Experience with Horse:

I have several years of experience working with horses and ponies across a wide range of equestrian disciplines, including eventing, hunting, riding schools, the Light Cavalry and competition yards. Throughout my career, I have developed a broad range of practical skills and knowledge, working with horses both in hand and ridden.
I have worked on several different yards, both in a team and in sole-charge positions. I am confident managing the day-to-day running of a yard independently, maintaining high standards of horse care, completing daily duties efficiently and ensuring the horses’ needs are met. I am responsible, reliable and organised, and I understand the importance of making decisions, managing my time effectively and recognising when to seek advice or support

Yard Duties and Horse Care

I am experienced in all aspects of daily yard duties, including mucking out, making hay nets, filling water buckets, feeding, maintaining clean and tidy stables, grooming and tack cleaning. I am also confident with bathing, clipping, plaiting, pulling manes and tails, and preparing horses for competitions, shows, hunting and parades. I take pride in maintaining high standards of horse care, presentation and general yard management.

Riding and Exercise

I am a competent and experienced rider with a background in flatwork, schooling, jumping, hacking, lunging, using the horse walker and loose schooling. I have experience riding a wide variety of horses, from green and problem horses to experienced competition horses, fit hunters and five-star eventers. I am confident adapting my approach to suit each horse’s individual needs, temperament and level of training. Although I have experience in jumping, I am keen to continue developing my skills and improve to a higher standard.

Experience with Different Horses

Over the years, I have worked with a diverse range of horses and ponies, including youngsters, foals, stallions, broodmares, ex-racehorses, fit hunters, eventers, riding school horses and international carriage horses. I have experience assisting with the backing and bringing on of young horses, both in hand and ridden, and enjoy helping horses develop their confidence, education and ability.

Competition and Show Preparation

I have approximately two years of experience working on competition yards and preparing horses for events, including dressage, show jumping, eventing, hunting and parades. I have also been involved in preparing horses for the Lord Mayor’s Show. I have competed in in-house dressage and show jumping competitions at the Light Cavalry, Flemish Farm, achieving some good results. In addition, I competed in endurance riding for two seasons, achieving positive results and qualifying for the championships.

Teamwork and Yard Management

I am comfortable working independently, in sole-charge positions and as part of a team. I am also happy to take the lead and support other team members when required. I work to a high standard, am hardworking and reliable, and understand the importance of organisation, attention to detail and maintaining consistent standards of care. If I am ever unsure about a task or situation, I will always ask for guidance to ensure the horses’ welfare and safety remain the priority.

Administration and Customer Service

Alongside my practical horse experience, I have also gained experience with the administrative side of yard work, including answering telephone calls, completing paperwork and dealing professionally with clients and customers. I have a friendly, approachable manner and understand the importance of providing a welcoming and professional service.

I am passionate about working with horses, enjoy the variety and challenges of the equine industry, and am always keen to expand my knowledge and develop my skills further. I am also currently working towards my Class 1 licence to broaden my capabilities and future opportunities within the industry.

Key Skills

• Strong work ethic: Hardworking, enthusiastic, reliable and committed to completing all tasks to a high standard. I take pride in my work and always strive to do my best.
• Willingness to learn: Keen to develop new skills, expand my knowledge and use my existing experience to the best of my ability. I am a good listener and will always ask for guidance if I am unsure about something.
• Resilience and professionalism: Able to remain calm, resilient and professional in a variety of working environments. Well-mannered, adaptable and able to approach challenges positively.
• Communication skills: Confident communicating with colleagues, clients and members of the public face to face, over the telephone and by email.
• Teamwork and sole charge: Comfortable working independently using my own initiative, with several years of experience working in sole-charge positions on different yards. Equally happy working as part of a team and supporting others when needed.
• Organisation and cleanliness: Organised, tidy and thorough, with high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail. Able to manage my time effectively and prioritise daily tasks.
• Equine experience: Several years of experience within the equine industry, with a broad range of practical knowledge and skills gained across different yards and disciplines.
• Grooming and presentation: Experienced in clipping, trimming, pulling and tidying manes and tails, plaiting and preparing horses for work, shows and competitions.
• Horse handling: Confident handling a wide variety of horses, including stallions, foals and young horses, with an understanding of the importance of patience, safety and individual handling requirements.
• Riding and exercise: A competent rider, experienced in exercising horses both in hand and ridden. Confident with lunging, using Pessoa training equipment and putting horses on and taking them off the horse walker.
• Initiative and adaptability: Able to work independently, think ahead and adapt to changing situations while maintaining high standards of horse welfare and yard management

Strengths and Weaknesses
• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
I enjoy working with horses and animals, as every day is different and there is never a dull moment. With many years of experience across a variety of disciplines, I feel there is always something new to learn within the industry, whether working ridden, in hand, or developing my understanding of the animals and myself. There is always something to do, and working with horses keeps me thinking ahead, adapting to different situations and approaching each animal as an individual. I also enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and being hands-on in a practical role. Most of all, I enjoy the variety, challenges and rewards that come with working with horses and animals, and the opportunity to continue learning and developing my skills
• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
I would like to develop my clipping skills to a higher standard, improving both my technique and the quality of the finish. I would also like to improve my jumping, as this is an area I have not focused on as much in the past. I am keen to continue learning, building my confidence and developing my skills through experience and guidance from others.
• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
I believe employers should consider me for this role because I have several years of experience within the equine industry, working across different disciplines. I am competent both on the ground and in the saddle, with a good level of knowledge and practical skills developed through my experience over the years. I am hardworking, reliable and punctual, and I always strive to give my best in everything I do. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy and willing to learn, with a positive and welcoming attitude towards clients, colleagues and visitors. I am passionate about working with horses and animals, take pride in my work and am always willing to help wherever needed. I believe my experience, strong work ethic and approachable nature would make me a valuable member of the team
Requirements
• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
In my next job, I would like to further develop my equine knowledge and practical skills, gaining more experience across different areas of the industry. I would also like to improve my jumping, build my confidence and learn from others with more experience. I am keen to take on new challenges, continue developing my horsemanship and broaden my skills while contributing positively to the team and the care of the horses.
• Do you need accommodation?
Yes , I would need accommodation, if I was relocating and over 60 mins drive from home address
• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you? 
I do have 2 well behaved dogs
• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
I have no ongoing commitments and I have to give 1  weeks notice

• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
I have no holidays booked As of yet.