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Marissa
Gainesville, Florida, 32607, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 414532
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida, 32607, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Stable hand
- Height
- 1.66m = 5' 5"
- Weight
- 76 kgs = 11 st 13 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Florida: Gainesville, 30 miles)
- Work Types
- Temporary; Permanent; Contract; Freelance
- Work Times
- Full-time; Part-time
- Notice Required
- 2 week(s)
Qualifications
BA in Animal Science, specialization in equine from the University of Florida (Graduating May 2024) -> Equine health management -> Equine reproduction/ general reproduction -> Equine physiology -> Equine nutrition/ general nutrition
Have been working in the equine industry (2017/18 - current) -> multiple stable hand jobs -> internship as an assistant to an equine program coordinator for a 501(c)(3) group home
Duties of Current Occupation
feeding (hay/grain), watering, Turn in/ turn out, mucking stalls/ pastures, general grooming/ bathing, administering meds/ general medical care, operating tractors, lifting 50+lbs, general barn upkeep/ maintenance
Equine Work Experience
I have been working as a stable hand since 2017/18 - current (2023/24)
Specialities
I have experiences raising a 2019 colt/gelding (purchased and worked with from 3 months till current). I have experience working with young horses, broodmares, and some stallions. I also have experience with morgan horses, thoroughbreds/ warmbloods, appendix, ponies/ minis (14.2 and below), and quarter horses (some experience with arabians, draft horses/ draft-crosses, appaloosas, and paints, among others). I am a hard worker and quick learner. I keep the stable/ yard tidy and clean.
Type of Ride Work
I have experience riding western (gaming and trail), Hunter under saddle, and jumping/ flat work. Began riding as a child (6-7yrs old), but is less frequent now. I have ridden lesson horses, show horses, and some green horses. I have minimal experience colt starting but would love to learn.
Competition Details
I have not competed since I was in elementary school
Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Exercising
- People Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Working with children
- Flatwork
- Hacking