Katherine Blake Email & Phone Number

Natick, Ma, Us

Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States

Provided quality care for a 22-horse herd and 120-acre facility that served 1,405 individuals annually.Reported to the Operations Director while supervising the Barn Assistants, Barn Coordinator, Caretaker and volunteersResponsible for the procurement, retirement and health of the herd, while managing equine resources effectively in support of the mission of horses and humans improving livesEnsured all grounds including pastures, sheds, barn and farm equipment were safety maintained and suitable for the needs of the organizationInstructed two weekly therapeutic horseback riding lessons per week, teaching a total of 8 participantsAssisted in creating the Equine and Building and Grounds Expenses annual budgets, projected at $172,500 and $93,283, respectively

United States

Overall operating oversight for the only PATH International Premier Accredited therapeutic horsemanship center in central Massachusetts consisting of 13 equines and multiple small animals.Scheduled all equine and small animal appointments, managing day-to-day operations and care of the barn, arena, small animal areas and surrounding propertyTaught Adult Transition Program job skills sessions and horsemanship lessons, provided trauma informed care to residential and community studentsOversaw stable staff coverage including scheduling, training, and supervising employeesManaged inventory and ordering of supplies; organized receipts for monthly credit card reportPrepared equines and small animals to be integrated into lessons that promoted behavioral, educational, emotional and social improvements in individuals with a history of challenges

Medway, Massachusetts, United States

A full-service hunter/jumper facility offering training, lessons, equestrian education programs,boarding, shows, and clinics.Managed priorities of riders, horses, and trainers in time-sensitive, highly competitive settings Oversaw summer horsemanship program, led daily lessons and activities for participants Assisted in daily barn operations

Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania, United States

Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center, Stable Manager/Lead InstructorReported to the Board of Directors, oversaw all barn operations including lessons, staff, volunteers and care of the horses for a 56 acre riding center• Expanded clientele by 50%, scheduling, planning and teaching weekly lessons to riders• Created and coordinated employee, volunteer, and horse schedules and time sheets• Recruited, trained, and supervised all barn staff and volunteers• Scheduled appointments and organized health records to maintain the well-being of the herd• Developed and conducted programming for four school districts and summer camps• Contributed to fundraising efforts with proceeds over $6,000• Created content and marketing material for the organization’s social media accounts

Holliston, Ma

Camp counselor and instructor, teaching students the fundamentals of riding• Oversaw weekend horsemanship program, supervising working students and young riders• Assisted in equine care, first aid and the schooling of horses• Taught weekly lessons to clients