Experience with Horses

I have been working around horses for around 7 years where I have worked on numerous yards from riding schools to a racing yard. I worked at Aireview Equestrian Centre for a little over a year where I worked in a small team and also took charge over the team on multiple occasions. Here I became confident with all duties of daily care as well as assisting within riding lessons to ensure they run smoothly. When required I have also worked on the showing yard taking care of the show ponies, completing all daily care and exercise required as well as on the livery yard. I graduated from Askham Bryan College with a Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management with a grade of Distinction Merit Merit with a triple Distinction in my Competition Grooming where we were assessed on our ability to prepare a horse to travel as well as plait and groom, more information on modules will be provided upon request. During my studies I completed 160 hours of work placement at Sam England Racing where I completed all daily care of the racehorses and handled them frequently when putting on/taking off of the horse walker, weighing them and turning in/out. I was awarded my BHS Stage 1 Care & Ride and Stage 2 Care & Lunge as well as my Ride Safe award during my time at college. I had the amazing opportunity of volunteering at a vaulting yard in Sweden where myself and a few others took sole care of the horses and their exercise plans completing daily field and health checks and schooling, lunging and hacking as required.

Key Skills

Working alone and in a team, Mucking out to a high standard, Handling young and large horses, Lunging and exercising a large variety of horses.

 

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy the difference day to day as there are no 2 days alike, I enjoy the yard atmosphere and above all else I enjoy exploring and getting to know the personalities of each horse and understanding them a little deeper.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I have not had any recent opportunity to plait, clip, bandage or prepare a horse to show however I have a basic understanding and some experience with each, I will be looking to improve where possible.

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

I consider myself to be extremely hard working and willing to broaden my experience wherever possible. I can take initiative and provide an enthusiastic and positive outlook no matter the weather.

Requirements

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

I would like to gain experience to allow me to progress and move to become better within my role.

• 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?

I am currently employed full time however looking to start my career in the equine industry.

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

I am unavailable for one week in August 2025