Michael Thomas Harbuck
130 Anderson Road
Roxboro, North Carolina  27573
773-459-1413

Mr. Duncan
General Director /  Cavalia USA
5100 Hutchinson Street 1
Suite 300-301
Outremont, Quebec H2V 4A9

								The Sixth of February,  2011

re:   Evaluation and demand for salary increase

Dear Sir, 

I have now been employed with Cavalla for a period of five months.  It is customary in the USA
and other countries as well, to have both a performance and salary evaluation at or near this 
period of time with an employer.  As I feel that I have worked at or above any expectation, I would like to request either an hourly increase of one and a half (1.5) US Dollars per hour, and or a true salary of 400 USD per week.   My salary in Germany in the year 2001 at the stable where I worked was 15 Euro per hour, and I would like to know if you are in a position to meet and or come close to this.  In the USA, a salary is defined as the net pay for a time period.  Had I known during hiring, that Cavalia uses a Canadia/European system, I would most definately have negotiated a higher starting salary.  

Although I have been disappointed at the fact that I have been set out of many of the social functions which make up a part of the morning team in which I work, even to the point of recognizing a sort of clique,  I do realize that this is for the most part due to my age and experiences, which in some ways outweigh those who may have been employed for a longer timeframe.   It is often discouraging to be left out of the group, however I cannot and will not allow this fact to disrupt neither my future plans, and or  ability to attain more responsibility with one of the two upcoming Cavalia shows.  

I am, have been, and strive to be a better professional each and every day.  There are situations which require a reciprocation and answer to conflicts and problems, which arrive due to clashing personalities, in the same manner  which had been shown to me, and I have unfortunately been put into the position to defend both my honor and dignity.  And would do so as neccesary.   I set high priority on the respect of others, especially to elders, and those who have experience in thier respective fields.  It is my opinion, that each and every person at Cavalia deserves respect.  I expect the same.

Being an ambitious person, I am always striving to educate myself as best I can.  I am very interesed in earning an equine health certificate so that I would meet the requirements of the veterinary technician position offered with Cavalia II.  I am in fact a field research biologist and zoologist, who happens to have earned very valuble experience with horses in one of the best educated regions of the world.  I do not believe that Cavalia is using me to the best degree, and would like to know how I would be able to make myself more valuble to you.  I am open to any suggestions that you may have to make to me, please.  

I would like to comment that there have been a marked increase of work ethic and enthusiasm with the evening crew, which, if this continues and lasts, should be commended.  

Sincerely, 

Mr. Michael Thomas Harbuck
Stablehand / Driver