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Olivia

Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA

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Jobseeker No
312580
Status
Looking
Gender/Working Couple
Female
Age
28
Location
Clifton Forge, Virginia, 24422, USA
Nationality
USA
Marital Status
Single
Occupation
barn staff/groom
Height
1.74m = 5' 8"
Weight
98 kgs = 15 st 6 lb
Smoke
Drive
Preferences
Live-In Position
Bring Own Horse
Locations
(Virginia)
Work Types
Temporary; Permanent
Work Times
Full-time; Part-time
Notice Required
1 week(s)
Comments
Accommodation need varies based on distance from home.
Qualifications

Over 15 years of equine experience. Knowledge of equine lamenesses, diseases, and their different treatment methods. 4 years of field experience working in different caliber equine facilities. Ranging from privately owned, to college-owned, and camp facilities. Bachelors of Science in Biology and an Equine Science Minor from Bridgewater College.

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Duties of Current Occupation

Horse care for both personally owned and college-owned horses. All at different stages of life and of different disciplines. Ranging from retired school-masters to currently competing eq., Hunter, Jumpers, and event horses.

Equine Work Experience

I have been riding since I was 14 months old both of my parents were active in this industry when I was born. My father is a retired farrier and my mother did competitve shows with saddlebreds and quarter horses. I have currently been competing on the local SWVHJA circuit in the Hunters and eq. for around 13 years. I've shown in everything from the beginner eq. division to the working hunters on both green and experiences horses. I've been working in barns since I was old enough to and have currently held a position at my colleges equestrian center since November 2014 as barn staff. I am pursuing a minor in equine science at Bridgewater College and have gained invaluable knowledge thus far in my studies.

Specialities

The care and maintenance of competition level hunter, jumper, and eq. horses.
Treat injuries ranging from infections and bone fractures to abscesses and cuts. Administer oral medication, intramuscular injection, and some experience with intravenous injection differentiation between common analgesics (pain relief), antipyretics (fever reduction), and anti-inflammatories (steroidal and non-steroidal) Management of supplements and feed

Type of Ride Work

I was a member of my college's dressage team. I also compete at open shows on the local circuit in the 2'6 and 3' foot hunters. I have been competing in the hunters for over 8 years and have produced and sold 3 horses one as a hunter, one as a pony clubber, and one as an endurance and competitive trail horse. I have no problem working with green horses and helping bring them along nor do I mind competing them. However, I also enjoy riding and competing, experienced show horses.

Competition Details

I have only competed on the local circuit but I have been doing so for over 12 years. I have competed in everything from the beginner equitation division to the 3'6 working hunters. I have done the hunter seat medal at 3' and with my college I have competed in the Randolph medal placing 6th at finals in 2015.

Key Skills
Riding Driving license Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Clipping Teaching Exercising Competing Natural Horsemanship People Skills
Areas of Expertise
Dressage Lecturing Showing Show Jumping Working with children Flatwork Hacking Hunter Seat
Previous Employers
Employer
Dates
Contact Details
Responsibilities
Bridgewater College 01/11/2014- Bridgewater College Equestrian CenterBarn Manager Shannon Bower : 540-515-3764 Past Barn Manager from 2014-2016 Ann Schooley : 540-480-7850
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