I have got a Level 3 diploma in equine care and management, this course included riding on the flat, showjumping and a little cross country. It also included prepping horses for a show, clipping, bathing, pulling and plaiting. I also learnt about horses feeding plans, working horses from the ground, long lining, lunging, and loose schooling. I also learnt about different muscles and bones also therapy plans for horses after injury.

I worked full time doing various different jobs, including mucking out, turning out/catching in, poo picking, lunging, long lining, hacking, schooling and various cleaning jobs including, scrubbing stable bars, sweeping and tidying, raking sides of the school in. I worked as part of a team here but also worked independently on my own using my own initiative. I’ve also done events working with children and people with disabilities, which included pony parties and seasonal day events. I worked very closely with new,old and current clients answering their queries and reassuring them issues would be resolved correctly and professionally. I also spoke to clients over the phone and/or over message answering any questions about the services.

I have worked with broodmares and foals, from walking them out on their first day, to putting the headcollar on, to putting the rugs on, to picking there hooves out then eventually to weaning them away from there mother. I have worked as part of a team and on my own, in some events I have been in charge of the yard with just one or 2 people to hand and it was always sufficient and productive at all times. I have had a few months out of horses but I could work quickly and cut no corners.

I have ridden problem, green and young horses. I own a younster myself and I have been producing him carefully since he was 4yo. We mainly focus on dressage/flat work however I have previously jumped horses at college and before with previous horses. I plan to do this with my youngster when he is ready for that.

I haven’t completed properly due to not having transport for horses, however I worked on a working livery/ competition yard for 2 years.