Experience with Horses

Outline your experience with horses here/the scope of your freelance services. If you’re looking for a non-equine or non- yard-based job please use this space to describe your experience skills/abilities and adapt the questions to suit your line of work.

During my time working at the riding school yard, I gained extensive experience caring as part of a team for around 50 horses. My daily tasks included mucking out stables, ensuring they were clean and comfortable for the horses. I also managed feeding, carefully preparing and distributing feed to meet each horses’s dietry needs. Turning out was another key responsibilty, where I would safely lead the horses to and from the fields, ensuring they had time to graze and exercise.

 

Key Skills

1. Foaling expertise: Skilled in monitoring and assisting with foaling, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the mare and foal during the birthing process.
2. Stallion Handling: Experienced in handling stallions, maintaining control and safety while managing their unique temperament and behaviour.
3. Young Stock Handling: Proficient in working with young horses, including weanlings and yearlings, fostering their development and training in a calm and effective manner.
4. Physical Fitness: Strong physical stamina and endurance, essential for performing demanding tasks like lifting, mucking out and handling horses.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy working with horses because it allows me to spend my days outdoors, surrounded by nature. The combination of fresh air, physical activity and rewarding experience of caring for these incredible animals maes each day fufllling.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would love the opportunity to learn about competing and everything that it involves.

• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?

I bring a strong background in horse care, hands on experience with various tasks such as mucking out, feeding, and handling horses, including foals, stallions and young stock. My passion for working with horses combined with my commitment to maintaining a clean, safe yard ensures I contribute effectively. Additionally, my ability to work well independently or as part of a team, along with my dedication to the well-being of the horses, makes me a reliable and valuable asset to your team.

Requirements

• Do you need accommodation?

I do, I am very flexible and happy to share or be alone, whatever is available.

• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?

I do have  a dog but can leave with family if not appropriate.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I do have a child that I would need to visit every other weekend.

• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?

I have 29/12/24 – 02/01/25