Tara Simpson

• Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
• Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.

• Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit to specific horses.
• Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
• Prepped horses for travel.
• Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
• Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
• Taught and rode young thoroughbred horses to become accustomed to riding with groups of horses during racing career.
• Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.

. shearing and woolhandling

• Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
• Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
• Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
• Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
• Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
• Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.