Alexandria J. Belton
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Equine Management
Midway University, Midway, Kentucky, December 2021
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Management with a specialization in Equine Business Management
Minor in Pre-Law
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, New York, May 2017
Relevant Coursework
-Event Management
-Equine Anatomy and Physiology
-Advanced Principles of Equine Business Management
-Business Promotions
-Equine Nutrition
-Principles of Marketing
EQUINE MANAGEMENT RELATED EXPERIENCE
Education Programs Assistant, US Dressage Federation, Lexington, Kentucky (October 2018-Present)
- Provide administrative support for the Instructor/Trainer education programs, the North American Youth Championships, the Sport Horse education programs, and the Breeders Championships Series
- Assist in development of program content for the USDF website
- Support USDF Event coverage, including US Dressage Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park
Horse Show Secretary, HITS, Inc., Saugerties, New York (July 2017-May 2018)
- Greet and assist clients in the horse show office during check in and check out
- Process entries before and after the show, including inputting entries into the online system
- Prepare score sheets and results reports to be submitted to the appropriate Federation
- Book travel arrangements for show officials and judges
- Travel to HITS locations including Culpeper, VA, Thermal, CA, and Ocala, FL for the Winter
horse show circuit
Event Management Intern, Hilltop Farm, Inc., Colora, Maryland (May 2016-August 2016)
- Coordinated and managed 25th Anniversary celebration attended by 500 guests
- Conducted site preparation and setup for Breed Inspections, USDF Youth Breeders Seminar, and other small
on-farm events
- Communicated with clients to ensure breed inspection documentation was correctly prepared
- Assisted with daily horse care on the Main Barn floor and mare/foal care in the Raising Department
Stable Hand, Cazenovia Equestrian Center, Erieville, New York (June 2012-May 2016)
- Assisted with horse care and general barn management
- Attended shows to care for horses
- Greet and assist clients
AMBASSADORSHIPS
Sand Cloud Brand Ambassador, Chittenango, New York (January 2017-Present)
- Represent the Sand Cloud brand and their beach lifestyle on Social Media
- Work to protect marine life and spread the word within my community
COMMUNITY SERVICE / VOLUNTEERING
Webmaster and Junior/Young Rider Representative, CNY Dressage & Combined Training Association (January 2012-present)
World of Horses Educational Tent, New York State Fair, Syracuse, New York (August 2015, 2016)
CROP Walk for Hunger, Cazenovia, New York (October 2013, 2014, 2015)
Lorenzo Driving Competition, Cazenovia, New York (Summers 2010-2015)
EQUINE AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
National Dressage Pony Cup- Small Horse Division (November 2020)
Reserve Champion- Fourth Level AA- 70.090%
8th Place- Prix St. Georges AA- 66.250%
Kentucky Dressage Association (November 2020)
2nd Place- Adult Amateur, Third Level
2nd Place- Adult Amateur, Fourth Level
Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association (November 2018)
Champion- Recognized Dressage Shows, Second Level AA- 65.275%
Champion- Dressage Schooling Shows, Second Level AA- 65.976%
Rider Achievement Award- Second Level
Eastern New York Dressage & Combined Training Association (November 2018)
5th Place- Recognized Dressage Shows, Second Level- 64.423%
Champion- Dressage Schooling Shows, Second Level- 65.327%
Rider Achievement Award- Second Level
United States Dressage Federation- All Breeds Awards (December 2018)
1st Place- American Paint Horse Association, 2nd Level AA
1st Place- American Paint Horse Association, 2nd Level Open
American Paint Horse Association- Paint Alternative Competition (December 2018)
6th Place- Dressage- 40 Credits
National Dressage Pony Cup- Small Horse Division (December 2018)
8th Place- Second Level AA- 67.845%
Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championship, First Level- 12th Place, Team- 5th Place (April 2017)
USDF / Intercollegiate Dressage Association Quiz Challenge, 5th Place, First Level (April 2017)
USDF / Intercollegiate Dressage Association Quiz Challenge Overall National Champion (April 2016)
Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association 2012 Member of the Year (January 2013)