Onias
Cetona, Siena, Italy
About
- Jobseeker No
- 313202
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Male
- Age
- 41
- Nationality
- Zimbabwe
- Marital Status
- Married
- Occupation
- Unemployed
- Height
- 1.64m = 5' 4"
- Weight
- 68 kgs = 10 st 9 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- BGA Equine Skills CV
- Intermediate
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (16)
- Work Types
- Permanent; Contract; Freelance
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 16 week(s)
- Job Types
- Dressage Groom; General Groom; Endurance Rider; Broodmare Manager; Blacksmith/Dentist; Farrier; Assistant Vet; Working Couple/Team; Public Relations
- Facility Types
- Dressage; Livery; Riding School; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Endurance; Breeding/Foaling; Conditioning/Handling
Bio
Experienced Equine Specialist, Veterinary Nurse and Professional Farrier with 15+ years in horse care, breeding, stable management and equine health. Reliable, hardworking and committed to delivering the highest standards of horse welfare.Qualifications
Equine-Related Qualifications
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
- Farriery Certificate
- Certificate in Basic Equitation and Horsemanship
These qualifications are supported by over 20 years of practical equine experience (2006–2026) working with thoroughbred racehorses, broodmares, foals, stallions, and sport horses in veterinary nursing, horse care, stable management, racehorse breeding, and professional farriery.
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Duties of Current Occupation
Daily care of broodmares, foals and stallions; feeding, grooming, mucking out, exercising and handling horses; stable and yard maintenance; farriery; administering basic treatments; foaling and breeding; monitoring horse health.
Equine Work Experience
Professional Profile
I am an experienced equine professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience (2006–2026) working with thoroughbreds, sport horses, broodmares, foals, stallions, and young horses. My background includes horse grooming, stable management, racehorse breeding, veterinary nursing, professional farriery, foaling assistance, and general horse care.
I am confident in feeding, grooming, mucking out, tacking up, lunging, exercising horses, administering basic treatments under veterinary guidance, monitoring horse health, assisting veterinarians and farriers, and maintaining high standards of stable hygiene and yard organisation. I am hardworking, reliable, physically fit, and committed to providing exceptional horse care. I work well both independently and as part of a team and am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
Specialities
Yes. I have extensive experience handling foals, broodmares and stallions in racehorse breeding and stud environments. Skilled in foaling support, young horse handling, daily horse care and stable management. I have supervised stable operations and coordinated staff when required, maintaining high standards in busy, high-turnout yards while ensuring excellent horse welfare.
Type of Ride Work
*dressage horses *jumping *bush patrol horse *crowd control horse Arabian horses, thoroughbreds, warm bloods Problem horses, green horses, young horses Shy horses
Have ridden green horses and sporting horses urban and rural patrols(endurance) dressage competition Shoeing of difficult horses Breeding management that is pre natal, natal and post natal care Colt managent to maturity level Horse first aid in emergency cases like colic
Competition Details
Yes. I have competed and worked in professional equine environments. I was the Police Dressage Champion in 2015 and have competed in Police Nuisance Tests, Police Cross-Country, and Beginner-Level Show Jumping. These competitions developed my riding ability, horse management skills, and understanding of preparing horses for performance.
Professionally, I worked at Verdino Racehorse Breeding Stud, Italy, where I was responsible for the daily care and management of thoroughbred racehorses.
