Future Requirements

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

In my next role, I’m looking for a quiet, caring but busy yard, who wants someone who is reliable, positive and will care for their horses as if they were their own.

I would like to work with horses, including daily care, handling, and supporting their health and welfare. I want to improve my practical skills including plaiting, trimming and show turn out.

• Do you need accommodation?

Yes

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

1 small cocker spaniel

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

No

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

August 24th 2026 – September 6th 2026

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.

I have worked in a variety of jobs from riding schools to competition livery yards to office jobs, I thoroughly enjoyed each aspect but  I am now wanting to move to a friendly, busy but quiet yard.

I am able to perform all basic tasks to a high standard and ensure the care and safety of the horses is my main priority.

I have learnt to plait and clip, however this is something that I would like to improve and learn more about.

I have owned 2 horses of my own, sadly my first passed due to sycamore poisoning, he was a youngster who was rescued from a driving yard at the age of 1.5. I spent my time helping him relax and learn that he could trust me, before he passed away we were doing a lot of groundwork and rehabilitation.

My second horse was an ex-race horse who came off the track 2 years before I bought him. He taught me that calmness and patience is important.

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

• I am calm and patient when handling horses of any type or age.

• I have strong observation skill to identify changes in behaviour, health, or soundness.

• I am reliable and consistent, I am punctual and definitely routine-oriented.

• I am physically healthy with a strong work ethic even in the pouring rain!

• I have a good focus of safety awareness and a strong knowledge of proper horse handling and yard protocols.

• I am good at communication and work well alone or with others.

• I have a good willingness to learn or improve skills and take direction from experienced staff.

• I am able to help and give direction to others in a clear way.

• I have a respectful, ethical approach to animal care and welfare.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

Being around horses makes me happy and feel safe. They are such beautiful creatures and have always been my clearing in a bad patch. I enjoy the physical side of it too, I have tried an office job and could not sit still!

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to improve my clipping, plaiting and show turn out as this is something I did not do a lot on in previous jobs.

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

Employers should consider me because I am a reliable, calm, and genuinely committed to the care and welfare of horses. I take direction well, show up consistently, and handle  demanding work no matter the weather. I am observant, willing to learn, and focused on doing tasks correctly rather than rushing or cutting corners. I bring a glass full work ethic and a respectful approach that supports both the horses and the anyone i am working with.