Future Requirements

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

I would like to gain more experience within the equine industry particularly on the breeding and young stock side.

• Do you need accommodation?

Maybe

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

No

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

Yes

• 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.

I have had horses all my life. My grandfather used to break and train ponies, so I grew up around horses from a very young age. I started out in a riding school taking weekly lessons before moving on to hunting. I also spent time working in Coolmore, which gave me valuable hands on experience in a professional environment.

I still break a few horses occasionally, but my main interest now is in the breeding side of the industry. I have experience handling mares, foals, and young stock, and I am keen to continue learning and developing my knowledge further.

 

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

Handling mares, foals, and youngstock.Experience with breeding and general yard duties.Able to turn horses out to a high standard.Confident working independently and as part of a team.Experience handling and riding young horses

I can also clip and plait to a decent standard, although I would not consider myself a professional in those areas.

 

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I genuinely enjoy being around horses and working with them every day. I find them rewarding animals to work with, and I enjoy the variety that comes with the job.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to improve my knowledge of conformation and develop a better eye for identifying both good and bad points in horses. I am also interested in learning more about sales preparation and presentation.

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

I have a strong background with horses from both personal and professional experience. I am hardworking, reliable, and always willing to learn and improve my skills. I have hands on experience with breeding stock and young horses, and I am comfortable working in busy yard environments.