Future Requirements

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

I would love to continue expanding my knowledge within the equestrian industry and gain experience in new areas while being part of a professional and supportive team. I am always eager to learn and develop my skills further.

• Do you need accommodation?

Yes, ideally. I am moving to the UK from Canada on September 2nd under the UK Youth Mobility Visa scheme.

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

I will be bringing my 9-year-old dog with me. She is fully trained, friendly, and well-behaved.

• Do you have any ongoing commitments?

none.

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

none.

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’m from Canada and will be moving to England in September on a UK Youth Mobility Visa. I am currently looking for work opportunities within the equestrian industry.

For the past 4 years, I have worked for international event riders Lindsay and Xavier Trainsel as a barn manager and groom. During this time, I have gained experience managing a busy professional yard with 5* horses, client and boarder horses, as well as young horses and babies. I also have some previous experience working with foals and young stallions.

My experience includes grooming at FEI competitions, clipping, pulling manes, braiding/plaiting, tacking up and untacking, lunging, turnout for jogs, feeding, and all general barn duties. I am comfortable handling fit competition horses and maintaining high standards of care and presentation.

I also have experience operating farm machinery and hauling trailers, including tractors, telehandlers, skid steers, and dump trailers.

In addition to grooming and barn management, I ride as well and previously competed my OTTB up to Novice level before selling him. I currently lesson twice a week, and ride client horses! In my current role, I help manage weekend staff, assist with day-to-day barn operations, and support basic veterinary care when needed.

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

• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Calm and efficient in high-pressure or stressful situations
• Experienced handling competition horses, young horses, and some stallions
• FEI grooming experience
• Clipping, braiding/plaiting, turnout presentation, and general horse care
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experienced operating farm machinery and trailers
• Comfortable assisting with basic veterinary and rehabilitation care
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

 

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy helping horses feel and perform their best while also contributing to a positive environment for clients and the team. Seeing horses happy, healthy, and progressing in their work is very rewarding to me.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I would like to continue improving my work-life balance while also developing my skills and experience further within the industry.

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

I bring several years of experience in a professional competition barn, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. I am reliable, adaptable, and capable of handling responsibility while maintaining a positive attitude in busy environments.