Thomas
Plérin, Côtes-d'Armor, France
About
- Jobseeker No
- 445270
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Male
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- France
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- track rider, jocket, trainer
- Height
- 1.75m = 5' 8"
- Weight
- 70 kgs = 11 st 0 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Locations
- (Côtes-d'Armor: Plérin, 50 km)
Qualifications
CAPA Lad-Cavalier d’Entraînement / Soigneur d’Équidés (racehorse exercise and equine care). Bac Pro CGEH (equine business and stable management).
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
As a jump jockey and exercise rider, I rode 8–11 horses a morning in Australia, including gallop work and swimming. My duties included grooming, tacking up and daily horse care. I also helped muster cattle and maintain fences.
Equine Work Experience
I started in show jumping at 10 and entered racing at 14. I raced professionally in France and worked with horses in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. I also completed a stud farm placement at Haras du Grand Courgeon.
Specialities
Conditioning Thoroughbreds, handling young horses and starting them under saddle. I adapt each session to the horse’s temperament and stage of training.
Type of Ride Work
Racehorse exercise, gallops, schooling over hurdles and fences, show jumping, starting young horses under saddle and riding stock horses for cattle work.
Competition Details
Former professional jump jockey in France, with around 600 rides and 100 wins. I also worked with Wesley Ward’s team at Royal Ascot in 2023.
