Experience with Horses

I have 13 years of hands-on equine experience, I have a level 3 Equine management diploma, during which I gained valuable experience riding and caring for a wide variety of different horses.  I currently have a mare on full loan and have previously part-loaned two other horses, allowing me to develop a consistent and practical understanding of horse care and management. Over the past year, I’ve done a bit of freelancing near home, where I’ve been exercising horses independently, including confident solo hacking. I am confident both on the ground and in the saddle. I can carry out all the usual yard duties to a good standard. I am also competent in lunging, bathing, tack cleaning, and usual grooming. But I am still building up my clipping and plaiting skills. I’m open to both ridden and non-ridden roles and I am particularly keen to gain further experience across a range of yards and disciplines. I’m enthusiastic, dependable, and always looking to grow my knowledge and take on new opportunities.

Key Skills

• Working alone and in a team
• Grooming ( I can get a horse looking neat it’s just my plaiting and clipping which needs work)
• Standard yard duties
• Tack cleaning
•  I’m confident in handling most horses
• I can keep calm in high-pressure situations
• I can get on with a job and work at a good pace

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• I’ve not had the experience of grooming competitively so these are my weaker areas such as plaiting
• I can clip, but I need more practice
• I’m a dedicated and hard worker
• I’m friendly and I get along with most people I come across
• I’m always on time for work and sometimes even arrive early
• I can be trusted to work alone (Taking horses out hacking alone)
• I always try my best

 

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I’ve always loved being around horses, whether it was riding them, grooming or just being with them. Horses are just my passion. And i’m willing to give anything a try.

 

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

My competitive grooming and clipping skills

 

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

I may not have tons of experience in the competitive side of the industry, ect, but Importantly, I want to learn and expand my skills. I’m a hard worker, and I’d love to gain new knowledge and take on new opportunities. I’m confident, I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. I love being outdoors and having a physical job. There’s not a lot I’ll turn my head from. I’m willing to give anything a go.

 

Requirements

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

New experiences and Opportunities

 

• Do you need accommodation?

It’ll depend on the distance from my home

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

If accommodation is needed, I’d need to be able to bring my Horse

 

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

Yes, My Horse

 

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

I will be away for a week in august 2025