Heather Meyer is an experienced equine professional seeking work as a trainer, instructor, stallion handler, or performer. She has studied various approaches to horsemanship for many years, including classical, western and natural horsemanship. Meyer has over 15 years of experience in equine training, instruction, rehabilitation, and behavior modification. She also has skills in web design, graphic design, and information technology. Her goal is to open a facility that promotes horsemanship education and its benefits.

1. Heather Meyer
earthequine@gmail.com
1 (845) 401 - 6356
Kerhonkson, NY
www.earthequine.com
www.ranchodelsueno.com
Introduction
My name is Heather Meyer. I am a seasoned, equine professional seeking
an opportunity to continue my practice of mindful, multidisciplinary horsemanship. I
have been studying various approaches to horsemanship for many years and am
currently looking for work as a trainer, horsemanship educator, stallion handler,
exercise rider, and/or equestrian performing artist. Although I am a classically
educated rider, I also have a very strong background in both western and natural
horsemanship. This diversity has presented me with many interesting opportunities
and has helped me build a unique and dynamic career. My skill set is particularly well
suited for rehabilitative work and equine behavior modification as I generally educate
my horses using cognitive communicative processes rather than training methods
that are based solely on response conditioning.
Working with horses has gifted me with a strong set of non-routine cognitive
skills that have enabled me to be successful in many other areas of my life. I have a
strong aptitude for graphic design and web development, and am about to complete
my B.S. in Information Technology with a 4.0 GPA. Hard working and solution-
oriented by nature, I also tend to be very focused and resourceful, which are traits
that have benefited me on numerous occasions throughout my career. I try to view
life from different perspectives, and seize opportunities to grow both intellectually and
intuitively whenever I can. My biggest aspiration is to one day posses the means
to develop a facility that supports and promotes the artistry and life enhancement
benefits of horsemanship in an experietial educational setting for the general public.
Professional Resume
Equestrian Skills
• Classical Dressage
• Natural Horsemanship
• Western Horsemanship
• General Horsemanship
• Stallion Handling
• Rehabilitation
• Carriage Driving
• Riding Instruction
• Horsemanship Instruction
• Equestrian Performing Arts
• Equine Behavior Modification
• Wrangling
• Core Riding
• Long Lining
• Line Work
• Barn Work
• Herd Dynamics
• Equine First Aid
• Trailering/Hauling
• Liberty/Trick Training
• Round Pen Utilization
• Equine Assisted Life Enhancement
Technical Skills
Web Design
Social Media
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe InDesign
Keyboarding
Education
Highland High School, Highland, NY
Graduated with a Regents Diploma
Columbia Southern University, Online
Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Information Technology, 4.0 GPA

2. Work Experience
* References are available upon request
Webmaster / Trainer, Rancho Del Sueño (Heritage Discover Center, Inc.)
2016, Madera, CA
Duties: Web design, social media, content writer, graphic design, photography, equine train-
ing, stallion handling, horse care, natural horsemanship, classical training, western dressage,
liberty work, relationship training, etc.
Owner / Director, Earth Equine Professional Horsemanship, freelance
2001 - present, United States
Duties: Multidisciplinary equine training, equine behavior modification, starting/backing,
horsemanship/riding instruction, horse/human relationship cultivation, equine assisted life en-
hancement, web development, content writing, graphic design, etc.
Manager / Head Trainer, Hollis Ranch, LLC
2014 - 2016, Hollis, NH
Duties: Barn management, equine training, horsemanship instruction, retraining, rehabilita-
tion, natural horsemanship, classical training, cross training (jumping, trail, endurance, dres-
sage, working western, & groundwork),problem solving, sales prep & presentation, general
horse care, equine first-aid, ranch upkeep, etc.
Apprentice / Assistant to the Manager, Sons of the Wind
2014, Merrimac, MA
Duties: Classical dressage training apprentice, assistant to the manager, groom, stallion
handling, exercise riding, rider of young/green horses, horse care, etc.
Director of Operations, Rancho Del Sueno (Heritage Discover Center, Inc.)
2013, Madera, CA
Duties: Webmaster, web design, content writer, starting stud colts, equine training, stallion
handling, horse care, exercise riding, natural horsemanship, classical training, western dres-
sage, liberty work, relationship training, etc.
Equestrian Performing Artist, Original Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria
2006 - 2011, Myakka City, FL
Duties: Principal performer, riding instruction, equine training, horse care, barn work,
cross-country hauling, stallion handling, assistance with breeding, starting/backing, charge of
difficult stallions, trick training, drills, staff training, demonstration of airs above ground (mount-
ed, in-hand, on long lines), performance of circus arts & high school maneuvers, training &
presentation of the press horse for numerous television & newspaper reports & promos, etc.
Wrangler / Carriage Driver / Teamster, Mohonk Mountain House
2004 - 2006, New Paltz, NY
Duties: Mountain carriage tours (driver/tour guide), wrangler, trail guide, teamster, horse
care/riding/driving/handling (draft/light), mule care/riding/driving/handling, guest relations,
barn work, etc.
Wrangler / Teamster, Rocking Horse Ranch Family Resort
Childhood employment, Highland, NY
Duties: Wrangler, trail guide, CHA certified, horse care/riding/driving/handling (draft/light),
herd care, teamster, guest relations, barn work, etc.
Wrangler, KNG Ranch
Childhood employment, New Paltz, NY
Duties: Wrangler, trail guide, horse care/riding/handling, barn work, etc.