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Future Requirements

• What would you like to do or gain in your next job? I would love to continue a career full time in the equine industry, abroad in the United Kingdom or United States but am willing to relocate anywhere in the world for more experience and learning opportunities.

I am seeking a position within a professional racing stable, stud, training yard or equestrian facility where I can use
my practical experience in Thoroughbred handling, horse training, conditioning, race preparation and stable
management.
I am eager to work with experienced professionals, continue developing my knowledge of racehorse training and
contribute through hard work, reliability and a genuine passion for horses and racing.

• Do you need accommodation? Yes

 

• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you? I will not be relocating with my own animals from Botswana.

 

• Do you have any ongoing commitments? No I have no ongoing commitments at the moment as I am looking for a full time career abroad.

 

• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of? No

 

Experience with Horses

I am an experienced horseman with more than 20 years of practical experience working with horses, with a strong
interest and hands-on background in Thoroughbred racing, horse training, conditioning and competition
preparation.
Since 2010, I have owned and trained my own horses, including Thoroughbreds, and have been responsible for
developing training programmes, conditioning horses, exercising and handling horses, preparing them for
competition and managing the practical logistics involved in racing and travelling.
I am comfortable working with performance horses and understand the discipline, consistency and attention to
detail required to keep a horse fit, healthy, responsive and ready to compete. I have also worked professionally in a
stud and stable environment and have experience with endurance horses, Arabian horses, showing and Western
Mounted Games.
I am hardworking, physically fit and willing to work long hours. I take pride in horse care, stable standards and
building trust and communication with the horses I work with.

HORSE RACING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present | Independent Horse Owner, Trainer & Competitive Rider
Since 2010, I have owned, trained and competed with my own horses, with particular experience in Thoroughbred
racing and performance horses. I have been directly involved in the day-to-day training, conditioning, care and
preparation of my horses.
 Developing structured training and conditioning programmes for individual horses.
 Training and exercising Thoroughbreds and performance horses.
 Building fitness, stamina, strength and responsiveness through progressive conditioning.
 Preparing horses for racing and competition.
 Managing daily exercise and training routines.
 Monitoring horses during training and adjusting programmes according to fitness and performance.
 Handling horses before, during and after training.
 Preparing tack, equipment and horses for training and competition.
 Managing transport and travel arrangements for horses.
 Maintaining consistent feeding, grooming, care and stable routines.
 Assessing individual horses and adapting training to their temperament, ability and stage of development.
 Working independently and taking responsibility for the overall preparation of my horses.
PROFESSIONAL STABLE & HORSE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2007 | Strydom Arabian Stud, Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa | Stable Hand / Assistant Stable
Manager / Horse Trainer
I worked in a professional stud and stable environment where I gained valuable experience in daily horse
management, stable operations, training and preparation of performance horses.
 Daily care, grooming, feeding and handling of horses.
 Exercising and conditioning horses.
 Training endurance horses and preparing horses for competition.
 Preparing horses for showing competitions.
 Assisting with stable management and daily operations.
 Maintaining clean, safe and organised stable facilities.
 Handling horses with different temperaments and requirements.
 Preparing horses, tack and equipment for competitions and travel.
 Assisting with the overall fitness, presentation and wellbeing of horses.
ENDURANCE & INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
2002 – Present | Endurance Rider & Trainer
I started endurance racing in 2002 and have ridden more than 10,000 km in endurance competition and training,
including multiple FEI races. This experience has given me a strong understanding of conditioning, fitness, stamina,
recovery and preparing horses for demanding competition.
 More than 10,000 km of endurance riding.
 Completed multiple FEI endurance races.
 Trained and conditioned endurance horses.
 Developed horse fitness and conditioning programmes.
 Managed competition preparation and logistics.
2005 | Dubai – F1 / Fazza Stables

At the age of 15, I travelled to Dubai to gain international experience and learn professional approaches to horse
training and preparation at Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum’s F1 (Fazza) Stables, in preparation for the Young
Rider Championships later that year.
2005 | Bahrain – Young Rider World Championships
I represented Botswana at the Young Rider World Championships in Bahrain in 2005, gaining valuable international
competition experience at a young age.

WESTERN MOUNTED GAMES
I have also trained my own horses and competed in Western Mounted Games. In 2024, I represented Botswana at
the National Western Mounted Games in Parys, South Africa.
 Speed and agility riding
 Precision and control
 Horse-and-rider coordination
 Specialised competition preparation
 Training horses for responsiveness and speed
 Performing under competition pressure

 

Key Skills

 Thoroughbred horse training and handling
 Racehorse conditioning and fitness development
 Race preparation and competition readiness
 Daily exercising and horse management
 Training programme development
 Performance horse conditioning
 Horse handling and groundwork
 Feeding, grooming and general horse care
 Monitoring fitness, behaviour and performance
 Stable management and stable routines
 Tack and equipment preparation
 Horse transport and competition logistics
 Working with young and experienced horses
 Arabian and endurance horse experience

 Showing and competition preparation
 Western Mounted Games
 Teamwork, leadership and independent work
 Strong work ethic and physical fitness

PERSONAL STRENGTHS
 Hardworking and physically fit
 Reliable and responsible
 Patient and calm when handling horses
 Highly observant of horse behaviour and condition
 Disciplined and consistent
 Passionate about horse training and racing
 Comfortable working long hours and outdoors
 Adaptable and willing to learn
 Strong team player
 Capable of working independently
 Practical problem-solver
 Committed to horse welfare, safety and performance

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses? I enjoy building trust and a relationship with horses, horses are a therapy to me and I love to do anything with or around horses.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve? There is always room to improve and learn from horses, I am always willing and eager to learn from new opportunities with horses.  You can never learn or know enough about horses. I would like to improve on my basic farrier skills.

• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker? I believe they should consider me for employment as I have proven track record in training and riding sports horses.

 20+ years of practical horse experience
 Extensive Thoroughbred and performance horse experience
 More than 10,000 km of endurance riding
 Multiple FEI endurance competitions
 Represented Botswana – Young Rider World Championships, Bahrain, 2005
 International training experience – Dubai, 2005
 Training experience at F1 / Fazza Stables, Dubai
 Stable and training experience – Strydom Arabian Stud, South Africa
 Represented Botswana – National Western Mounted Games, Parys, South Africa, 2024