Patricia Figueroa
Landrum,SC
Summary
Dedicated Horse Trainer with many years of training experience. Focused to long-term habit breaking and knowledgeable about trauma recovery and basic veterinary work. Adept at equipment fitting and maintenance. Seasoned Professional Horse Trainer with comprehensive background in equine care, training and breeding. Possess strong skills in behavioral modification techniques and horse management, ensuring optimum health and performance of horses. Notable for establishing effective training programs tailored to individual horses' needs and abilities. Successfully transformed timid or unresponsive horses into confident, obedient animals ready for competitive events or leisure riding.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Horse Trainer
self-employed
Landrum, SC
01.1995 - Current
- Retrained horses to break kicking, bolting or other bad habits.
- Placed tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to feel of equipment.
- Facilitated regular meetings between clients and veterinarians to ensure optimal health care.
- Scheduled training for riders on specific horses.
- Coordinated care and upkeep of horses and equipped them to be champion athletes.
- Trained horses or other equines using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods and performance standards.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills. (Appaloosas, Arabians, Saddlebreds and Paso Finos).
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Freed or exercised animals or provided other general care.
- Kept records documenting animal health, diet or behavior.
- Ensured that all horses were treated humanely at all times in accordance with animal welfare laws.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
Professional Horse Trainer
Los Pasos de Calidad
Arlington, TX
11.1985 - 11.1994
- Advised owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
- Developed and implemented individualized training plans for horses of varying ages, breeds, and experience levels.
- Utilized positive reinforcement methods to encourage desired behaviors during training sessions.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to encourage familiarization with human voices or contact.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Instructed riders in proper riding techniques according to their skill level and desired goals.
- Provided hands-on instruction in basic equine skills such as grooming, tacking up, lunging, and riding.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
Horse Trainer
Hacienda Besilu
Miami, FL
07.1982 - 09.1984
- Communicated with owners regarding progress and any changes needed to the training plan.
- Coached riders competing at local, regional, national levels in dressage or eventing disciplines.
- Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when working with the horses.
- Advised owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
- Monitored the progress of each horse in training to ensure goals were met.
- Assisted in transporting horses to shows or other locations as needed.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Prepared horses for travel.
Assistant Horse Trainer
RS Paso Finos
Homestead, FL
01.1975 - 03.1982
- Advised owners on strategies for continuing training and reinforcing lessons.
- Cued or signaled animals during performances.
- Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Maintained accurate records of each horse's health status including vaccinations, deworming schedules, hoof trims.
- Helped train young horses under saddle using natural horsemanship methods.
- Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
- Transported horses to shows or other venues as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Southridge Senior High School
Miami, FL06-1978
Skills
- Equine behavior
- Horse health care
- Young horse development
- Equine first aid
- Equestrian sports coaching
- Horse training techniques
Accomplishments
- Paso Fino Horse Association Trainer of the Year 1988
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Professional Horse Trainer
self-employed
01.1995 - Current
Professional Horse Trainer
Los Pasos de Calidad
11.1985 - 11.1994
Horse Trainer
Hacienda Besilu
07.1982 - 09.1984
Assistant Horse Trainer
RS Paso Finos
01.1975 - 03.1982
High School Diploma -
Miami Southridge Senior High School
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