Kaila Thomas has experience working with horses through various internships and jobs. She groomed and prepared horses for lessons at Camino Real Farms in Temecula, California, and learned how to transition a grand prix horse to equitation. At Colorado State University, she learned how to start and prepare colts for sale. Her internship at Solomon Farm in South Dakota included managing horses' daily care. She also played varsity volleyball at Colorado State University, developing teamwork, organization, and time management skills. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science from Colorado State University and anticipates graduating in December 2015.

1. Kaila Thomas
2156 West Plum Street P.93, Fort Collins CO 80521.951-541-6077. kailathomas@msn.com
Experience
WorkingStudent June 2014-August 2014
Camino Real Farms, Temecula, CA
 Groomed and Prepared horses for head trainer
 Managed 5-7 horses,preparingthem for clientlessons
 Rode and was given daily lessonson the flatand over fences
 Learned how to transition a retired grandprix horseinto the equitation dicipline
 Developed communication skills between myself and the head trainner in regards to the daily appearanceof
the horses
Colt training/ Sales preparation August 2013-May 2014
Colorado State University, Fort CollinsCO
 Learned how to affectively start and prepare a coltfor a sale
 Learned the basic techniques in natural horsemanship
 Taught how to halter break and teach foundational ground work to a colt
 Effectivelly prepared and sold a coltin a sale
Internship atSolomon Farm May 2015-June 2015
Okaton, South Dakota
 Managed 10-15 horses daily for feeding and cleaningstalls
 Gained experience in working with green and timid horses
 Learned a different approach to trainingyounf horses
 Learned how to safely handleand manage stallions and broodmares
Division 1 IntercolliagateAthletics,Varsity Volleyball August 2011-DeC 2013
Colorado State Univeristy
 Worked with teammates to produce exceptional outcomes, developed strong teaamwork skills with the ability
to motivate and encourage teammates
 Developed a high level of organization and time management skillsthrough dedicatingmy time to being a
varsity athlete
 Promoted volleyball games by passingoutflyers and going to other sportingevents
 Acquired excellent listingskills through workingwith teams and reachingconsensus for the good of the team
Education
Bachelar of sciencein Equine Science Anticipated Dec 2015
Colorado State University, Fort CollinsCO
Awards
Athletic Scholorship to Colorado State University August 2011-May 2015

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References
Hope Davis
Camino Real Farms
Temecula CA
951-202-5909
Jason Bruemmer
AssociateDirector and Professor of Equine Science
Colorado State University
970-491-8409
Shawn Farrel
College Pastor
Murrieta CA
858-449-3266
Martijn Stuurman
Solomon Farm
Okaton, South Dakota
508-560-1548