I am looking to complete the British Horse Society riding and stage management exams in order to aid my career in the equine industry; at the start of this year I took part in a 10 week BHS Stage 1 course and hoped to take my exam this summer, however due to COVID-19 this has now had to be put on hold until later in the year. Whilst on this course I learnt how to confidently tack up a horse and work safely when around them, how to clean the tack, putting on and removing rugs and mucking out.

Having worked two office jobs over the past few years, I have decided that an administration-based career is not what I wish for my future; I want to build an active career in an area which I'm passionate about, one that involves working with horses.

I have been riding on and off since my early childhood and have been riding consistently since graduating university; I can confidently walk, trot and canter on a variety of horses and am looking to start jumping lessons in the near future. I have always had an interest in horses and I grew up being around them as we had our own pony and access to other horses, so I often spent large amounts of time at the stables helping to muck out and care for the horses as well as riding them. Last summer I took part in a beginners jousting course which was gave me an fantastic opportunity to broaden my skills, including learning how to tack up and ride with a Western-styled saddle and bitless hackamore bridle.