Ramona Hazelrigg
Flemingsburg,KY
Summary
I have over 20 years experience in the horse industry working with broodmares, yearlings, weanlings and racehorses. I had been involved in breeding, foaling, weaning, sales prep, post surgical care, assisting with breaking, holding for vet and blacksmith and race day preparations. I also have 12 thoroughbreds of my own I care for daily. I am hard working, trustworthy, dependable and responsible. I work well alone or with a team. I’m a dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities. I meet animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures whether it be a million dollar yearling or an off the track retiree. I offer excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
2000
2000
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Barn Assistant
Rood and Riddle
Lexington, Kentucky
05.1997 - 12.1999
- Assisted in daily feeding and care of horses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities.
- Supported veterinary staff during routine health checks.
Veterinary Assistant
Dr Larry Caudill
Nicholasville, Kentucky
05.1996 - 12.1998
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments for various animals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Handled medical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for procedures.
Assistant Manager
Albion Farm
Nicholasville, Kentucky
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Assisted in managing daily farm activities.
- Feeding
- Watering
- Cleaning stalls
- Administering medications.
- Foaling
- Hauling horses
- Assisted with breaking
- Sales prep
- Tacking horses
- Holding for blacksmith/vet
- Bathing
Groom
Neil Howard Racing Stable
Louisville, Kentucky
- Groomed horses
- Feeding
- Watering
- Cleaning stalls
- Bathing
- Bandaging
- Assisted with exercise routines, preparing horses for training sessions.
- Monitored horse health, reporting any signs of illness or injury.
- Collaborated with trainers on horse performance and behavior observations.
- Utilized grooming tools effectively to enhance horse care standards.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Cared for the horses by grooming, bathing, clipping and trimming manes and tails.
- Cleaned tack after each use ensuring it was in good working order.
- Kept horses healthy and ready for activities by preparing and distributing feed and water on-schedule.
- Monitored hay, bedding, supplements and other supplies levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Administered medication as instructed by the veterinarian.
- Provided daily exercise for the horses including riding, lunging, turn out and hand walking.
- Tacking
- Holding for vet/blacksmith
- Laundry
Farm Worker
John T Ward racing stables
Lexington, Kentucky
- Assisted with horse grooming and feeding at racing stables and on farm
- Handled basic grooming tasks, including brushing and hoof cleaning.
- Supported trainers during exercise routines to ensure horse readiness.
- Monitored horse behavior for signs of distress or illness.
- Followed safety protocols while handling horses and equipment on-site.
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for horses and equipment.
Farm/Sales
McMillan Brothers
Lexington
- Sales prep
- Grooming
- Picking/painting feet
- Show horses
- Feeding
- Pulling manes
- Blanketing
- Watering
- Cleaning stalls
Sales
Clarkland Farm
Lexington
- Showing horses
- Bathing
- Blanketing
- Feeding
- Watering
- Taking horses to sales ring
Sales
Amende place
Paris, Kentucky
- Directed a team of regional sales managers, providing guidance on successful sales tactics.
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets in designated territory.
Van Driver
Donavid Farm
Paris, Kentucky
- Transported horses to and from the breeding shed and racetrack.
Draft horse driver/caregiver
Ky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky
- Daily care for draft and carriage horses. Harnessed horses and drove on tours around park.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with park visitors.
- Followed safety protocols while driving on park grounds.
Veterinary Assistant
First Choice Animal Clinic
Flemingsburg, Kentucky
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and procedures for various animal species.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for veterinary surgeries.
- Provided support in administering medications and vaccinations to patients.
- Educated pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
- Handled patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas to ensure hygiene standards.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
Education
ADN - Nursing/Business Management
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY 08.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
- Grooming
- Feeding
- Administering medications
- Post op surgery care
- Changing bandages
- Sales prep
- Foaling
- Breeding
- Assist with breaking yearlings
- Hauling horses to/from breeding shed
- Hauling horses to races
- Assisting blacksmith/vet
- Cleaning stalls
- Worming horses
- Administering vaccines
- Tacking up horses
Timeline
ADN - Nursing/Business Management
Maysville Community And Technical College
08.2003 - 05.2006
Barn Assistant
Rood and Riddle
05.1997 - 12.1999
Veterinary Assistant
Dr Larry Caudill
05.1996 - 12.1998
Assistant Manager
Albion Farm
01.1993 - 12.1995
Groom
Neil Howard Racing Stable
Farm Worker
John T Ward racing stables
Farm/Sales
McMillan Brothers
Sales
Clarkland Farm
Sales
Amende place
Van Driver
Donavid Farm
Draft horse driver/caregiver
Ky Horse Park
Veterinary Assistant
First Choice Animal Clinic