Ref: GL17581
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General Information
- Age 42 years
- Date of Birth 4th August 1983
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom
- County/State/Region Gloucestershire, UK, Herefordshire, UK
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Flexible Hours, Full Time, Permanent
- Earliest start date 10th March 2025
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? Yes
- Notice period 2 weeks
- Best time to call Locked
- Working Couples: Partner's profile reference number Locked
- Live in or out Live out
- Co-habiting? Locked
- Full Postcode if live out (Private) Locked
- Expected Job Level Groom, Groom/Rider, Part of a Team, Sole Charge, Assistant Head Person, Head Person, Manager, Home Groom, Stud Groom, Stud Hand, Admin/Office-based
- Animals to bring to a job Locked
- Describe the animal/s you HAVE to bring to the job (if applicable) Locked
- Can drive Car
- Own car? Car
- Height 5”6’ / 167cm
- Approximate weight 10.5st / 66.7kg / 147lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Artificial Insemination (AI), Classical, Dressage, Endurance, Eventing, Family Yard, Foaling, Hunting, Livery, P2P, Racing NH, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Sales, Show Jumping, Stud, Team Chase
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Back/Break, Bandage, Clip, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Long Rein, Lunging, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Rider/Trainer, School, Sole charge, Supervisory Skills, Trim, Veterinary Experience, Work Rider, Work with children
- Non-Equine Skills Locked
- Longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- 2nd longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
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- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
- Smoker? Locked
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Experience with Horses
Having spent most of my childhood around horses it was only natural for me to pursue a career in horsemanship. I tried my hand at most disciplines but found a passion in racing, especially NH, and have spent over 18 years working with NH and flat horses both in the UK and France, where I subsequently, learned to speak French. I took great pride in taking my horses to the races and turning them out, often winning the ‘best turned out’ prize, and watching them perform to their best knowing that I had a significant influence in producing them alongside my peers and colleagues. Prior to this I qualified as an instructor and spent many years teaching children and adults, after which I gained experience in hunting and showing yards, travelling to competitions across the UK.
The rest of my career has been incredibly varied and exciting, including grooming for the Great Britain Horseball teams in Portugal 2008 coming home with a silver medal, and even working on a celebrity reality show for sports relief called Only fools on Horses. I also spent time working as an executive assistant during a period of injury which led me to be non-weight bearing and unable to work in a physical environment.
I have always been interested in horse management and take great pride in being able to manage their ailments either on my own or alongside professional vets. I have excellent stable management skills, capable of taking charge when required and happy to get stuck in when the pressure is on. I am a highly motivated and experienced team player and take pride in being able to adapt to new challenges and new environments. However, after spending most of my adult life working hands on in the equine industry, I embarked on a new chapter working as a residential support worker for children. This role has been one of the most challenging, as the children I work with have emotional and behavioural difficulties. Being able to support these children and help them to overcome their difficulties, while making a caring and loving home environment for them has given me a greater depth of gratitude and pride in what I do. Alongside this role, I also have a freelance contract with a Graphic design company where I provide online support to the CEO, Directors and assist with account management.
