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 riding for almost 25 years. After a few years at a riding school I started Pony Club and then eventing as a teenager. I have owned and competed several of my own horses over the years training and competing them. I often end up riding horses that have been deemed difficult and require patience and perseverance. In recent years I have spent more time riding 3 & 4 year olds which has been an incredible learning experience.

At my current riding facility I regularly assist with grooming and coaching both at home and at competitions.

I also have a background in landscaping, so I am familiar with running various equipment, trucks and trailers. I am also used to work long, labour intensive hours.

 

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 work well as part of a team but have also shown that I can be trusted to work independently when necessary.

My extensive work history has helped me to develop time management, organizational and people skills.

I have experience working with young horse, both handling and riding. Also with difficult or “hot” horses.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy seeing horses grow and learn. Especially when you see them start to gain confidence and understanding of their job.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I haven;t had the opportunity to dedicate my time fully to working with horses. I would like to grow all of my basic skills in handling, grooming and riding.

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

My maturity and extensive work history would bring a different dynamic that I think could be very useful to an y team I become part of.

Requirements

• What would you like to do or gain in your next job? Gain more direct experience working with and riding young horses and gain skills as an eventing groom/rider

• Do you need accommodation? Yes

 

• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you? No

 

• Do you have any ongoing commitments? No

 

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