Future Requirements

• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?

I am now seeking a role within a friendly and supportive team—both human and equine—where I can return to more hands-on work with horses while still utilising my HGV licence to support transport and travel to competitions both nationally and internationally.

• Do you need accommodation?

Yes, I will require accommodation, preferably a single-occupancy arrangement that would also permit my partner to stay with me.

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

In the near future, once I am settled into my new environment, I hope to get a dog.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I currently work for a small business, now that my seasonal drivers contract has finished, however this job is very flexible.

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

No, I do not have any planned holidays booked.

Experience with Horses

A self-motivated, hardworking and reliable equine professional with over 10 years’ experience across a wide range of professional equestrian and stud environments. Experienced in handling mares, foals, youngstock, fit competition horses and Thoroughbreds in both stud and transport settings. Confident working independently or as part of a team, with proven ability to take sole charge when required. Holds a Diploma in Equine Therapies, a Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Racehorse Care (Breeding), a Level 3 Certificate in Thoroughbred Stud Practice and an HGV Category C license with all relevant driver cards and qualifications for transporting horses in the UK and abroad.

May 2025 – Present time Seasonal Driver, Horse TRANSPORT ·       Transport Thoroughbred horses safely and efficiently to racecourses, sales, veterinary hospitals and between owners’ and trainers’ yards ·       Ensure all horseboxes are clean, tidy and road-ready before and after use ·       Manage schedules to meet collection and delivery times ·       Maintain accurate written records and a diary of completed jobs ·       Driving a range of horseboxes from two-stall to six-stall, with growing experience operating nine-stall horseboxes. January 2024 – November 2024 Senior Stud Hand ·       Daily care and management of mares, foals and yearlings while working closely with the Stud Groom ·       Assisted with foaling mares, veterinary and farrier visits and general horse care ·       Sole charge in the Stud Groom’s absence and responsible for late-night checks   August 2023 – December 2023 Stud HAND, (Australia) ·       Care of barren/maiden mares, in-foal mares and mares with foals at foot during Southern Hemisphere season ·       Assisted with foalings, medications, veterinary procedures and record keeping ·       Completed multiple foaling-unit shifts with sole charge responsibilities ·       General horse care whilst sole charge or working as part of a team DeCEMBER 2020 – June 2023 Stud HAND ·       Care of mares, foals, weanlings and yearlings ·       Sales prep for yearlings, weanlings and mares; sales experience with Lofts Hall Stud, Barton Stud and The National Stud ·       Assisted with foaling seasons at The National Stud and New England Stud ·       Transported mares/mares with foals in a 3.5t horsebox April 2020 – August 2020 Groom ·   Care of full-livery horses and youngstock, including vet/farrier supervisions and exercising horses ·       Sole charge duties and client communication

May 2019 – March 2020 Groom ·       Daily care of competition horses, youngsters and broodmares ·       Assisted with veterinary inseminations, physio, farrier and competition turnout     ·

 

Key Skills

• Highly organized and motivated.
• Works well as part of a team with the proven ability to work alone taking sole charge where required.
• A fast, enthusiastic learner with a passion to expand experience and knowledge in transporting horses
• Experienced and confident handling fit competition horses, broodmares, foals and youngstock.
• Confident administering medications, assisting veterinary and farrier procedures, and handling emergencies.
• HGV Category C license, CPC card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

For me, the most fulfilling part of this work is the daily hands-on care of horses and seeing their steady progress. Watching them grow in confidence and ability—and being part of that journey—is a major reason I’m so committed to this field.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I’m enthusiastic about developing my turnout skills, such as plaiting and clipping. Although my experience is currently limited, I’m very motivated to practise, improve, and gain more hands-on opportunities. I’m also very keen to rebuild and expand my riding. I rode for many years, but my previous work commitments meant I wasn’t able to ride as regularly as I would have liked. I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to get back into it and continue improving.

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

I am enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to providing the highest standard of care, and I believe this position would offer an excellent opportunity for me to continue developing my skills while contributing positively to your team.