Ref: GL14849
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- Age 30 years
- Date of Birth 29th March 1994
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, The EU, Europe, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Other
- County/State/Region Anywhere
- Job Category Flexible Hours, Freelance, Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Seasonal, Short Term (Temporary)
- Earliest start date 1st March 2024
- Availability if Freelance/Short Term Yes
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- Available for Christmas Cover? No
- Notice period NA
- 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/Rider, Rider, Sole Charge, Assistant Head Person, Head Person, Manager, Competition Groom, Other, Admin/Office-based
- Animals to bring to a job Locked
- Describe the animal/s you HAVE to bring to the job (if applicable) Locked
- Can drive Car
- Own car? Car
- Height 5”6’ / 167cm
- Approximate weight 9st / 57.2kg / 126lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Classical, Eventing, Livery, Show Jumping, Stud
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality French
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Back/Break, Bandage, Clip, Compete, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Foaling/Foal Watch, Lunging, Management Skills, Plait, Pull Mane/Tail, Ride, Rider/Trainer, Sales Preparation, Show Turnout, Supervisory Skills, Teach, Trim, Veterinary Experience, Work with children, Young Stock Handler, Young Stock Rider
- 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
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- Current passport? Locked
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Hi there,
I am a young French woman aged 28, who is passionate about horses. I grew up with horses and started riding at the age of 5. I have been trained by a renown French instructor and competed in eventing dressage and show jumping. I’ve owned horses since I am 15.
At 19 I went to England where I became a professional rider for a sport horse stud in Claygate, Surrey. During my time in England I have been bringing on the young horses of the stud and competing them but also schooling livery horses as well as giving lessons. I also have been helping with all yard related duties and assisting the management of the stables.
I then had the opportunity to go to Germany and be home rider for a German international Nation’s Cup showjumper, Harm Lahde. There at Gestuet Eichenhain I have been schooling international Grand Prix horses, establishing a training program for them and making sure all their cares were attended to. I was also involved in the preparation of the youngsters for the auctions and travelled around Europe.
In summer 2019 for my previous work placement with the university of Saumur I had the chance to work as a manager at West Weylands Farm in Surrey, England. There I have been running the yard. I’ve been dealing with managing the staff, invoicing, bookkeeping, planning events, selling horses as well as schooling horses and competing.
Since 2020 I run a yard called the Durdans Stables in Epsom, Surrey, and ride the horses of the stud.
In January 2022 I had the life changing opportunity to go to the United States of America for a year and work for a major sales barn in Ocala Florida – Redfield Farm. There I have been learning about the American market and I have been riding a large variety of horses from breaking in to producing young horses and schooling customer horses. I also had the opportunity to compete.
I am just back from the USA and looking for my next position.
What are my skills?
- Plat, clip, cut manes, turn out to a high standard
- Ride young horses and experienced ones on the flat as well as jumping
- Break in and deal with difficult horses
- Deal with stallions
- Invoicing, book-keeping, business communication
- Buy and sell horses
- Organise events
- Plan shows
- Manage a team
- Work with suppliers
- Assist the vet and the chiropractor
What are my traits?
- Passionate
- Hard-working
- Reliable
- Serious
- Dedicated
- Enthusiastic
- Patient
- Ambitious
- Caring
- Quick learner
Please find more information about me in my CV. I am very keen to join your team and I really hope you will find my application interesting. I am available for any question that you may have.
Looking forward to hearing from you very soon!
Marie-Lou
