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Overview
Work History
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Samantha Stoughton

Kernersville,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Working Student

Meraki Farm
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed inventory of grooming supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment when necessary
  • Increased efficiency in stable operations by organizing tools and equipment for easy accessibility
  • Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases
  • Assisted in breaking colts and working show horses
  • Traveled to shows

Assistant Horse Trainer

Gary Guz Stables
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted head trainer in developing training schedules
  • Ensured safe and clean living environments for horses by overseeing stable management and daily care routines
  • Supported younger or inexperienced staff members in learning proper horse handling techniques, promoting a positive work environment for all team members
  • Aided in pre-show preparations such as grooming, tacking up, and warming up the horses
  • Taught beginner lessons
  • Broke colts to wear a bit, line, and ride
  • Jogged, rode, lined and bitted horses regularly

Horse Groom

RBC Show Horses
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Exercised horses with ground work and riding
  • Increased efficiency in stable operations by organizing tools and equipment for easy accessibility
  • Oversaw turnout schedules of multiple horses, ensuring they had ample time outside for exercise
  • Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows
  • Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries

Horse Groom

Ingleside Farm
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Cared for anywhere from 8-20 horses on a daily basis
  • Maintained a clean environment for both horses and clients
  • Held horses for farriers and vets
  • Kept show and work tack clean and in good working order
  • Supported trainers in executing training plans and assisting during riding lessons as needed
  • Increased efficiency in stable operations by organizing tools and equipment for easy accessibility
  • Traveled to shows

Skills

  • Horse Grooming
  • Stable maintenance
  • Equine nutrition
  • Show Preparation
  • Groundwork training
  • Young horse development
  • Horse handling
  • Medication Administration
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability

Timeline

Working Student

Meraki Farm
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Horse Trainer

Gary Guz Stables
06.2022 - 12.2022

Horse Groom

RBC Show Horses
01.2022 - 06.2022

Horse Groom

Ingleside Farm
05.2019 - 12.2021
Samantha Stoughton