Laina

Education: University of Arizona, Tucson — Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 1997

Awards & Certifications: US Pony Club B-Graduate / H-A Candidate, Woodside, CA. 1983-1992 Certified Equine Trigger-point Myotherapist, Pittsfield, MA. Margie Amster-Herr Equi-Myo. 1992 1991 Pony Clubber of the Year - Woodside, CA. The highest honor awarded to the most active member of the local Woodside Pony Club chapter. Equine Breeding Assistant - University of Arizona, Tucson AZ. 1994-1997.

Summary:

Started lessons in 1979. Extensive lessons, training, horse care, teaching, schooling, barn management, massage, breeding assistant, shows & tests through US Pony Clubs, US Combined Training Association, Full Circle Training & The University of Arizona. Rode and cared for well over 100 horses on varied farms and disciplines. Currently horse-handler for equine therapeutic riding programs.

Equine Skills:

• grooming
• tacking
• leading / ground work
• first aid
• bandaging
• medications, feed & supplements
• clipping
• mucking
• trailering
• schooling / warm up
• trail-riding
• myofascial massage, movement assessment
• breeding & birth assistant, foal care & handling
• Dressage & CT rider & groom, barn manager & working student

Additional: Office work, websites, event planning, program management, personal assistant, nanny, house & pet-care, social media, organizer, personable, friendly, reiki & meditation.

Resume & References Available on Contact

My specialty is care - I have an eye for detail and recognize when horses or people need help or are in distress and need extra care. I am very creative, intuitive and have magical problem-solving skills that show up at the right time. I love to see things improve and naturally tend to make improvements in either time management, organization, or the appearance of any place I work. One of my favorite offerings is body work on horses to keep them moving freely and prevent injury.

Predominantly english rider with ability to ride and tack-up western horses. Dressage, schooling, trail riding & studying of natural horsemanship. Currently riding a couple of trail horses including schooling. Seeking working student, groom or internship position, short or long term preferably in dressage and / or natural horsemanship.

Combined Training & Dressage Competitions up to second level Dressage. Groomed for Full Three Day Events.