May 2022 - ARU Writtle University College: British Horse Society Ride Safe qualification – Pass September 2023 – Present day -ARU Writtle University College: Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management

October 2023 - To present day Danewood Dressage, Daneswood, Perry Green, SG10 6DT Weekend part time volunteer work yard assistant

I am currently completing an Advance Diploma in Equestrian Studies, at ARU Writtle University College. To gain industry experience, I volunteered for a week’s work experience at the Helen Cowley Riding Academy in Hatfield Broadoak in July 2023, and I currently volunteer every weekend at a private dressage yard as a yard assistant. As part of my course, I gained work experience at Diamond Dressage. These opportunities have given me a good insight into the running of a yard and working in the Equine industry. To gain experience of other careers working with animals, I contacted local veterinary practices to request work experience. I completed a week experience at The Bishop’s Stortford Veterinary Hospital during my college summer holiday in August. During this week, I observed consultations led by the practice nurse and surgery conducted by the vets.