Experienced stockman with a well-developed knowledge base in both cattle and horses. Expertise in feedlot cattle, exporting cattle, and processes. After years of successfully being an Equine Clinician, I come with years of experience in teaching people and developing their skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Horse Breaker/Trainer/Farrier & Clinician
Self Employed
Georgina, WA
01.2020 - Current
Trained and rode horses across wide age range and exhibited excellent horse handling skills.
Monitored horses' health and temperament for signs of injury and illness.
Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
Researched nutritional supplements that would benefit the overall health of the horses.
Performed minor medical procedures such as wound treatment or administering medications.
Assisted in transporting horses to shows or other locations as needed.
Instructed riders on proper riding techniques for different types of horses and horse disciplines.
Communicated with owners regarding progress and any changes needed to the training plan.
Monitored the progress of each horse in training to ensure goals were met.
Provided daily care and grooming of horses, including brushing, bathing, clipping, and hoof cleaning.
Trimming and balancing horses' hooves to ensure proper foot health.
Diagnosed lameness issues related to the horse's feet and legs structure.
Provided advice on how best to care for a horse's feet between visits.
Monitored horses post-treatment to ensure that their hooves were healing correctly.
Examined a horse's gait in order to identify any abnormalities requiring attention.
Instructed owners on how often they should have their horse's hooves trimmed or shod.
Maintained, sharpened, and heated tools for farrier work.
Performed corrective shoeing procedures.
Held and instructed in horse clinics, including mechanical cow clinics, with groups of riders at various ability levels.
Successfully competed in campdrafting and cutting competitions. Trained young horses on cattle.
Farm Hand
Georgina Farms - Garreth Rowe
Georgina, WA
09.2017 - 12.2019
Cared for cattle, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary. This included a small feedlot and paddocked stock.
Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors, telehandleres, loaders, and other machinery.
Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Provided assistance during calving season and weaning for livestock animals.
Cleaned out stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and feedlot pens.
Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock.
Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands or NILS tags.
Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
Completed mustering, pen sorting, and pen riding.
Horse Starting, Training, Farrier and Clinician
Self Employed
Georgina, WA
12.2006 - 08.2017
Assisted in the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves to ensure proper foot health.
Maintained, sharpened, and heated tools for farrier work.
Consulted with veterinarians on treatment plans for horses with hoof issues.
Applied shoeing techniques to provide necessary support to horse's feet.
Constructed custom shoes for specific needs (as required).
Diagnosed lameness issues related to the horse's feet and legs structure.
Provided advice on how best to care for a horse's feet between visits.
Assessed animals for injury and illness.
Administered medications to animals.
Completed horse training for individual clients.
Demonstrated different riding styles such as Western or English riding.
Developed and implemented individualized training plans for horses of varying ages, breeds, and experience levels.
Planned and taught individual and group lessons to riders of all ages and abilities.
Head Stockman
Astrix - John Roberts
Mt Horner/Irwin, WA
01.2004 - 11.2006
Managed daily operations of livestock, including feeding and watering.
Supervised staff in the care of cattle and horses.
Ensured proper medications were administered to sick or injured animals.
Monitored animal health and wellbeing by performing regular inspections and treatments.
Assisted with the loading and unloading of livestock from trailers or trucks.
Developed strategies for controlling disease outbreaks among herds.
Organized herd movements between paddocks to maximize pasture utilization.
Coordinated with veterinarians to provide appropriate medical treatments when necessary.
Implemented protocols for humane euthanasia when required.
Facilitated communication between staff members regarding issues related to animal care.
Oversaw training sessions for new stockpersons on best practices for animal husbandry.
Performed repairs such as fixing fences or replacing broken gates.
Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Observe and assisted cows during calving season to ensure a safe delivery of calf.
Feed and water livestock, monitor health conditions, inspect pastures and fencing for damage.
Remove manure from pens, clean up spills, maintain feed storage areas.
Operate farm machinery such as tractors and telehandlers, loaders and motorbikes.
Sort cattle into appropriate groups based on age, sex, and weight for branding and nils tagging purposes.
Drafting cattle according to weight, age, and physical condition.
Completed exporting protocols in prepapration for exporting of cattle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northam Senior High School
Northam, WA
12-1977
Skills
Experienced cattle and horse stockman
Very experienced in animal management and care
Committed to managing livestock to high standards
Very reliable
Experienced in supervising teams working with livestock