Future Requirements

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

I am looking for a role where I can continue developing my equine knowledge and practical horse care skills while taking on increased responsibility. I would like to work within a professional and supportive environment where I can learn from experienced people, contribute to high standards of horse welfare, and continue progressing towards my long-term career goals within the equine industry. I particularly enjoy hands-on horse care, monitoring horse health, and working as part of a dedicated team. I am also keen to gain experience that complements my current Equine Nursing Care Assistant studies.  

 

• Do you need accommodation?

No, I am based in Leeds and have access to my own transport, so I am able to travel to work. However, I would consider accommodation if it was required for the right opportunity.  

 

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

 

• Do you have any ongoing commitments? I have a 16 year old son. Who I co parent. I do have two horses of my own.

 

• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of? 29th August to 10th September.

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 owned and worked with horses since childhood and have extensive practical experience in horse care and yard management. My experience includes daily yard duties such as mucking out, feeding, turnout, bringing in, field management, exercising horses through riding, lunging and groundwork, and conducting routine health checks. I am confident handling horses with a range of temperaments, including young horses, and have assisted with veterinary, farrier and dental visits. I am also experienced in clipping and have regularly taken sole responsibility for a livery yard, including the care of the owner’s horses and liveries during periods of absence. My previous experience includes working as a groom and rider at a riding school and my current role as a stable hand at a private livery yard.

 

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

• Excellent horse care and welfare knowledge.
• Confident handling horses of different ages, temperaments and training levels.
• Riding, lunging, groundwork and exercising horses.
• Clipping and turnout preparation.
• Sole charge experience and ability to work independently.
• Supporting veterinary, farrier and dental visits.
• Strong observational skills and attention to horse health and wellbeing.
• Excellent time management and organisation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable.  

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I enjoy building relationships with horses and contributing to their health, welfare and development. I am very empathetic.

• Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I am always looking to expand my knowledge and practical skills. Currently, I am furthering my education through my Equine Nursing Care Assistant qualification and would like to continue developing my understanding of equine health, veterinary care and rehabilitation.

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

I bring a combination of extensive hands-on horse experience, strong work ethic, reliability and proven responsibility. I have been trusted with sole charge of a livery yard and the care of multiple horses, demonstrating that owners have confidence in my judgement and abilities. Alongside my equine experience, I have developed excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills through roles in customer service, healthcare and support work. I am hardworking, eager to learn, adaptable, and genuinely passionate about horse welfare, which means I consistently strive to provide the highest standard of care.