Experience with Horses

I have 18 years of riding experience, with 10 of those years spent actively volunteering at farms and stables. During that time, I assisted with daily horse care, stable management, and took regular riding lessons. My responsibilities included grooming, feeding, mucking out stalls, tacking up, and basic groundwork. Although I haven’t worked in an official professional capacity, my volunteer work gave me valuable hands-on experience and a deep understanding of horse behavior and care. For the past eight years, I haven’t had the opportunity to work with horses due to a lack of stable access, but I am eager to return and commit to this as my career path.

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on my feet
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Dedicated and reliable, always giving 110% effort
• Experience in grooming, feeding, mucking out, and tacking up horses
• Confident in handling different types of horses, including those with varied temperaments
• Excellent communication skills developed through professional work outside the equine industry
• Quick learner with a strong willingness to develop new skills
• I speak both English and Afrikaans fluently and have conversational German

Strengths and Weaknesses

What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I love building connections with horses and being involved in their daily care. I find the work fulfilling and enjoy the hands-on, active nature of stable life.

Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to gain more experience in areas such as advanced riding techniques, training young horses, and potentially learning about equine health care and rehabilitation.

Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?

I am deeply passionate about horses and fully committed to making this my career. While I may not have formal professional experience, I bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and valuable skills from my professional background that make me adaptable and dependable. I am determined to contribute positively to any team and will go above and beyond to succeed.

Requirements

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

I would like to gain more hands-on experience in horse care and stable management, with opportunities to develop my skills further and potentially grow within the role.

Do you need accommodation?

Yes, I will need accommodation.

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

No, I do not have any animals to bring with me.

Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I am currently in a contract that ends on the 15th of July and will be available immediately afterwards.

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

No, I do not have any holidays booked.