Rylee Loucks
Oriskany Falls,NY
Summary
Dedicated equine caretaker with extensive experience at Crawford Farms, skilled in horse handling and equine rehabilitation. Proven ability to enhance horse well-being through effective grooming and health monitoring. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with veterinarians to ensure optimal care and recovery for horses. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equine Caretaker
Crawford Farms
Cazenovia, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Provided daily care including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health of horses.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and safe living environments for equine residents.
- Followed safety protocols when handling and caring for horses to ensure well-being.
- Administered medications as directed by veterinarians to ensure health compliance.
- Monitored behavior and physical condition of horses, reporting changes to management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for daily operations and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for horses, resulting in reduced injuries and accidents.
- Provided specialized care for injured or ill horses, facilitating their recovery process.
- Enhanced horse well-being by providing daily grooming and thorough cleaning of stalls.
- Assisted with veterinary visits for routine checkups, vaccinations, and emergency treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications to ensure optimal health of each equine under care.
- Monitored horse behavior closely to identify any potential health issues or changes in temperament.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
Horse Groom
Vernon Downs Harness Racing
Vernon, NY
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stables to ensure optimal horse health.
- Assisted in grooming and preparing horses for races, enhancing their appearance and performance readiness.
- Monitored horse behavior and health, reporting any concerns to trainers promptly.
- Implemented feeding schedules and dietary plans to support horse nutrition and energy levels.
- Enhanced stable cleanliness by performing regular mucking and disinfecting tasks.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Central School
Madison, NY06.2024
High School Diploma -
Madison Oneida BOCES
Verona, NY06.2024
Skills
- Horse handling
- Equine rehabilitation
- Groundwork skills
- Equine first aid
- Vet Assistant
- Equine Care
Certification
Vet Assistant
Equine Science
Timeline
Equine Caretaker
Crawford Farms
08.2025 - Current
Horse Groom
Vernon Downs Harness Racing
10.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Madison Central School
High School Diploma -
Madison Oneida BOCES