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
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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
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Trains and finishes horses
- Judges Hunter/Jumper Shows
2003-2004 - Buford, GA
Lake
Lanier Islands, Equestrian Center Manager
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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
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
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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
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