Experience with Horses

My Experience of over 10 years has included, but is not limited to, care of horses and ponies of all ages at a riding school and a livery yard attached to a Private School with an Equestrian department.

Both these yards required all usual yard duties. At the riding school I am currently managing, I coach all levels of riding ability to children and adults.

As part of my role at the riding school I have kept the school horses of all levels and abilities schooled and exercised. I have also escorted hacks on foot, riding and leading and ridden.

At the livery yard I helped with show preparation for the horses of students to compete most weeks.  I would also accompany them as a groom to some shows.

 

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.

 

 

Key Skills

I am happy to work alone as sole charge or with others as part of a team.

I can clip (not to a professional standard), plait and turn out for shows.

I liaise with vets, farriers and other equine practitioners 

I manage care plans and administration of medical requirements for sick or injured horses and ponies of all ages.

I apply my administrative skills to complete necessary documentation for the local council for licensing of the riding school.

I develop the riding school website and social media platforms.

I help organise and run Pony Club center activities.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I love caring for horses and sharing my knowledge with others. I enjoy being able to provide a high level of care for horses and learning from other professionals in the industry to further my skills and expertise. I love being outdoors and combining my passion for horses with a healthy lifestyle.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I am always wanting to improve and learn more to develop my coaching skills to make engaging and fun lessons.

I love learning from the vets and other professionals and always seek to learn more about the treatments of horses.

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

I have a broad and varied experience having spent my whole working life with horses and ponies. I am incredibly hard working and committed to my place of work wherever that may be. I am reliable, honest and dedicated.

Requirements

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

I would like to focus my full attention on a smaller number of horses in my care.

• Do you need accommodation?

Depending on location, possibly. I’d be happy to live-in if required for the right job.

• 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?

3rd-1oth September 2024