Future Requirements

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

I am looking to build on my practical equestrian experience within a well-run yard where high standards of care, organisation, and welfare are a priority. I would like to develop my hands-on skills further, contribute positively to a team environment, and gain more exposure to different types of horses and yard routines.

Longer term, I am keen to become a reliable and knowledgeable member of a yard, trusted with responsibility and known for consistency, good judgement, and a strong work ethic.

• Do you need accommodation?

No – I live in Twickenham – can commute up to 45 minutes (approx) would consider 1 hr for the right role.

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

No

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

No

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

Yes – July 13th – July 20th

13th September – 24th September

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 a broad base of practical horse experience across both professional and private settings in the UK and Australia.

My experience includes:

• Owning and caring for four horses, managing all aspects of daily care, turnout, and riding
• Grooming roles across equestrian centres, polo yards, and livery yards
• Head Girl at South & West Wiltshire Hunt Kennels
• Supporting competition and home yards with general horse care and yard duties
• Current sharer of a Thoroughbred, maintaining routine, fitness, and care
• Volunteer roles with Endurance GB and Riding for the Disabled

I am confident with:

• Daily yard duties (mucking out, feeding, turnout/bringing in)
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised yard environments
• Handling a range of horses in a calm and practical manner
• Supporting farrier, vet, and routine care visits

Freelance-wise, I can support with general yard cover, holiday/sickness cover, horse care routines, and maintaining high standards of organisation and welfare on yard.

 

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

• Working independently and using initiative
• Staying calm and making sound decisions under pressure
• Maintaining high standards of yard organisation and cleanliness
• Observing and managing risk, with a strong focus on safety and welfare
• Clear communication with owners, staff, and clients
• Being reliable, consistent, and detail-focused
• Supporting structured routines and efficient yard operations

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy providing a high standard and no-compromises attitude towards horse care and welfare. I take pride when animals are in an optimal environment. I find it rewarding to maintain high standards and to see horses settled, well cared for, and thriving in a consistent environment.

I am reliable, hard-working, and take pride in doing things properly. I bring a strong awareness of safety and welfare, and I am naturally organised and consistent in my approach. I am also adaptable and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

I enjoy the routine, the physical nature of the work, and the responsibility that comes with caring for horses properly.

I also value the quiet, practical side of yard work and the trust that develops over time through calm, consistent handling.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I am always keen to continue developing my hands-on skills, particularly gaining more experience across different types of yards and horses. I am also interested in building further confidence with more technical aspects such as competition preparation and advancing my riding where opportunities allow.

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

I bring a combination of practical horse experience and a professional background in safety, responsibility, and high standards. This means I naturally approach yard work with a strong focus on welfare, organisation, and doing things properly.

I am dependable, consistent, and used to working in environments where attention to detail and accountability matter. I don’t cut corners, I communicate clearly, and I take pride in maintaining a safe, well-run yard.

Alongside this, I am genuinely motivated to contribute, learn, and become a trusted member of a team.