Jessica Kirschner-Wofford

Jessica completed an Equine Science & Industry Mgmt. Bachelor of Science degree in May of 2000 at Salem-Teikyo University in Salem, WV.  She is also a Certified ESMT (Equine Sports Massage Therapist) as of June 2000. She is a veterinary technician and runs her own private show barn with over 20 students.

 

2005- Present - Conyers, GA

Green Tree Horse Farm, Owner/Trainer

  • Manages show barn built from scratch
  • Built lesson program for all ranges of students and performs as trainer for students at shows.
  • Trains riders in Hunter/Jumper for show readiness
  • Trains and finishes horses
  • Judges Hunter/Jumper Shows

 

2003-2004 - Buford, GA

Lake Lanier Islands, Equestrian Center Manager

  • Managed barn of 20+ horses and ponies for an international recreation corporation.
  • Built lesson program for all ranges of students
  • Managed and scheduled staff
  • Trained young riders in Hunter and Saddle Seat
  • Responsible for feeding, watering, turn out, and exercise for 20+ stall barn
  • Maintained cleanliness of barn - supervised stall cleaning
  • Enforced barn safety standards and ensured that all participants complied with them
  • Regularly checked horses for soundness and called Veterinarian when required
  • Scheduled proper farrier visits


2001-2007 - Atlanta, GA

Pharr Road Animal Hospital

  •  Veterinary Technician

Summer 1998 - 1999 - Salem, WV
Salem-Teikyo University - Employed by the Barker Equestrian Center summer program

  • Trained young riders in Western, Hunter and Saddle Seat
  • Trained several school owned horses in various disciplines
  • Responsible (shared) for feeding, watering, turn out, and exercise for 50 stall barn
  • Maintained cleanliness of barn -supervised stall cleaning
  • Enforced barn safety standards and ensured that all participants complied with them
  • Regularly checked horses for soundness and called Veterinarian when required
  • Scheduled proper farrier visits
  • Also performed many of these duties during the school sessions for 3 years
     

Summer 1997 - Canton, GA
Vicky Humphrey Training Center

  • Assisted trainers in working horses for performance training
  • Exercised horses in training
  • Groomed horses for videos
  • Assisted with Breeding Program
  • Observed and learned Performance Training Techniques
  • Worked with the ''Traveling Team" at "A" Shows and Regional Competitions
     


Summer 1995 & 1996 - Cumming, GA
Arabco

  • Groomed horses for sale videos and shows
  • Assisted in training and halter breaking weanlings and yearlings
  • Assisted in Breeding and collection for frozen seamen programs
  • Observed and learned Halter Training and Presentation techniques
  • Worked with the ''Traveling Team" at "A" Shows and Regional Competitions

 

 

 AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • 2011 - Judged Rivermont Farms Shows
  • 2010 - Judged Rivermont Farms Open Show
  • 2009 - Judged Rivermont Farms Open Show
  • 2008 - Judged Rolling Hills Saddle Club Show (Hunter Ring -July), Judged Dougherty County Saddle Club Show (September), Judged Rivermont Farms Open Show (November)
  • 2006, 2007 - Judged Rivermont Farms Open Show
  • 2006 - Judged Coyote Farms Open Show
  • 2002, 2004, 2006 - Judged Hunter Jumper shows in Athens, Madison, GA (AAHJA circuit)
  • 2002, 2004, 2005 - Judged Rolling Hills Saddle Club Shows (Hunter Ring and Beginner Ring)
  • 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 -Judged Blue Jeans & Chaps Horse Shows
  • 2000
    • Overall Athlete of the Year Award (Equine)
  • 1999-2000
    • Competed in collegiate level for S-TU Equestrian Team
  • 1998
    • Honor Award for Excellence in Equine Industry and Horse Management Salem-Teikyo University
  • 1996
    • Reserve Champion -AHSA Region 12-Horse of The Year
  • 1994
    • Champion-AHSA Service Company- Zone 4 - Horse of the Year
    • GAHA - Overall high Point - 1/2 Arab
    • GAHA - High Point Youth
    • Rode as an Outrider at the Atlanta Steeple Chase
  • 1993
    • Champion -AHSA Service Company -Zone 4 -Horse of the Year
    • GAHA-Outstanding Youth Award
  • 1992
    • Reserve Champion -AHSA Service Company -Zone 4 -Horse of the Year -
    • GAHA -Overall Champion
    • GAHA -Non GAHA Sanctioned Youth Achievement -Top 10
    • IAHA -Non IAHA Sanctioned Awards in:
      • Western Pleasure
      • Hunter Pleasure
      • Hunter Under Saddle
      • Jumper/Working Hunter
      • Hunt Seat Equitation
  • 1991
    • IAHA - Non IAHA Sanctioned Youth Achievement-Reserve Champion
    • IAHA - Non IAHA Sanctioned Award - Jumper/Working Hunter