I am Siets, 49 years old Dutch woman who is looking to find a nice place to work with horses in a respectful and open-minded way. I have strong organisational skills; I am a strong team player; I am creative and can think, switch and initiate ‘out of the box’. I am a self-starter: ‘making things happen’ is my drive and what makes me happy. I am ready to take the next step in my life and would be happy to tell you more in a personal conversation.

Have a lovely day! 🙂

Experience with Horses

Horses have been an important part of my life. From a teenage girl at a riding school to riding competitively in my spare time in my early twenties to rescuing 2 beautiful Arabian horses in my thirties and having them living at home has been such a beautiful experience and a steep learning curve! For the past few years, I have been a working student in Germany in the winter  (10 weeks) to keep polishing my skills and expanding my knowledge. The work is demanding and the rewards are all worth it.

I have experience handling youngsters and stallions, I can manage stable duties, I am confident and organised, good at managing a team or making week planning for duties that need taking care of. I am a fit and slim person and I ride well with soft hands and a good independent seat. Now in my late forties, it is wonderful to see how I have grown in my riding skills, my ability to handle horses, deal with their challenges and always aim for a positive outcome.

 

Key Skills

I am a very organised and independent person with a professional background in marketing, sales and running my own business. I love barns and tack rooms that are clean, organised and where things are in place 😉 I work well in an organised environment.

I love working in a team, I am a natural leader so feel comfortable managing a team as well and I am also perfectly happy and capable of working alone.

As for my equine skills, I am good at all things horse-related. For training: my preference is a combination of riding and groundwork, always keeping the capabilities of the horse in mind.

I am fit, strong and slim.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
Being physically active, being outside, the horse-human connection

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
There is always room for improvement 😉

• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
Let’s talk if you are looking for someone who is mature, responsible and reliable

 

Requirements

• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
A wonderful experience with nice people and lovely horses

 

• Do you need accommodation?
I would prefer a live-in position but am open to discussing other possibilities

 

• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
I have 1 dog and a horse and am happy to discuss possibilities and restrictions

 

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
No, I am self-employed at the moment

 

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