Jason May
Ballarat,Victoria
Summary
I am a dedicated and driven individual who has repeatedly proven my capabilities within a management role . I believe a dedicated team is what drives the success of any training establishment , and therefore take pride in putting in the hard work alongside staff in order to bring out continued success . I am loyal and hard-working, with an eagerness to keep learning and bettering myself, in order to become the best possible leader i can be . With a desire to become a licensed trainer in the future .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Trainer
Cumani Racing
Ballarat, Victoria
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored horse health and performance during training sessions to optimize training outcomes.
- Organized daily training schedules and managed equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe handling of horses and proper care.
- Observed horse behavior to identify any signs of distress or injury promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and equipment to promote horse health and safety.
- Communicated effectively with trainers about horse progress and training needs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while conducting trainings.
- Motivated trainee performance by sparking and maintaining interest in classes.
- Managed daily communications including maintenance of calendar and appointments.
Assistant Stud Manager
Kambula
Kadina, South Australia
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Horse Welfare & Management: Assisting with foaling, postpartum care, handling foals/weanlings, feed runs, and checking paddock safety.
- Health and Veterinary Assistance: Working with vets on reproductive tasks, including scanning, vaccinations, and deworming programs.
- Farm Maintenance: Ensuring, or assisting with, the upkeep of fencing, paddocks, and stud machinery
- Manage feeding programs, grooming, hygiene, and general horse welfare
- Assist with preparation of horses for yearling sales
Pre-Trainning Manager
Drakenstein Stud farm
Franschoek , Cape Town South Africa
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Full running of the pre-training department as pre- training manager since 2016-2023 working closely with the racing manager .
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to care and feeding protocols for thoroughbreds.
- Implemented training schedules to enhance performance and readiness of racehorses.
- Coordinated veterinary care and health assessments for horses on the farm.
- Trained new employees on safety practices and standard operating procedures at the farm.
- Tow year old preparation for annual RTR sales
Education
High School Diploma -
HSS
South Africa11-2004
Skills
- Horse management
- Training schedule organization
- Horse behavior observation
- Equine health monitoring
- Veterinary assistance
- Farm maintenance
Certification
- Stud management, stud hand, transport of horses - 2013 - Via National Stud, United Kingdom
- N1 & N2 Carpentry and plumbing, 2004, Northlink, Cape Town
Ojective
- To expand on my expertise and knowledge and become the the responsable assistant trainer for the over all succesfull running of a training establishment.
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Xhosa
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Trainer
Cumani Racing
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Stud Manager
Kambula
02.2022 - 04.2023
Pre-Trainning Manager
Drakenstein Stud farm
10.2016 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
HSS