Ref: GL54925
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General Information
- Age 37 years
- Date of Birth 24th April 1989
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom
- County/State/Region West Yorkshire, UK
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Full Time
- Earliest start date 13th May 2026
- Availability if Freelance/Short Term Yes
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? Only Administrators can view this!
- Notice period One week
- Best time to call Locked
- Working Couples: Partner's profile reference number Locked
- Live in or out Live in, Live out
- Co-habiting? Locked
- Full Postcode if live out (Private) Locked
- Expected Job Level Groom/Rider, Rider
- Animals to bring to a job Locked
- Describe the animal/s you HAVE to bring to the job (if applicable) Locked
- Can drive Car
- Own car? Car
- Height 5’7” / 170cm
- Approximate weight 14st / 88.9kg / 196lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Family Yard, Foaling, Livery, Racing NH, Show Jumping
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Back/Break, Bandage, Broodmares, Clip, Compete, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Foaling/Foal Watch, Long Rein, Lunging, Maintenance Skills, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Rider/Trainer, Sales Preparation, School, Show Turnout, Sole charge, Stallion Handling, Supervisory Skills, Teach, Trim, Work Rider, Young Stock Handler, Young Stock Rider, Travelling Horses by Sea or Air
- Non-Equine Skills Locked
- Longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- 2nd longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- Upload your CV Locked
- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
- Smoker? Locked
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- Image Uploads Locked
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Future Requirements
• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
Compete more
enjoy my passion
produce young horses
travel national or international
daily running of the yard
being sole-charge of a yard
Build new relationship with employees
• Do you need accommodation?
Yes if possible or can travel with up to an hour distance for the correct position
• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
No, small dog & do own 3 horses
• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
None
• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
No
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.
Can accommodate freelance, depending on travel distance
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
Young horses
breaking & schooling
Running a busy competition yard
Organizing shows & travel
clipping
backing
lunging
Mucking out
All Feeding requirements
riding quirky horses
dealing with sales horses/ponies
Advertisement of sales horses
Strengths and Weaknesses
• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
Watching young ones learn & producing them to a high level.
Been outside in all weather’s
Creating bonds with different horses
• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
Jump bigger classes at showjumping levels
Always something new to learn in this industry.
• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
1. Practical reliability
You show up on time, follow through, and can be trusted with responsibility—huge in any hands-on role.
“I’m dependable and take responsibility seriously, especially when working with animals that rely on consistent care.”
2. Genuine horse sense
Not just liking horses, but understanding their behavior and staying calm around them.
“I’m confident handling horses and stay calm under pressure, which helps keep both horse and rider safe.”
3. Willingness to learn
Employers love someone coachable more than someone who thinks they know everything.
“I’m always looking to improve my skills and take feedback on board quickly.”
4. Strong work ethic
Equine jobs are physically demanding—this matters.
“I’m used to physically demanding work and don’t shy away from early mornings or long days.”
5. Team player attitude
Yards and stables run on teamwork.
“I work well as part of a team and communicate clearly to keep things running smoothly.”
6. Attention to detail
Small mistakes can matter a lot with horses.
“I pay attention to detail when it comes to feeding, grooming, and spotting changes in a horse’s condition.”
