Gabrielle Simon

Specialization in Animal Biology 

GPA: 3.85 

Between my busy class schedule, I maintain a part time job at MSU's Business Library.   My main responsibilities include assisting patrons with reference materials and inter-library requests as well as completing weekly and biweekly cleaning tasks.

During my 3 month stay, I supported a Level 2 Horse Sport Ireland western riding horse trainer in a pressure/release training regime for both green broke novice horses as well as competitive show horses on a daily basis.  I was able to attend international competitions and participate in AQHA classes. I had the opportunity to work on a one to one basis with a variety of internationally esteemed trainers including Bob Mayhew.  I also worked with three other international students to organize and complete daily farm tasks.

As a member of a research field crew, I was responsible for drawing and processing blood samples from 3-8 week old eagle chicks.  I was personally accountable for determining  and recording measurements of the chicks, nest, and tree as well as placing bands on chicks and recording band numbers for DNR use.  I worked with my crew to track and locate nests using GPS devise and aerial and ground coordinates.

As a summer job, I worked on MSU's main campus by maintaining a variety of landscape sites. This required the daily use of university vehicle and landscaping equipment.

Throughout high school, my sister's and I were responsible for care and health of 16 horses that were boarded at the ranch.  Together, we worked with two and three year old horses on ground manners for green breaking.  We also managed a herd of herford cattle, feeder pigs, goats, sheep, and other farm animals.  Under veterinarian superivision, I practiced antihelminthic protocols, aided in the injections of vaccinations, and drawing of blood samples for yearly coggins testing.  Furthermore, I also maintained fences, helped load and unload hay, and managed general farm upkeep year round.