Dana
Stirling, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 431940
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 24
- Location
- Stirling, FK8, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Thoroughbred Strapper/Head Stable Hand/Groom
- Height
- 1.72m = 5' 7"
- Weight
- 64 kgs = 10 st 1 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 1 week(s)
- Minimum Pay
- from £14 hour
Qualifications
Thoroughbred Stable Groom License 10/10/2024
HorseSafe Racing Industry Certification 08/10/2024
Documents
UK Coaching Certificates
Level 1
Duties of Current Occupation
Mucked out and re-bedded all stalls. Prepared individualised feeds, including supplements and medications. Maintained updated health records (vaccinations, de-worming, shoeing, etc.). Administered therapies: Equissage therapy. Laser treatment
Equine Work Experience
Managed daily horse care: feeding, grooming, mucking out, tacking up, gear maintenance, and basic health checks. Coordinated morning track work: transported horses, prepared tack and racing aids, and liaised with jockeys on training plans and feedback. Prepared and tacked horses with appropriate gear and racing aids. Communicated directly with jockeys to: Outline daily training goals. Provide updates on each horse’s history, behaviour, and performance. Managed post-training recovery, including: Hosing down. Treating minor injuries (e.g., speed cuts, tack rubs). Adjusting gear based on comfort and fit.
Ensured cleanliness and safety of: Feed rooms, tack rooms, storage areas. Stables and work environments. Managed paddock routines, including: Bringing horses in for feeding. Maintaining grazing areas. Performed general property maintenance (e.g., fencing repairs, safety inspections). Rugged horses according to weather. Prepared them for overnight rest.
Specialities
Managed the daily care of 16 thoroughbred horses aged 2–7 years Oversaw individualised routines based on each horse’s fitness level, age, and temperament. Supervised afternoon swimming sessions for up to six horses. Represented the stable at major NSW race events, including Sydney and Golden Eagle Day. Directed a 10-week horse riding program for ~100 beginner riders, overseeing all operations, instruction, and staff supervision. Led and coordinated daily riding lessons
Type of Ride Work
Personally exercised six horses each morning Flatwork to assess soundness, behaviour, and lesson readiness. Facilitated various fitness routines including: Treadmill work. Lunging sessions. Driving horses in pairs around the track using a training vehicle for trotting/cantering.
Competition Details
Represented the stable at major NSW race events, including Sydney and Golden Eagle Day. Responsibilities at race meets included: Grooming and shampooing horses for presentation. Confidently walking horses in the mounting yard under public and pressurized conditions