' progress and well-being
  • Oversaw daily care with feeding, blanketing and night checks
  • Basic veterinary care
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities
  • Monitored horse health issues including vet and farrier work

Part Time Flat Rider

Sara Goos
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Flatted young horses for a busy showjumping farm
  • Rode stallions and young horses
  • Rehabbed many horses from various ailments
  • Restarted horses after having the season off
  • Monitored the horses performance and kept owner informed of concerns
  • Pole work and bending exercises to improve strength

Skills

  • USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist

  • Selected to compete on the young rider European tour in 2024

  • Ability to ride young and hot horses

  • Competed Up to Grand Prix

  • Experience with stallions

  • FEI riding and grooming experience

  • Worked with top Trainers such as Robert Dover, Frederic Wandres and Jane Hannigan

  • Able to haul a trailer

Ability to drive tractors

  • Good grooming skills including clipping, braiding and bandaging

Quick and organized

Timeline

Professional Rider

Hof Kasselmann
05.2024 - Current

Part Time Flat Rider

Sara Goos
12.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant Trainer

Jane Hannigan
12.2022 - 05.2024
Nash GagnonRider/Assistant Trainer