Eleanor
Surbiton, Greater London, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 441626
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Groom/yard assistant
- Height
- 1.64m = 5' 4"
- Weight
- 55 kgs = 8 st 9 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Surrey)
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Earliest Start
- Jul 2026
- Minimum Pay
- from £10 hour
- Job Types
- Work Groom; Working Student; Personal Assistant; Secretarial/Admin
- Facility Types
- Livery; Riding School; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Western
Bio
I have been studying with Merrist Wood College where I have achieved a Level 2 certificate in Equine Management. I have worked across multiple yards and am now looking for a part-time role as I continue my studies for Level 3.Qualifications
- Level 2 certificate in Equine Management
- Currently working towards Level 3 extended diploma in Equine Management
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
- Managing daily care of multiple horses including feeding, grooming, exercise, mucking out, turn out, rugging, washing etc
- Preparing horses for client use
- Preparing & showing horses
- Performing all duties under BHS health & safety standards
Equine Work Experience
- DIY experience from growing up around horses
- Over 300 hours of work experience in college as well as other yards, including livery and riding schools
- Assisted in veterinary treatment and recovery
Specialities
- Lots of teamwork experience as well as working independently. Mostly managed riding school horses, sometimes with lively or aggressive behaviour
- Lots of turnout throughout daily duties, as well as working in a team to turn out all horses for every weekend
Type of Ride Work
- Confident in walk and trot, mostly flatwork and polework
- My skills are stronger when it comes to stable management, I am hoping to develop my riding skills this academic year and through work if the role presents the opportunity
Competition Details
- Experience in unaffiliated competitions such as in-hand showing and Xmas drill rides
- Prepared and presented horses under strict time limits and BHS health and safety standards
- Prepared horses by means of washing, grooming, plaiting, mane trimming, sock whitening and decorating tack accordingly (e.g. with Xmas decorations whilst prioritising horse welfare and comfort)
