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General Information
- Age 19 years
- Date of Birth 23rd July 2006
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom, Wales, Scotland
- County/State/Region Anywhere
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Full Time, Part Time, Short Term (Temporary)
- Earliest start date 19th January 2026
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? Only Administrators can view this!
- Notice period 1 week
- Best time to call Locked
- Working Couples: Partner's profile reference number Locked
- Live in or out Live in
- Co-habiting? Locked
- Full Postcode if live out (Private) Locked
- Expected Job Level Groom, Groom/Rider, Rider, Part of a Team, Home Groom
- 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”6’ / 167cm
- Approximate weight 8.5st / 54kg / 119lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Endurance, Eventing, Family Yard, Livery, P2P, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Show Jumping, Team Chase, Therapeutic Riding
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Compete, Exercise/Hack Out, Lunging, Maintenance Skills, Management Skills, Muck Out, Ride, School, 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
- Upload your CV Locked
- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
- Smoker? Locked
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Kaitlyn Chaplin
Phone: +44 (0)7387 266649 |
Email: kchaplin1424@gmail.com
Location: Gloucestershire |
Driving Licence: Yes
Professional Profile
Reliable, calm and hard-working with proven experience in animal care, guest support and independent responsibility. Confident handling dogs and horses in high-pressure, varied environments. Trusted key-holder, comfortable working alone, managing routine schedules and providing excellent communication to clients and guests. Naturally patient and approachable, committed to welfare, safety and creating positive experiences for both animals and people.
Core Skills
- Animal care & welfare
- Guest / client communication
- Bookings & guest liaison
- Key holder responsibility & overnight stays
- Time management & scheduling
- Professional equine stable & yard management
- Clipping, grooming, plaiting to professional race day / hunt standards
- Dog handling (including group walks)
- Safety, hygiene & welfare standards
- Problem solving & working independently
Professional Experience
Dog Walker & House Sitter
Happy Hounds | Jan 2024 – To date
· Delivered dog walking schedules, at-home visits and overnight stays with full responsibility for pets and property (trusted multiple keys holder).
- Managed client communication, sending updates and promptly reporting concerns.
- Followed precise feeding, medication and exercise instructions to maintain welfare.
- Safely handled group walks of up to 10 dogs with co-worker
- Ensured clean, hazard-free environments and correct waste disposal.
- Conducted client consultations for new bookings, establishing temperament and routines.
Horseback Safari Support (Volunteer)
South Africa | May 2025 – Jun 2025
- Welcomed and assisted guests on arrival, providing clear information on activities.
- Prepared horses for safari rides including grooming, feeding and tacking.
- Supported booking of rides, game drives, airport transfers and restaurant reservations.
- Maintained presentation standards in guest and public areas.
- Assisted in guest guidance, safety and overall experience quality during safari activities.
Racehorse Groom / Rider
Martin Keighley, Stow-on-the-Wold | Jan 2024 – Feb 2025
- Delivered daily care routines: mucking out, grooming, feeding and turnout.
- Daily riding out
- Provided tack cleaning and maintenance to professional racing standards.
- Assisted owners and visitors with knowledge of each horse and training schedule.
- Supported injury care and recovery under guidance.
- Contributed to smooth yard operations and race day preparation.
Hunting & Livery Yard
2020 – 2024
- Sole charge of 8 hunters during season with responsibility for turnout, exercise and welfare.
- Assisted in smooth running of a 25-horse livery yard including stable care and field maintenance.
- Delivered clipping, plaiting and turnout to competitive standards.
- Supported new liveries with yard orientation and warm, professional welcome.
Volunteering
Community Errand & Support
Assist an elderly resident weekly with shopping, errands and general support, demonstrating reliability, patience and trustworthiness.
References
Available upon request.
