Kaia

Equine Studies Major and Business Minor at Asbury University

Classes in: Horseback Riding II & III, Equine Studies I & II, Equine Conformation, Equine Health/First Aid

Training Concentration

Classes in: Intro to Horse Training, Weanling Training, Yearling Training, Long Yearling Training, Starting Under Saddle I

Science Concentration

Classes in: Equine Nutrition & Forage Management, Equine Immunology & Infectious Disease, Equine Exercise Physiology & Conditioning

Currently, I am a Junior at Asbury University in their Equine Program.

Service Mounts Trainer - Asbury University

Training a 3-year-old Percheron-Thoroughbred cross Working on ground work, round-pen exercises, desensitization, and beginning to ride at the walk and trot

Jessamine Connection - Asbury University

Arranged obstacles and items needed for the adaptive riding program Served as a sidewalker or leader

Equine Administrative Assistant - Asbury University

Developed signs, flyers, and spreadsheets for the farm’s operation by using Microsoft Office services Represented the Asbury Equine Program by answering questions during various equine events

Dedicated and organized student who perseveres through all that she does, whether that be in an academic setting, in a workplace, or at a farm. Strives to create a peaceable and productive environment for all.

Received over 12 years of formal riding instruction

(most to least recent) Starting Horses, Reining, Ranch Riding, Western Horsemanship, Cross Country, Classical Dressage, Hunters/Jumpers

High school and middle school

4-H shows at the county, regional, state, and southern regional levels; IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) shows; VolRHA (Volunteer Ranch Horse Association) shows