Future Requirements

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

I’m looking for a long-term position where I can put my knowledge and experience to good use, take on more responsibility and continue developing professionally. I particularly enjoy being trusted to manage horses independently and would love a role where I can make a positive difference to their welfare, care and development.

Do you need accommodation?

To be confirmed.

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

To be confirmed.

Do you have any ongoing commitments?

I currently manage my own private yard outside of work, overseeing the daily care and welfare of the horses.

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

To be confirmed.

Experience with Horses

I have been riding and caring for horses since childhood, with approximately 15 years of equestrian experience and five years working professionally at Charlie Fellowes Racing.

During my time in racing, I gained extensive experience riding thoroughbreds in training, handling young and challenging horses, travelling horses independently to race meetings, leading up winners and maintaining high standards of horse care.

Alongside this, I run my own private yard, where I am responsible for the horses’ daily management, welfare, feeding programmes and individual care requirements. I regularly assess injuries and health concerns, make decisions regarding their management and liaise with veterinary professionals when necessary.

I also have considerable experience buying, selling, retraining and producing thoroughbreds. This includes assessing horses for suitability, schooling youngsters, preparing horses for sale and matching them with appropriate homes.

My experience extends beyond racing into showjumping, general riding and producing young horses.

Key Skills

• Confident and capable rider, particularly with young, sharp and inexperienced thoroughbreds.
• Independent yard management and sole-charge responsibility.
• Excellent understanding of horse welfare, feeding, fitness and individual care.
• Recognising injuries, changes in soundness and health concerns.
• Experienced with bandaging, administering prescribed medication and veterinary aftercare.
• Buying, selling, assessing and retraining horses.
• Producing youngsters, schooling, lunging and groundwork.
• Travelling horses independently and managing them at race meetings.
• High standards of turnout, grooming and presentation, including Best Turned Out awards.
• Confident working independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised, hardworking and able to use my own initiative.

Strengths and Weaknesses

What do you most enjoy about working with horses?

I genuinely love everything about working with horses, particularly getting to know their individual personalities and understanding what works best for each one. I find it incredibly rewarding seeing horses progress, whether that’s developing a young horse’s confidence, improving their condition or helping a thoroughbred find a successful career after racing. Their welfare has always been my biggest priority.

Is there anything you’d like to improve?

I believe there’s always something new to learn with horses, regardless of how experienced you are. I’d particularly like to continue developing my management skills and broaden my knowledge of equine rehabilitation, nutrition and performance. I’m always open to learning from other experienced professionals.

Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?

Although I’m only 21, I’ve spent the majority of my life around horses and have already gained five years of professional experience in a busy racing yard.

I’m confident taking responsibility, making decisions independently and managing horses to a high standard. Running my own yard alongside working professionally has taught me to be organised, observant and proactive.

I’m not someone who needs to be constantly supervised or told what needs doing. I take pride in my work, genuinely care about the horses and always aim to do the best possible job. I’m hardworking, reliable and willing to get stuck into every aspect of yard life.