A few postings ago, I talked about hiring a groom. I posted an ad at a local college equestrian center and almost immediately got 3 responses. We had each person lunge, ride and handle the horses. I wasn't thrilled with any of the applicants, so posted another ad at Crop and Carrot Tack Shop . Just as I was about to call one of the original applicants, I got a response from the tack store posting. This young woman was a student in theJohnson and Wales Equine Business Management Program , participated in Eventing, owned 2 horses that she kept at home, and lived 2 miles from our farm. This all seemed too good to be true. The interview was arranged, Jenn was here a few minutes early, and I hoped all would go well. I tried to stay in the background, as it would be Mark that would be working with Jenn. He liked her, and was especially pleased that she knew equine massage. We discussed all the applicants, and decided to offer Jenn the job. Fortunately for us, she accepted the position. The horses have never looked better. I am less stressed knowing they are getting worked regularly, and have time freed-up to take care of other farm projects. She is wonderful with the horses, a lovely rider, dependable, knowledgeable, and a very nice/sweet person. Jenn is a dream come true!
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