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Sarah Strittholt

Corvallis,OR

Summary

Highly qualified horse trainer with robust experience in designing and implementing fitness programs, staff training and development, and facility management. Strengths include exceptional leadership skills, keen ability to motivate team members, and knowledge of exercise physiology and sports nutrition.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Trainer

Heirloom Equestrian Center
Battle Ground, WA
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed and implemented structured daily routines targeting performance and overall wellbeing for 20 hunter/jumper horses.
  • Delivered coaching tailored to the needs of different experience levels.
  • Travelled extensively to compete and coach at shows across West Coast and Canadian venues.
  • Supervised and organized routine veterinary, farrier, and nutritional care for training horses.

Working Student

Willamette Sport Horses
Corvallis , OR
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Kept detailed records of each horse's training progress including any changes in behavior or attitude due to new exercises being introduced.
  • Managed inventory of supplies needed for daily operations including feed, supplements, tack, equipment, medical supplies.
  • Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill horses.
  • Coached riders during practice sessions helping them improve their performance level.
  • Administered first aid treatments when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of each horse's health status including vaccinations, deworming schedules, hoof trims.
  • Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
  • Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
  • Conducted daily barn checks to ensure safety of horses and riders in the facility.
  • Exercised client's horses both on the flat and over fences according to their individual needs.
  • Monitored horses for signs of injury or illness and reported any issues to the head trainer immediately.
  • Provided instruction to students on proper riding techniques, tack fitting, and basic horsemanship skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

College Hill High School
Corvallis, OR
05-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Equine Business Managment

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Skills

  • Horse training
  • Performance analysis
  • Event organization
  • Client relationship management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team management
  • Time management
  • Reliability

Timeline

Head Trainer

Heirloom Equestrian Center
02.2024 - 09.2024

Working Student

Willamette Sport Horses
01.2014 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

College Hill High School

Some College (No Degree) - Equine Business Managment

University of Guelph

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