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Tara Hammons

Pilot Point,TX

Summary

Responsible Barn Manager with years of experience managing barn operations, including breeding, grooming and handling waste disposal. Ran and operations, including breeding, grooming and handling waste disposal. Experienced in operating and troubleshooting a mobile equine saltwater spa. Cheerful and energetic individual dedicated to maintaining grounds while planning and orchestrating day-to-day care for horses and exotic animals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Barn Manager

Reid Thomas Performance Horses
Bourne, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Studied weight, feed, health, genetics and milk production records to determine feed formulas, food rations and breeding schedules.
  • Instructed group and private riding lessons for beginner and intermediate students, boosting overall revenue
  • Transported horses to and from shows
  • Monitored overall health and well-being of 50+ horses, 17 dogs and numerous exotics such as giraffes, wildebeest, African crains, lemurs, dwarfs ponies, kangaroos, wallaby, swans, peacocks and many more , paying attention to signs of concern.
  • Utilized disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels and water hoses to thoroughly clean stalls and pens.
  • Maintained medical records of histories, required shots and immunizations for livestock and stable animals
  • Ran daily personal errands
  • Scheduled veterinary appointments for vaccinations and other wellness needs to maintain up-to-date records on horse immunizations as well as farrier appointments
  • Treated animal illnesses or injuries following experience or instructions of veterinarians as well as daily supplements
  • Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
  • Planned breeding programs and optimized schedules for maximum efficiency.
  • Maintained ranch while all left for horse shows
  • Exercised and lunged horses

Franco Bertolani Reining Horses

Franco Bertolani
Pilot Point, TX
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Cleaned and maintained facility with 40+ horses and adhered to veterinary visits, feeding routines and cleaning practices.
  • Grooming
  • Saddling
  • Night Check
  • Blanketing
  • Turnouts and bringing in
  • Lunging

Tom McCoutcheon Reining Horses

Tom McCoutcheon
Aubrey, TX
01.2020 - 09.2020

Cleaned and maintained facility with 300+ horses and adhered to veterinary visits, feeding routines and cleaning practices.



Education

High School Diploma -

Sanger High School
Sanger, TX
08.2006

Skills

  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Medication Regimens
  • Creative Solutions
  • Safety Precautions
  • Wound Care
  • Towel Folding
  • Animal Handling
  • Disease Control
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Veterinary Care
  • Recording Medical Histories
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Barn Manager

Reid Thomas Performance Horses
03.2022 - 06.2022

Franco Bertolani Reining Horses

Franco Bertolani
10.2021 - 03.2022

Tom McCoutcheon Reining Horses

Tom McCoutcheon
01.2020 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Sanger High School
Tara Hammons