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Jessie Cannon

Nashville

Summary

Self-motivated Ranch Hand with success in caring for livestock and an agricultural property. Efficient in utilizing problem-solving techniques while working with animals and maintaining ranch operations with excellence. Competent in prioritizing safety when operating agriculture equipment and hand tools. Experienced equestrian with deep understanding and respect for natural horsemanship.

Work History

Ranch Hand - Broodmares & Foals

Sycamore Bark Thoroughbreds
Versailles
  • Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks efficiently.
  • Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for needed repairs or maintenance.
  • Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to animal care.
  • Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
  • Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and feed, ensuring appropriate levels are maintained.

Ranch Hand - Cow/Calf Operation

Blackwell Farms
College Grove
  • Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
  • Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
  • Implemented rotational grazing systems to optimize pasture use and livestock health.
  • Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration, and shearing.
  • Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
  • Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
  • Maintained records related to animal movements, births and deaths, veterinary visits.
  • Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.

Farm Hand - Animal Care and Property Maintenance

Seven Gables Farm
College Grove
  • Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Participated in training sessions related to new farming techniques or technologies.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
  • Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
  • Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
  • Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
  • Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.

Horse Trainer

Contracted
Nashville
  • Attended equine seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
  • Evaluated potential new horses for purchase or lease by assessing their temperament, conformation, and soundness.
  • Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs.
  • Exercised horses regularly using various methods such as lunging, trail riding, cross-country jumping courses.
  • Instructed riders on proper riding techniques for different types of horses.
  • Worked closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans for injured or ill animals.
  • Communicated with owners regarding progress and any changes needed to the training plan.
  • Provided community outreach on animal behavior through information materials and participation in special events.
  • Retrained horses to break kicking, bolting or other bad habits.
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities or aptitude for training.
  • Worked with various training techniques including liberty work, multidisciplinary tack and aids, advanced trail and man made search and rescue obstacle courses
  • Breaking and training of young, rehabilitated and rescued/feral horses

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Equine Science

Asbury University
Wilmore, KY

Equine, Ag And Animal Husbandry

Williamson County 4-H
Franklin, TN

Skills

  • Animal husbandry
  • Livestock management
  • Farm and ranch operations
  • Ranch maintenance
  • Horsemanship
  • Veterinary care
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Ranch Hand - Broodmares & Foals

Sycamore Bark Thoroughbreds

Ranch Hand - Cow/Calf Operation

Blackwell Farms

Farm Hand - Animal Care and Property Maintenance

Seven Gables Farm

Horse Trainer

Contracted

Some College (No Degree) - Equine Science

Asbury University

Equine, Ag And Animal Husbandry

Williamson County 4-H

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