Experience with Horses

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.

My passion for horses started at a age. I grew up on an eventing yard where developed my riding skills and competed at Area level in all disciplines. I have assisted event riders at my yard with competitions, preparing and organising all types of  horses including youngsters.  Furthermore I have also been a member of the West Kent Meopham pony club where I have volunteered to help out with running one day events and rallies.

I have recently spent the past summer working in Spain on a stud farm for a Grand Prix Dressage rider where I received daily dressage lessons working on expanding my dressage knowledge and developing relationships between horse and rider. My daily Duties consisted of:

• Helping out with general yard work.
• Preparing horses for riders and guests.
• Hacking out horses.
• Assisting with free-jumping and lunging.
• Brining horses in from paddocks.
• Handling young horses/stallions.
• Warming up/cooling down horses for riders.
• Assisting with the vet and farrier.
• keeping tack clean.
• Feeding 3 times a day.
• caring for yard dogs.

Key Skills

What are you particularly good at? For example: working alone, working with others, clipping, plaiting, turning out for shows, handling stallions, handling/riding young horses, non-equine skills etc

My skills include being able to work well with others, as well as using my own initiative. I am an organised and hard working individual who is able to prioritise their tasks to ensure efficient performance, making sure all jobs are completed throughly. I am good at preparing horses for competitions, handling youngsters and I am happy riding a variety of horses.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy riding a rage of different horses, focusing on building trust as well as a respectful/cohesive relationship between myself and my horse. I also enjoy the outdoors lifestyle and being a equine groom.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to continue improving my knowledge in the equine industry on a personal and professional level.

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

I am a personable and friendly individual who always gives 100% when working . Having owned my own horse/ worked within the equestrian industry I understand the dedication and commitment the job entails . Additionally I am able to think logically, remaining calm and collected in any stressful situations which is a key part when working with horses.

Requirements

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

I would like my next job to combine my passion for riding and being a groom.

• Do you need accommodation?

Yes I would need accommodation.

• 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?

No.