Poppy
Cubert, Cornwall, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 398619
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 21
- Location
- Cubert, Cornwall, TR8, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Work at stables and trekking centre
- Height
- 1.67m = 5' 5"
- Weight
- 62 kgs = 9 st 10 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Notice Required
- 4 week(s)
Qualifications
Recently completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management (Science) at Hartpury College, recieving a triple D* at the end of the course. In addition I was also a member of the grooms Academy during my time at Hartpury. I hold my Skills base first aid certificate. I have completed my BHS Stage 1 and am work8ng towards all sections of my Stage 2.
Documents
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 1
Duties of Current Occupation
Full care for the horses at the stables both as sole charge and in a team. Managing other members of staff. Handling money and assisting in paperwork and filing. Responsibility of taking groups of both beginners and experienced riders out hacking.
Equine Work Experience
Had 3 horses of my own, providing full care to them on a DIY yard. Helped with multiple riding schools in the full care for the horses, this included mucking out, grooming, making feeds (including medications), making hay nets, tacking up, plaiting, clipping, pulling, trimming, untacking, washing off, assisting in lessons, schooling horses, tack cleaning, basic equine first aid, rugging up, turning in, and turning out (both leading on the ground, as well as ride and lead). Working at a trekking centre - this role included a lot of customer service skills, hat and boot fitting, checking consent forms, matching people to suitable horses, booking people in, handling paperwork, teaching the basic controls of a horse, ride and lead 2 horses, escorting hacks (both experienced and beginners), and escorting hacks both by myself and with other members of staff Work experience including competition horses, younger horses, and some knowledge and practice in breaking in new horses for work.
Specialities
Managing and leading a team of staff for both short and long duration. Worked with younger horses around the age of 2 on the ground, as well as helping to back young horses. I hold pride in having a tidy and clean yard. Experience of working both by myself and in a small, and large team. Experienced customer service (managing consent forms, engaging with customers on treks, taking queries both in person and on the phone, using both cash and card to book people in for rides).
Type of Ride Work
Small amount of experience in starting young horses. Ridden difficult horses that are prone to rearing, bucking, and bolting. Experience in leading horses off of other horses. Responsible for taking rides out alone for both novice and experienced riders. General schooling of horses and fitness work.
Competition Details
Competed with my own horse in show jumping. Various occasions of assisting friends at competitions, mainly show jumping. Part of the grooms academy at Hartpury College, which includes working with an elite level rider at their competitions and general care for the horses. Also completed show duties while at College, which includes managing warm-up rings, writing for judges, show jumping judging, and various other activities involved in the smooth running of horse shows.