Kate

City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management at Myerscough College awaiting results.

City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management at Myerscough College covering skills including practical experience in riding, working horses from the ground, yard duties, preparation for presentation and horse tack and equipment.

I have worked weekends from the age of fourteen to seventeen on a voluntary basis at a local equestrian. I am used to early starts and fully understand the importance of being reliable and am not afraid of hard work. I developed skills as a team player and made many friends whilst working here. I am also able to work independently. I understand the need to be flexible, I never left the stables until the necessary jobs are completed and the horses were settled – not once did I leave at a set time.

I have worked part time during busy periods at a local show jumping yard at Church Farm in Mawdesley. I undertook all basic yard duties during this position.

I have undertaken work experience for my college course at Lancashire Racing Stables in Garstang which gave me an insight into the different nutritional and exercise needs of thoroughbred race horses.