Sahara Mathis
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Ambitious Ranch Hand offering 5 years of expertise in livestock care and property maintenance. Capable of providing daily care for horses. Experience in both Western and English styles of riding, including but not limited to speed events, jumping, starting colts, and retraining OTTBs. Eager to further my understanding of horse training and husbandry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wrangler
Tanque Verde Guest Ranch
Tucson, AZ
03.2024 - Current
- Primarily worked with children between the ages 4 and 13, teaching riding lessons and guiding trail rides.
- Provided guidance on proper care and handling of horses.
- Demonstrated safety procedures for riding on the trail.
- Assisted trail rides for adults with disabilities.
- Assisted in maintaining trails by removing debris, filling in ruts and other tasks as needed.
Horsemanship
Self-employed
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted experienced trainers with schooling rides and groundwork.
- Observed horses during exercise routines to evaluate their physical condition and performance.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding horse training techniques and strategies.
- Trained young horses in basic commands such as walk, trot, canter, turn, stop and back up.
- Started horses over ground poles and crossrails, and on western speed patterns (barrels, poles).
- Rode young horses during training sessions to assess their level of comfort with various gaits.
- Studied the history of horseback riding and training.
Ranch Hand
Raven Ranch-horse Boarding & Training
Tucson, AZ
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Trained new staff members in proper horse care procedures.
- Fed upwards of 85 horses on schedule.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks.
Horse Caretaker
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained half-acre paddocks housing 4 horses each.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Sized and assigned tack to individual horses to prepare for the upcoming semester.
- Cared for and groomed 8 horses each day.
- Facilitated groundwork exercises for individual horses to maintain their handleability.
Volunteer
Horse Harbor Foundation
Poulsbo, WA
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Assisted with the administration of medications to horses as needed.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Taught basic riding skills to novice riders. Also assisted with equine assisted therapy.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA04-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Equine Business Management
St. Andrew's University
Pinehurst, NCSkills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Livestock Care
- English and Western Style Riding
- Equine Training
- Teaching
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Archery
- Hiking
- Reading
- Camping/Backpacking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wrangler
Tanque Verde Guest Ranch
03.2024 - Current
Ranch Hand
Raven Ranch-horse Boarding & Training
03.2023 - 02.2024
Horse Caretaker
University of Arizona
06.2022 - 11.2022
Horsemanship
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Horse Harbor Foundation
10.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts -
Olympic College
Bachelor of Arts - Equine Business Management
St. Andrew's University
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