PERSONAL SUMMARY – Enthusiastic student of science, fitness and life! Driven, independent and entrepreneurial, but also the consummate team player, I am accustomed to working under intense pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. A life-long competitive equestrian on the national stage, I understand dedication, commitment and hard work. Currently pursuing a career in biosciences and pre-medicine.

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ACADEMIC – Great Valley High School, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Class of 2025

GPA: 4.1 (Freshman year); 3.9 (Sophomore year); 4.076 (Junior Year)

Academic Achievements:

• Admitted to Allied Health Services Program, 2024-2025 academic year through Technical College High School and Paoli Hospital

  • Achieved certifications to date in Basic Life Support (Child, Adult, Infant) & CPR

• Nominated for and attended 2023 Congress, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, Boston, MA

• National Honor Society

• Hispanic National Honor Society

• National Society of High School Scholars

• Society of Torch & Laurel

• Distinguished Honor Roll or Honor Roll (all marking periods)

• Member of Students Demand Action

  • Student organization focused upon firearm safety, education and mental health awareness.

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EQUESTRIAN 

Experience

• Hunter / Jumper / Equitation

• Qualified for and have competed in and/or will compete in the following 2024 National Finals:

  • ASPCA Maclay; USEF Dover Medal; EMO/USHJA Jump Seat Medal; NCEA Medal; 1.20 Jr. Jumpers Pennsylvania National Horse Show; Gladstone Cup; Jr. Hunter Finals
     

Leadership

• Captain equivalent/high-point, lead member of show team at HM Sporthorses LLC

  • Assistant to head trainer

  • Responsible for all aspects horse care and training at home and at shows

  • Designated to ride/compete sale horses upon request

  • Mentor to junior members of show team
     

Selected Noteworthy Awards & Recognition

• Reserve Champion, Zone 2 Horse of the Year Finals, 1.10 Jr. Jumpers, 2024

• EMO/USHJA Jump Seat Medal Finals, Capital Challenge, 2023

• NAL Children’s Jumper Finals, Capital Challenge, 2023

• Pennsylvania National Horse Show, 2023

  • Children’s Jumpers, 8th Place Award, Table II.D Class

• Marshall & Sterling League, Year End Award, 2023

  • High Children’s Jumpers, 3rd Place

• Champion, High Children’s Jumpers, Devon Fall Classic, 2023; Link to Article: https://phelpssports.com/devon-fall-classic-daily-sunday-september-17-2023/

• Zone 2 and PHSA* Year End Award, 2023

  • High Children’s Jumpers

  • Reserve Champion, Zone 2; Champion PHSA

• Zone 2 and PHSA Year End Award, 2023

  • Children’s Hunter Pony (Large)

• USEF National Year End Standings and U.S Pony Finals, 2021

  • 8th Overall, Medium Green Hunter Ponies

• Zone 2 Champion, 2021

  • Medium Green Hunter Ponies

• Subject of Aug. 2021 Chronicle of the Horse article: https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/delayed-pony-finals-one-of-the-best-things- that-happened-rider-says/

• Martha Ferguson Sportsmanship Award, PHSA 2020 (selected by committee)
   

Equine-Specific Education

• Intro to Veterinary (Equine) Medicine – Outschool, 2020

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PROFESSIONAL / EMPLOYMENT

Big Eq Belts, Founder/CEO, 2021 through present

• Manage all facets of equestrian belt manufacturing business including:

  • Research and Development

  • Materials Selection and Ordering

  • Inventory Management

  • Retail Sales (direct & through Etsy)

  • Wholesale Sales

  • Customer Service

  • Budgeting and Accounting

​Malvern Saddlery, Sales Associate, 2022 through present (part-time / as needed)​

• At this high-end equestrian boutique, responsible for:

• Inventory

• Sales

• Customer Service

• Displays

• Set up / Tear down mobile retail stores at horse shows

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COMMUNITY

Food it Forward, Founding Member, Throughout COVID-19 Crisis

• Solicited donations through on-line campaign, identified local restaurant owners
  likely to suffer due to downtown in business, identified families in need of food,
  purchased gift cards from identified restaurants with donations and gave them to food
  banks and identified families in need

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HOBBIES / INTERESTS

• Physical fitness/training and nutrition; Paddleboarding; Reading; Traveling

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YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@haileysalita25?si=iOMX09JnTs6WxuoP

*PHSA – Pennsylvania Horse Shows Association
*Focus in 2024 – Big Eq / Jr. Jumpers

Parental Contacts if needed:
Laurie Salita – Email: Laurie@lesapads.com; Phone: 267-251-1882
Richard Salita – Email: RSalita@salitacg.com; Phone: 267-872-0999