Ref: GL25054
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General Information
- Age 29 years
- Date of Birth 19th March 1996
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom, Ireland, Northern Ireland, The EU
- County/State/Region Northern Ireland, UK, Republic of Ireland
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Full Time, Part Time
- Earliest start date 4th February 2026
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
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- Notice period 2 weeks
- 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, Part of a Team, Sole Charge, Assistant Head Person, Head Person, Manager, Admin/Office-based
- 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 5’10” / 177cm
- Approximate weight 10st / 63.5kg / 140lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines College, Eventing, Family Yard, P2P, Racing Flat, Racing NH, Rehabilitation, Retail, Sales, Training Yard/Positions
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality Irish
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Back/Break, Bandage, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Long Rein, Lunging, Maintenance Skills, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Rider/Trainer, Sales Preparation, School, Sole charge, Supervisory Skills, Trim, Veterinary Experience, Work Rider
- 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
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- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
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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 worked in racing yards for 8 years where I have worked as an exercise rider/stable groom full-time.
I am a fully qualified and insured Equine Physical Therapist. I studied at Equi-Ed, Ireland.
I also have BSc. (Hons) in Equine Management and completed the Exercise Rider Course at the Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE).
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
Key Skills include:
- Riding Out
- Schooling over hurdles and steeplechase fences.
- Cold Therapy Treatments
- Equine First Aid
- Assist with the Vet
- Assist with the Farrier
- Assist with the Equine Therapist/Osteopath/Chiropractor
- Keeping records
- Organising/Managing Equine Spa
- Stable Management
- Turning horses out for Racing/Shows/Owner Visits/Client Visits
- Handling young horses
- Working as part of a team
- Supervising/Allocating tasks to Junior Staff
- Undertaking Biosecurity Measures
- Operating machinery e.g. Forklift
Strengths and Weaknesses
• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
I enjoy working outdoors and I like spending time with these highly intelligent animals. Every horse is different so the variety and challenge of the work keeps it exciting
• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
I’m looking for a senior role/specialist role within the Thoroughbred Industry.
• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
I’m an experienced racehorse professional with over 8 years experience working in yards across the island of Ireland. I am a BSc. (Hons) graduate in Equine Management. I’m RACE Academy trained and I’m qualified in Equine Massage Therapy.
I’ve managed daily horse care, riding, schooling, and rehabilitation while maintaining high welfare standards and supporting smooth operations during management transitions.
I’m known for my professionalism, adaptability and dedication to the Thoroughbred Industry.
Requirements
• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
Skills I would like to develop:
- More responsibility in managing horses and yard operations.
- Ensure high welfare standards for both horses and staff.
- Progress into a senior or specialist role where I can make a positive impact on both horses and staff.
- Improve schooling over hurdles/fences/jumps.
- Improve my riding skills.
I would also be open to studying/gain BHS qualifications if opportunity is available
• Do you need accommodation?
Yes if the job is based more than 30 minute drive from County Armagh, Northern Ireland or in the UK/abroad.
• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
No
• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
Due to personal circumstances I’m looking to start work in February/March 2026.
• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
No
