Ref: GL25844
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General Information
- Age 37 years
- Date of Birth 3rd May 1988
- Had previous paid employment within the equine industry? Locked
- Preferred Countries United Kingdom, Wales
- County/State/Region Somerset, UK
- Job Category Flexible Hours, Freelance, Full Time, Part Time, Permanent, Seasonal
- Earliest start date 25th July 2022
- Freelance: Business Name Locked
- Freelance: Hourly Rate Locked
- Freelance: are you insured? Locked
- 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 Trainee, Groom, Groom/Rider, Rider, Part of a Team, Assistant Head Person, Stud Hand, Housekeeper, 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 5’5” / 165cm
- Approximate weight 9.5st / 60.3kg / 133lb
- Total years experience with horses Locked
- Previous paid/work experience Locked
- Future disciplines Dressage, Eventing, Horse Transport, Hunting, Rehabilitation, Show Jumping, Working Hunter
- Riding Role? Locked
- Nationality British
- Languages spoken Locked
- Qualifications Locked
- Equine Skills Bandage, Broodmares, Compete, Equine First Aid, Exercise/Hack Out, Foaling/Foal Watch, Long Rein, Lunging, Maintenance Skills, Muck Out, Ride, Rider/Trainer, School, Show Turnout, Stallion Handling, Supervisory Skills, Trim, Work Rider, Work with children, Young Stock Handler
- 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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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 23 years experience with horses of all types/ disciplines. Working in the UK and abroad including Australia and Costa Rica. From rescue centres/ trekking centres to competitive equestrian centres including BSJA and racing and also breeding.
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
I am happy to work alone or as part of a team. I have experience riding different levels of abilities from youngsters to veterans in English and western riding, from showjumping/ cross country to barrel racing/ mustering. I have handled stallions/foals/broodmares.
I am capable of all yard duties and also gardening/maintenance/pet sitting/ childcare. I also drive.
Strengths and Weaknesses
• What do you most enjoy about working with horses?
I enjoy all aspects of working with horses. I enjoy the bond/connections and I also enjoy the physical aspect of the roles. They keep us young at heart 🙂
• Is there anything you’d like to improve?
I would like to polish up plaiting as been a while. I would like to obtain licenses for larger vehicles.
• Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker?
I absolutely give my all. I take pride in my work and I care for animals like they’re my own. I am a calm person and passionate for everybody’s welfare.
Requirements
• What would you like to do or gain in your next job?
I am always happy to learn any aspect of the industry. I thrive with a broad skill set.
• Do you need accommodation?
Yes
• Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you?
A cat possibly
• Do you have any ongoing commitments?
No
• Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of?
No