Tessa Stosick

Hi! My name is Tessa Stosick and i am looking in continuing my Horseback Riding Instructor career by offering lessons to Individuals who are interested in beginner to intermediate English lessons, or Therapeutic riding lessons with their own horse and facility.

Please view my qualifications and horse experience below, and reach out if you're interested. Thanks!

*EDUCATON:

-Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Augusta, MI (May 2016)

Certificate: Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor

-Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI (May 2013)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ~3.0 GPA

Major: Music Industry Management

-Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI (May 2010)

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, ~3.0 GPA

Certificate: Music Production and Engineering

*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENCE:

-Woodbine Farms, Ann Arbor, MI

(Summer 2022)

Farm Hand

-Grand Maple Farms (April 2022- June 2022)

English Equestrian Riding Instructor

-Willowbrooke Farm INC, Plymouth, MI

(February 2021-October 2021)

English Equestrian Riding Instructor

Teaching beginner / intermediate English Hunter/jumper lessons

-Michigan Abilities Center (MAC) Equine Assisted Therapy, Ann Arbor, MI

(May 2015-January 2021)

Certified (Registered) Therapeutic Riding Instructor / Equine Manager / Volunteer Coordinator

-Stepping Stones Therapeutic Riding, INC., Monroe, MI (Fall 2019)

Certified(Registered) Therapeutic Riding Instructor

-Cedar Ridge, Ann Arbor, MI (Spring/Summer 2019)

Riding Student/ Provided Barn & Equine Assistance

-Cobblestone Farms, Dexter, MI (2006-2007)

Riding Student/ Provided Barn & Equine Care

-Equestrian Team, Dexter MI (2005-2006)

Dexter High School Equestrian Team Participant

*PROFESSIONALLY ACQUIRED SKILLS- ~25 Years of Horse Caretaking and Riding Experience

~9 Years of Teaching Horseback Riding to Individuals with and without Disabilities

~10 years of Traditional English Riding Lessons, Shows & Events

-Coordination/Managing & Teaching Riding Lessons to Individuals of Various Ages

-Ensures Safe, Positive, and Meaningful Equine Riding Lessons

-Creates Lesson Plans for Individuals based off their Riding Ability and Comfortability

-Equine Coordination & Scheduling for Each Rider

-Basic Equine Health Knowledge of

Equine Health, Hoof Care(completed professional courses relating to basic natural hoof care), Maintenance & Ailments

Equine Behavior

Deep understanding of equine behavior & communication

Confident & Competent "Horse Sense"

Equine Training (Experience in Training Equines for Equine Assisted Therapy program)

-Barn Work

(Feeding/ Mucking/ Hay)

*DISCIPLINES:

-Intermediate Level Rider in

Dressage/Jumper/Hunter Jumper

-Previous Certified Equine Assited Therapeutic Riding Instructor

-Advanced Handling Ability & Groundwork Skills:

Showmanship, Leading & Handling, Free Lunging/Lunging, Ground Driving

Tessa Stosick: (734) 660-4844