Rotated yearlings across pastures, gathered cattle on horseback, and assisted with herd management. Fed livestock, cleaned stables, groomed horses, and maintained tack by cleaning and oiling to ensure proper care and readiness for daily ranch ops

Extensive hands-on experience working with horses in ranch settings, including grooming, feeding, tack maintenance, and preparing horses for daily work. I prioritize safety by understanding horse behavior, maintaining calm energy, and ensuring proper handling in all environments. I implement warm-up routines before riding or work to prevent injury, focusing on gradual movement, joint mobility, and muscle activation. I’m also attentive to heat management, recognizing signs of overheating and providing water, shade, and rest as needed. I built trust with more difficult horses, including an older grey that was not social with others but became comfortable approaching me for food and care, demonstrating my patience and ability to connect with different temperaments.

Specialized in low-stress cattle handling and efficient herd movement, with hands-on experience rotating yearlings, gathering cattle on horseback, and reading animal behavior to prevent injury and improve flow. Skilled in horsemanship including grooming, tack care, and maintaining horse readiness for work. Strong understanding of conditioning, movement patterns, and early detection of lameness or imbalance in both cattle and horses.

Experienced riding and working a variety of horses including Quarter Horse stock, Appaloosas, Thoroughbreds, and Paints. Comfortable in ranch-style riding, including gathering cattle, navigating varied terrain, and maintaining control in active herd environments. Skilled in reading horse temperament and adapting handling techniques accordingly. Have worked with more sensitive and high-energy breeds as well as steady stock horses. Also experienced in groundwork and trust-building