Grace Foster
Santa Barbara
Summary
Volunteer stable hand at Ann Foster Equestrian, skilled in animal care and stable maintenance. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic organization and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with both the horses and clients. Proficient in horse handling, exercising, injury care and rehabilitation, feeding, etc, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing for all horses under care. While my only work experience is working as a volunteer with horses, I am very excited to learn new skills and start working in various other areas!
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Stable Hand/Working Student
Ann Foster Equestrian
Bakersfield, CA
2023 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and care routines for horses, ensuring the horse’s best health and well-being. This includes feeding hay, grain, and supplements specific to each horse and their dietary needs, grooming and cleaning the horses routinely, exercising the horses both physically and mentally, bonding with the horses for their emotional wellbeing, etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of horse stalls, water troughs, horse feed bins, tack/feed rooms, and horse tack/equipment, promoting safe and sanitary conditions, as well as overall horse and rider health.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of water trough levels, feed, supplements, medications, and supplies, supporting operational efficiency and ensuring all horses are provided with everything they need to stay healthy and safe.
- Developed strategies for improving stable organization, enhancing overall working efficiency and ease of access to equipment, medications, supplies, etc.
- Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
- Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing. This includes examining the horses to identify potential illnesses, injuries, etc.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper care, exercise and medication administration.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service through effective communication skills.
- Helped with holding horses for farriers, veterinarians, chiropractors, etc.
- Assisted in grooming and preparing horses for exercise, competition, etc.
- Collaborated with team members to execute stable maintenance tasks efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CACurrently Pursuing A Degree in Geology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA09.2026
Skills
- Animal care
- Team player attitude
- Stable maintenance
- Horse handling
Additional Information
Geology Club Co-President at SBCC
SBCC Department of Earth Sciences Award
In recognition of superior achievement
First Year in Geology Award
Timeline
Volunteer Stable Hand/Working Student
Ann Foster Equestrian
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Currently Pursuing A Degree in Geology
Santa Barbara City College