Jessica

BSc Equine Studies MSc Equine Science BHS Stage One BHS Ride and Road Safety

Cleaning touchpoint within university buildings, such as handrails, door handles and light switches. Also working in the university Covid testing centre, cleaning booths, general areas and directing students.

I have worked in a riding school for years, carrying out general horse management to prepare horses for lessons. This also included working with riders and aiding in lessons. I did an apprenticeship in horse management, which taught me about health and safety, gave me experience in different aspects of horse management such as equine first aid, exercising horses and carrying out risk assessments.

I then completed a degree in equine studies, which gave me more knowledge in areas such as nutrition, reproduction and behaviour. These modules were backed up by a practical module in horsemastership and equitation. Following this, I did a masters degree in equine science, which looked more in depth at the science of nutrition, immunology and a dissertation project based on behaviour. Around my studies, I also worked at the university's equine centre, which included general management, exercising fit horses and liaising with university staff.

I am happy to exercise horses on the flat, hacking and some jumping. I have my BHS Stage One riding, and carried out a module in equitation in my undergraduate degree.