Experience with Horses

I have worked on an International Dressage yard for 5 years initially as a volunteer, and in recent years paid working all weekends , and then  weekdays in school holidays.

I undertake all yard jobs from opening up yard in a morning /closing down in an evening.  Mucking out, preparing feeds, feeding, haying, tack cleaning, administering medicine, preparing horses to be ridden, tacking up/untacking.   Bandaging and rugging as needed.  Turn out/bring in.   Show prep for clients when needed. At weekends can be in sole charge.  Organise hay delivery if needed.  There are a range of horses from youngsters to Grand Prix.   Very occasionally I am required to hack certain ones with others.

 

I have also done a stay away show with a client and her ponies two years ago.

I have ridden myself since I was 5. I currently have a youngster (just 6). I have previously competed upto medium and schooled to Grand prix.   I have ridden two horses owned by others , that I schooled a couple of times a week at Home International one in 2021 one in 2024.

I have now left school and am free virtually all summer.  I have a driving licence and car.

 

Key Skills

I am very trustworthy, and am a hard worker.  I can be trusted to work alone and ensure all assigned jobs completed to a high standard.  I have generally good communication skills , and am more than able to engage well with all of our clients.  At our yard in the past there have been prestigious events with top clients / visitors / sponsors.   I learnt many years ago how to bandage and plait,  and believe turnout is very important. I am capable of good plaiting, mane management and all other aspects of grooming.  From a very young age I always had to prepare my own ponies / horses too.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I have always found a good bond with horses.  I enjoy working outdoors.

 

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I sometimes need to listen more, but i know that is a maturity thing.

 

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

I am a very hard worker, very trustworthy.  Never take a day of ill.  I can start immediately.

Requirements

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

I thought my current employer had extra hours for me over the summer but they do not, indeed they are reducing staff and said I should start looking for more work if i need more hours which is a shame.   I am always ready to learn new skills.  But being totally honest I want a job to make the most of the summer, not just be at home  I have always worked hard. And need to save to fund myself through university.

• Do you need accommodation?

No

 

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

No.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

None other than holidays below .  I have now left school (6th form) and am available  from 17th June.

 

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

4th -12th July and 6th -11th August.    Then available until around 12th September when i am due to go to University .