Sophie
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 416515
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Occupation
- College Student (graduating in May)
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Wisconsin: Milwaukee, 30 miles)
- Work Types
- Temporary
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Comments
- I graduate in late May 2024, and am looking for a paid opportunity for the summer (available through end of Aug) where I can be a valuable member of a team. Ideally, this would be some place with opportunities to improve upon and learn new skills.
Qualifications
Goucher College, Aug 2020 - Present Major: Political Science; Minor: Equine Studies Relevant Coursework: Intro to Equine Studies, Equine Practicum, Equine Health and Veterinary Science Anticipated graduation: May 2024
University Of Limerick, Jan 2023 - May 2023 Study Abroad Semester Relevant Coursework: Equine Reproduction, The Horse Industry, Equine Health and Disease, Equestrian Skill Analysis
Documents
Equine Work Experience
Hotwalker, Sept 2021 - Present Cool out young racehorses (typically ages 2-4) after galloping in the mornings. Hold horses for bathing, vet-work.
Stud Groom, June 2023 - Aug 2023 Handle basic care of mares, foals and yearlings in a small team. Hold all horses for vet, farrier and other specialists. Transport and handle mares at the covering shed before and after breeding. Lead tours of the stallion complex for tourist groups, requires complex understanding of thoroughbred racing.
Broodmare Division Farm Hand, Oct 2021 - May 2022 Tend to basic needs of mares, foals and yearlings in a small team. Assisted the veterinarian with the examination and treatment of all horses.
Farm Hand at Hunter-Jumper Boarding Facility, Aug 2020 - Mar 2021 Independently cleaned stalls and provided hay/water/feed for 16 horses. Operated a small tractor for chores around the farm. Attended to the needs and concerns of horse owners.
Specialities
Handling Thoroughbreds at all life stages Handling mares and foals
Type of Ride Work
Goucher College English Riding Lesson Program, 2021-Present