No formal equine coursework, but I have developed my skills through years of riding, leasing horses, attending horse camps, and volunteering in a therapeutic riding program.

Therapeutic Riding Volunteer

• Led horses during lessons for riders with disabilities. -Prepared horses for lessons, camp and more. -Assisted riders with mounting, balance, and communication. -Helped manage multiple horses/riders in a lesson.

I have been riding since age 7 with experience in both English and Western disciplines. I am comfortable jumping up to around 3 feet and have participated in a small Western competition where I earned two medals, in barrel racing and pole weaving. I have leased horses during multiple summers, which gave me more independent riding experience and a deeper understanding of horse care and responsibility. I have also taken lessons and ridden for many years at Riverdale Stables, which has made me very familiar with structured lesson programs and busy barn routines. In addition, I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center where I guided horses for riders with disabilities and supported instructors during lessons. Through all of this, I’ve gained experience working around different types of horses, understanding their behavior, and maintaining a safe and controlled environment in both individual and group settings.

I have experience riding a variety of horses, some high-strung and energetic, some more on the lazy side. I’ve assisted in structured lesson environments and worked closely with instructors while guiding riders in a therapeutic riding program. I’m comfortable handling horses safely, managing responsibilities in busy barn settings, and adapting to different rider needs.

Flatwork and jumping, comfortable jumping up to around 3 feet, with experience riding in structured lesson programs and during summer leases. I have worked on flatwork basics such as control, balance, and transitions, as well as course work over fences. I also have a background in Western riding and have participated in a small barrel racing competition. My experience comes from consistent riding in lesson settings and working with a range of school horses with different temperaments.

I have participated in a small Western competition and a few low stake jumping competitions. While I do not have experience working in competition yards or as a competition groom, I am familiar with preparing for shows and am eager to gain more experience.