Animal Ethics & The Law: Studying the relationship between humans & animals. Additional expertise includes equine care, animal husbandry practices, & farm management. Including stable maintenance, staff supervision, record-keeping, & inventory. Knowledge of competition standards & rules. Ability to make sound decisions. Flexibility & willingness to travel for competitions. Professional, positive attitude, detail oriented & hard working.

Preform all show & home duties: Riding, tacking, grooming, lunging, show setup/breakdown, stalls, feed, water, night-check, ring/warmup assistance, collaborate closely with team members, handle multiple responsibilities & work well under pressure.

With personal experience spanning over two decades, working with horses has been a profound & evolving exploration of passion & dedication, cultivating a deep understanding of horse behavior, care, & training.

Recent professional experiences were marked by notable achievements including, contributing to the overall well-being & presentation of elite sport horses working as a competition groom at the national (A), premier (AA), and FEI level. Successfully managing the day-to-day operations with efficiency & a high standard of care.

This commitment to equine welfare has carried over in volunteer work at esteemed organizations, such as the Yavapai Humane Society Equine Center, All Friends Animal Sanctuary, & Horsemanship for The Handicap. These experiences underscore an unwavering dedication to the broader well-being of horses through hands-on care, rehabilitation efforts, & support for adoption programs.

Confidently handle all types of horses & turn out to a high standard. Equipped to treat various injuries, apply appropriate dressings, & promote healing. Comfortable administering IV, IM, & oral medications. Utilize equine therapies, such as TheraPlate, EuroXcizer, Bemer, Magna Wave, Centurion Therapulse, & MR4 ACTIVet Laser to support recovery & performance. Imparting show-ready techniques when grooming. Proficient in clipping (full-body), wraps (polo, standing, compression).

Well-versed equestrian with H/J background. Strong foundation in flatwork across multiple disciplines. Experience riding horses of various levels, from young horses to fit competition horses & seasoned schoolmasters. Ability to warm-up & cool out. Skilled in bringing horses back into work. Adept at assisting in the rehabilitation & training of challenging cases. Committed to providing optimal care & support to equine athletes, ensuring their overall well-being & success.

USEF ID: 5881741 FEI ID: 10355752

Competition Groom -
FEI2* Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). CSI3* HITS-on-the-Hudson. CSI4* HITS-on-the-Hudson. Princeton Show Jumping. Devon Fall Classic. Pennsylvania National Horse show. Coconino Horse Trials.

Competitor - Equitation: Fences - 2'3 (0.70m) to 3'3" (1.0m). Hunters: Fences - 2'6" (0.75m) to 3'6" (1.10m). Jumpers: Level 0 - 3, Fences - 2'6" (0.75m) to 4'1" (1.25m) Schooling/Training/Mini Prix, Fences - 3'11" (1.20m) to 4'5" (1.35m)