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 been working with horses my whole life. I have been a show groom for Rebecca Mason were I handled 7 horses by myself for 6 days and have worked with her main groom at other shows like Welsh Masters this year. I also did a months work experience at Caroline Wilks’ yard, which taught me a lot about how a professionals yard runs. With my own horses I have competed up to 1m30, and have experience upto medium in Dressage. I also have excellent knowledge on the ground with horses and would love to extend my knowledge. I have my Pony Club B test and working towards my AH.

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 am excellent at handling horses and have experience with all types of horses from hot and sharp to handle to laid back personalities. I can clip, plait and have a high level of turn out for shows and at home. I do not have experience handling stallions but I would love to gain experience handling stallions. I have good communication skills, excellent team work skill and the ability to work efficiently in a team, by my self and as a leader of a team. I have  experience riding young horses but I would again love to gain experience and ride some more young horses.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

What I most enjoy about working with horses is that everyday is different and they are rewarding as they have allowed me to develop skills and gain knowledge. There is always something to learn not matter how knowledgeable you are which allows for growth which I enjoy learning.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to improve my knowledge horses and I would like to improve my handling and riding skills.

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

I am a hard worker and no matter the weather I will always have a smile on my face and get in with jobs. I love working with horses and I am hoping to start my own yard one day. So to be able to do that I am willing to learn off my employer.

Requirements

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

I would like gain more knowledge and experience around horses and learn how professional yards run.

• Do you need accommodation?

Would be preferred but not essential (depending on where the job is)

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

I would like to be able to bring a horse with my however it is not essential

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

A levels  I finish on the 18th June. So would like to start a job soon after then.

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