Ref: GL60576
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General Information
- Age 47 years
- Date of Birth 9th January 1979
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom
- County/State/Region Avon, UK, Bedfordshire, UK, Berkshire, UK, Buckinghamshire, UK, Cambridgeshire, UK, Cheshire, UK, Cleveland, UK, Cornwall, UK, Cotswolds, Cumberland, UK, Cumbria, Denbighshire UK, Derbyshire, UK, Devon, UK, Dorset, UK, East Yorkshire, UK, Essex, UK, Gloucestershire, UK, Hampshire, UK, Herefordshire, UK, Hertfordshire, UK, Isle of Wight, UK, Lanarkshire, Leicestershire, UK, Lincolnshire, UK, Norfolk, UK, North Yorkshire, UK, Northumberland, UK, Scotland, UK, Staffordshire, UK, Wales, UK, West Yorkshire, UK, Worcestershire, UK
- Do you require sponsorship/a VISA to work in any of your chosen countries? Locked
- Job Category Full Time, Part Time
- Earliest start date 1st November 2026
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? Only Administrators can view this!
- Notice period N/A
- Best time to call Locked
- Working Couples: Partner's profile reference number Locked
- Live in or out Live in
- Co-habiting? Locked
- Full Postcode if live out (Private) Locked
- Expected Job Level Groom, Groom/Rider, Sole Charge, Home Groom
- Animals to bring to a job Locked
- Describe the animal/s you HAVE to bring to the job (if applicable) Locked
- Can drive Car, Trailer, Moped
- Own car? Car
- Height 5’7” / 170cm
- Approximate weight 10st / 63.5kg / 140lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Endurance, Family Yard, Hunting, Rehabilitation, Training Yard/Positions, Trekking, Western
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Clip, Exercise/Hack Out, Maintenance Skills, Management Skills, Muck Out, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Sole charge, Supervisory Skills, Work with children
- Non-Equine Skills Locked
- Longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- 2nd longest time in one job Locked
- Position held in this job Locked
- Upload your CV Locked
- Current passport? Locked
- DBS (formerly CRB) or equivalent Locked
- Smoker? Locked
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Future Requirements
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What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
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I am seeking a full-time, live-in Groom and Rider position where I can apply my experience in yard management and riding, while continuing to develop my skills in a structured professional environment.
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Do you need accommodation?
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Yes, live-in accommodation is required.
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Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
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None. I have no pets or horses accompanying me.
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Do you have any ongoing commitments?
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None.
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Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
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Yes, I have a holiday booked from 14th–29th October 2026.
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Experience with Horses / Scope of Freelance Services
Having grown up around horses in a private yard setting, I have a lifelong, practical understanding of day-to-day equestrian care and yard operations. My background covers all aspects of equine welfare, stable management, and general riding.
I am fully confident handling daily routines, maintaining high standards of care, and exercising horses to keep them fit, well-schooled, and content.
Key Skills
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Yard Management & Operations: Capable of running a yard independently, establishing efficient routines, and overseeing overall stable operations.
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Equine Welfare & Health: Strong focus on equine well-being, including noticing subtle changes in health or behavior, administering routine care, and maintaining clean, safe surroundings.
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Riding & Exercise: Experienced and reliable rider capable of exercising, hacking, and maintaining fitness and general schooling work.
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Workplace Standards: Independent worker with strong time-management skills, high reliability, and a calm, methodical approach to handling horses.
Strengths and Weaknesses
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What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
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I take the greatest satisfaction in ensuring the welfare and happiness of the horses under my care, seeing them thrive in a well-run, calm environment.
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Is there anything you’d like to improve?
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Transitioning from a private background, I am eager to adapt my management and riding skills to commercial or competition standards and refine my technical training under experienced supervision.
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Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
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I offer an authentic, lifelong passion for horse care combined with genuine reliability and a strong work ethic. With no pet or transport logistics to accommodate, I am fully prepared to immerse myself in a live-in position and keep the yard running to an exemplary standard.
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