So. Cal: Instructed by a Professional horse training family, learning to start POA's independently, to ride & drive. Competed locally in Western, Halter, Gymkhana, Harness Racing. Show horses were also trail-riding horses. Handled ages birth to Senior horse; all gender. Competed in 4-H; conducted riding lessons.
Apprenticed, rode & showed for a Professional. Western Trainer/Whisperer that owned/showed 4 stallions.(POA,AQHA,ApHC)locally & state circuit.
Employed by a Commercial Horse Dealer who converted young horses from auction & abuse; many non-gelded into rehabilitated, useful recreation horses in 30-60 days. Assisted Dealer in wide scope of activities, incl. starting the horses, local showing &/or trail riding acclimation.
Began mobile onsite Training & Lessons. Mostly started young horses, acclimated horses to rural-residential trail riding. Light Exercise of young QH's while home between race meets.
RECENT 15 YEARS:
NE Oregon: Rerained show & rec. horses for basic cattle moving (BLM), rec. penning, all-season high mountain trail riding. Conducted training & lessons; 4-H Horse Leader.
Apprenticed with professional, non-commercial 'horse whisperer'. (Significant education block of equine psychology, natural & practical horsemanship & horsekeeping methods.)
Jan. '02-Jan. 2008: Relocated to Central Oregon, operated Animal Feed Service for rural residents--feed & ranchsitting, over 30 families.
Sole Proprietor, "Horse Coaching Service", safely assisting over 70 rec. & professional families or individuals with over 100 horses.
Oregon Professionals worked with/for: Farriers, Stadium Jumper Trainer, Equine Dentist, Horse Rescues, Cutting Horse Trainer, Veterinarians, Race Horse Trainer/Breeder, Dressage Trainer/Instructor & Endurance Riders.
Non-equine (but applicable) education/work experience in: Real Estate, Land Use, Local Govt. Legal & Admin. Also ag-related retail sales.
Spring '08, relocated to Lane County, seeking local clientelle.
