Future Requirements

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

I’m looking for a role where I can use my existing experience, continue developing my skills and maintain high standards of horse care. I enjoy being hands-on, taking responsibility and working as part of a team.

• Do you need accommodation?

Not if it’s local to my home address, yes if I have to relocate for the job.

 

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

I have one well behaved cocker spaniel who is used to being a yard dog who I would ideally like to bring with me to work but not essential.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

No

• 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’m currently working as a head girl on a livery yard and have extensive hands-on experience with horses and all general yard duties. I’m confident handling a variety of horses, mucking out, feeding, turning out, bringing in, rugging and maintaining high yard standards. I’m reliable, hardworking, self-motivated and happy to work independently, with references available on request.

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 would say that my key strengths would be working confidently by myself but I also enjoy working as part of a team and can take charge if needed. I am confident plaiting and turning out to a high standard preparing horses for exercise, riding and lunging and carrying out all usual yard duties.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

Working with horses has always been a passion of mine, and I love the variety and responsibility that comes with caring for them. I find it rewarding building a bond with each horse, understanding their individual needs and ensuring they are happy, healthy and well cared for.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I am confident in my abilities in all aspects of a grooms role however I would like to improve on my ability to clip horses and am always keen to develop my existing knowledge in the horse world.

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

As an experienced head girl, I’m reliable, hardworking and confident working independently. I take pride in my work, have high standards of horse care and am happy to get stuck into all aspects of yard life. I have a very friendly and bubbly personality and get on well with everyone I work with.