Future Requirements

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

I would like to continue developing my skills in caring for horses in recovery, using my experience in wound care and rehabilitation support. I am looking for a stable position where I can contribute responsibly and continue learning in a professional environment focused on horse welfare.

• Do you need accommodation?

Yes, I would appreciate accommodation if available, but I am flexible and open to discussing arrangements.

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

I do not have any animals that I need to bring with me.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I do not have any ongoing commitments and I am fully available.

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

I do not have any holidays booked at this time.

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.

I have 8 years of experience working with polo horses, responsible for their daily care, conditioning, and overall well-being.

My duties included feeding, mucking out, grooming, tacking up, cooling down after exercise, and maintaining high standards of stable hygiene. I have extensive experience handling fit, high-performance horses safely and confidently.

I also have strong experience caring for injured and recovering horses, including wound cleaning, changing bandages, applying poultices, leg wrapping, and following veterinary instructions. I am confident managing box rest, controlled exercise, and closely monitoring recovery progress.

I am calm, patient, observant, and fully committed to horse welfare. I work well independently and as part of a team, and I take pride in being reliable and detail-oriented.

 

Key Skills

What are you particularly good at? For example: working alone, working with others, clipping, plaiting, turning out for shows, handling stallions, handling/riding young horses, non-equine skills etc

 

I am particularly good at working independently and taking responsibility for the daily management of horses. I am confident handling fit, strong, and sensitive horses, including high-performance polo horses.

I am experienced in wound care, changing bandages, leg wrapping, and supporting horses in recovery. I am very attentive to detail and good at noticing small changes in behavior or physical condition.

I work well as part of a team, maintain high standards of stable hygiene, and stay calm under pressure. I am reliable, organized, and physically fit for demanding yard work.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I most enjoy building trust with horses and being part of their daily care and progress. I find it very rewarding to see a horse improve, especially during recovery, knowing that my care and attention make a difference.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to continue improving my knowledge in rehabilitation techniques and advanced recovery care, as well as expanding my understanding of veterinary support and post-injury management.

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

Employers should consider me because I bring 8 years of hands-on experience with polo horses, including injury care and rehabilitation support. I am responsible, reliable, and very attentive to detail, especially when monitoring horses in recovery. I work calmly, follow instructions carefully, and always prioritize horse welfare. I am hardworking, committed, and genuinely passionate about what I do.