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Autumn Cox

Lexington

Summary

Reliable and hardworking professional, offering several years of experience in equine care. Experienced with the handling of foals, yearlings, young horses, pregnant mares, stallions, and high-level competition horses. Team player who values clear, upbeat communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Barn Manager and Groom

CMJ Sporthorse
Paris
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Scheduled routine veterinary appointments for horses in the barn's care.
  • Set a feeding routine for various horses to accommodate individual needs.
  • Organized feed storage areas to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
  • Inspected stalls for cleanliness and repair needs.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the grounds to identify any potential hazards or maintenance issues.
  • Monitored horse health and administered medications as needed.
  • Assisted with special projects related to upkeep of the facility such as painting stalls or replacing fencing.
  • Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
  • Delivered basic equine medical care skills such as bandaging, wrapping and medication administration.
  • Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
  • Trained new workers on safety and barn procedures.
  • Handled the care and grooming of FEI-level show-jumping horses.
  • Groomed and tacked for riders.
  • Assisted in the transportation of horses.
  • Operated farm equipment such as a tractor, manure spreader, arena drag, truck and trailer.
  • Oversaw the care of retired horses to maintain a quality of life.
  • Assisted in setting up jump courses and maintained the jump inventory.

Barn Manager

Five Points North Equestrian Summit
Paris
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
  • Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horse's progress or medical needs.
  • Monitored inventory levels of hay, grain, supplements, shavings, and other necessary items needed in the barn.
  • Instructed staff on methods of cleaning stalls efficiently while maintaining animal welfare standards.
  • Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
  • Developed and implemented barn management strategies to ensure safety of horses and staff.
  • Coordinated activities between farriers, veterinarians, trainers and other professionals involved in providing services to horses at the facility.
  • Monitored pregnant mares for signs of foaling.
  • Assisted with the transportation of horses.
  • Cared for newborn foals, weanlings, yearlings, young horses, and stallions.
  • Wrap horses' legs when medically needed.
  • Administered medication as needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of facilities.
  • Operated farm machinery such as a tractor, a manure spreader, and an arena drag.

Barn Hand

All Roses Farm
Lexington
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout.
  • Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves and providing baths.
  • Administered medication to horses as needed.
  • Assisted in live cover and handled stallions.
  • Assisted in foaling out mares.
  • Monitored pregnant mares for signs of foaling.
  • Handled newborn foals, weanlings, yearlings, and young horses.
  • Assisted in introducing young horses to under-saddle work.
  • Assisted veterinarians with palpating and inseminating mares by holding the mares.
  • Operated farm equipment such as a tractor and a manure spreader.

Barn Hand

Dauntless Performance Horses
Lexington
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, exercising and turnout.
  • Assisted in the grooming of horses, including brushing manes and tails, cleaning hooves and providing baths.
  • Monitored feed supply levels and communicated needs to the manager.
  • Maintained cleanliness of facilities.
  • Inspected pastures for hazards that could harm horses, or interfere with grazing habits.
  • Reacted quickly and effectively in the case of emergencies.
  • Communicated with the farrier and veterinarian for proper management of the horses' care needs.

Farm Hand

Hurt Farms
Hazard
08.2015 - 11.2017
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in hay production and storage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hazard High School
Hazard, KY
05-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Media Production

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Skills

  • Equine health monitoring
  • Team training
  • Effective communication
  • Reliable
  • Facility upkeep
  • Problem solving
  • Equestrian facility operations
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Responsible
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Cleanliness

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Barn Manager and Groom

CMJ Sporthorse
05.2023 - 04.2025

Barn Manager

Five Points North Equestrian Summit
05.2021 - 06.2022

Barn Hand

All Roses Farm
12.2020 - 05.2021

Barn Hand

Dauntless Performance Horses
07.2020 - 03.2021

Farm Hand

Hurt Farms
08.2015 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Hazard High School

Some College (No Degree) - Media Production

Morehead State University

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