VALUE EQUATIONBy: Courtney Riley

ABILITY

• I can keep track of finances and budget money so that you are able to save money while also paying off debt faster than estimated.

• I am very punctual, if I am not five minutes early then I am late.

• When I look at a situation I am often able to see what will be needed and do it with out being asked.

• I can get along with anyone.

• I learn from other people’s mistakes and successes.

• When given a task I am good at finishing ahead of schedule without compromising the quality of work done.

KNOWLEDGE

• I went to Stephens College from 2007-2010 and graduated with a B.A. in Equine Business Management and minor in Psychology.

• I can teach people how to ride and care for horses.

• I know CPR and First Aid

• I have also started many young horses under saddle with and without the Parelli method.

SKILLS

• I can ride many different disciplines Dressage, Jumper, Hunter, Western Pleasure, Reining, Roping

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• I can drive a truck and trailer

• I can cook rice perfectly on the stove top.

• I can clip a horse, as well as braid their manes for a show.

• I can remove a horse’s shoe

• I can go jogging with a 2 year old and infant and keep them happy till I finish my run.

TALENT

• I am good a projecting outcomes and preparing for all of them to avoid any undesired results.

• I am very good at multitasking

• I am very good at calming people and animals down when they are upset or frustrated.

• I am able to work with out being distracted while also being aware of my surroundings.

BEHAVIOR

• When something needs to get done I get very focused until it is finished.

• I am good at encouraging others around me to help them to reach their goals as well.

• I am a very energetic positive person.

• I have to be organized, if everything does not have a place I find it one.

• I do not stop until I have accomplished what I have set out to do. When people tell me I can’t do something it is just more motivation for me to accomplish it.

EFFORT

• I am always looking for ways to improve myself or accomplish tasks quicker and more efficiently.

• I am always looking for ways to instil good values to my children. One way I do this is by taking them on hikes even though I have to carry them right now.

• If I do not know something I will look into how to do it, whether it is looking on the internet, in a book, or asking someone about it.

• I lease a horse to keep up with my riding skills as well as continue learning and improving on them. I also try to go to clinics when I can.

TIME

• Past: I spent three years at a private college getting my Bachelors in Equine Business Management with a minor in psychology.

• Present: Most of my time goes to making sure my home is running smoothly. Bills are paid, kids are cared for and happy, house is in order, meals are planned, ect… I also take them to the zoo and aquariums to encourage a love for learining.

• My time in the future will be split between my family and my career. I want my kids to love learning as much as I do so I see a lot of trips to museums and places of history in our future.