Experience with Horses

I have previously been employed in split roles; between ground maintenance and groom responsibilities. I have experience with general yard duties; mucking out, leading horses, bandaging / poulticing, as well as some stud experience; foaling, prep work etc.

I am predominantly looking for an estate / ground maintenance position; but am also suited to a split role – helping out with horses as and when required.

Key Skills

• Ground care: grass cutting, fertilizing, spraying, overseeding
• Gardening: general gardening, rose care, tree/scrub care
• Tractor driving
• Mechanical maintenance
• Forestry: chainsaw use, tree planting
• Fencing: installing and maintaining various fencing styles; decorative, post and rail, stock
• Chauffeuring: Sensible driver, Full UK driving license, used to driving a variety of vehicles with differing performance
• Animal Care: Equine, Canine, Poultry, Birds of Prey, Sheep
• Administration
• Problem solving
• Working under pressure
• Time management
• Prioritising
• Using my initiative
• Record keeping / administration
• Managing a team

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I have grown up around horses from a young age; spending school holidays as a farriers hand, and have owned my own horses for the last 10 years. I enjoy all aspects of country life; and horses have always been a large part of that.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I am always keen to improve in any area, and it is due to this that I currently have such a wide skill set. I am always the first to jump at the chance to further myself both professionally and personally.

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

I believe I possess a rare skillset, enabling me to fulfill a multiple variety of roles; and match this with an impeccable can-do work ethic.

Requirements

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

I am looking for a place to spend the next 10+ years of my career.

• Do you need accommodation?

I have generally always been employed with accommodation. Either myself or my partner would require a job with accommodation.

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

We have a 10 year old, amazingly behaved terrier cross; so pet friendly accommodation is a must.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I am currently completing a part time law degree in my spare time; however this is just due to personal interest and the need to always remain busy – so this can easily be paused.

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

None