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Portrait of Jessica Cannon

Honor Society® member

Jessica Cannon

Equestrian School Instructor at Horse barn, MN

  • Equine Osteopathy
  • Class of 2008
  • USA

Member since February 2025

About

I am an adult student. I am going to study Equine Osteopathy in hopes of becoming certified and being able to help horses, so they can help people. I have worked in the equine industry since 2003 facilitating interactions between horses and humans in a variety of ways.

Education

  • University of Minnesota Crookston

    Bachelor of Science Equine Science

    2006 – 2008

Honors and awards

  • Chancellor's List Fall 2008

    4.0 GPA

  • Chancellor's List Fall 2007

    4.0 GPA

  • Chancellor's List Fall 2006

    4.0 GPA

  • Dean's List Spring 2008

    3.7 GPA

  • All Academic Athletic Team Member

  • Division II Athletic Director's Association Achievement Award 2008

  • Outstanding Female Student Athlete of the Year Nominee

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am pursuing further education and training in the equine industry. I am juggling being a full-time mom and trying to gain the training necessary to work while my kids are at school. I would like to apply the knowledge of equine osteopathy towards horses and learn more about human health and well-being.

Graduate school interests

The program I've been accepted to is the Vluggen Institute of Equine Osteopathy. It is a 4 year program.

Outside the classroom

Hiking, riding horses, studying bones, reading non-fiction, learning about biomechanics, psychology, physiology. Spending time with my friends and family. TRX exercise class.

Experience

  • Equestrian School Instructor

    Horse barn, MN

    Jun 2022 – Oct 2024

  • Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

    Barn, MN

    Jun 2014 – Jul 2022

  • Horse barn assistant

    Stables, MN

    May 2014 – Jun 2025

  • Lead Wrangler

    Stables, CO

    Sep 2012 – Aug 2013

  • Lodge Counselor

    Ranch, MT

    Feb 2012 – Aug 2012

  • Barn Manager, Instructor

    Farm, CO

    Nov 2009 – Feb 2012

  • Wrangler

    Camp, MT

    Jun 2007 – Aug 2009

  • Wrangler in Training Coordinator

    Ranch, MN

    May 2003 – May 2007

Volunteering

  • Media Team

    Rock Hill Church

    Aug 2022 – Jun 2026

  • Tear Down Team

    Rock Hill Church

    Apr 2022 – Apr 2024

  • team member Water's Edge food and meal

    Rock Hill Church

    Oct 2020 – May 2021

  • Parent Advisory Committee member

    Charter School

    Aug 2020 – Present

  • donations sorter

    Hope Center

    Jan 2018 – Mar 2020

  • Love Justice member

    Aug 2017 – Aug 2022

  • Nursery

    Rock Hill Church

    Apr 2015 – Apr 2022

  • Horse Handler

    Hearts and Horses

    Apr 2010 – Dec 2011

  • helper

    Fort Collins Rescue Mission

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

  • weekend wrangler

    Shamineau

    Aug 2002 – Feb 2021

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent

Additional information