Amy
Horsham, West Sussex, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 442773
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Part Time Groom at a Riding School
- Height
- 1.63m = 5' 4"
- Weight
- 55 kgs = 8 st 9 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- BGA Equine Skills CV
- Intermediate
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Surrey, West Sussex)
- Notice Required
- 1 week(s)
Bio
Qualified NVQ Level 3 Horse Management graduate from Merrist Wood College. Experienced groom with my own horse, plus freelance experience at a polo stables and a veterinary rehabilitation yard. I''m passionate about horse care and welfare.Qualifications
I have successfully completed and passed my NVQ Level 3 Horse Management at Merrist Wood college. I also hold BHS Care and Lunge Stage 2 giving me a strong foundation in professional horse care, stable management, handling, lunging and general equine welfare.
Documents
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 2
Duties of Current Occupation
Groom with experience in daily horse care, mucking out, grooming, feeding, turnout and exercise. Freelance experience at polo and veterinary rehab yards, including horse welfare, stable management and rehabilitation care.
Equine Work Experience
I have extensive equine experience, including owning and caring for various horses, such as an Arabian and an Irish Sport Horse. I hold an NVQ Level 3 Horse Management and BHS Care and Lunge Stage 2. I have worked as a groom and freelance at polo and veterinary rehabilitation yards, with experience handling foals and stallions, high-turnout yards, flatwork, dressage and competition grooming.
Specialities
I have worked with foals, stallions and horses in high-turnout environments. I have experience caring for foals at Wildwoods Riding Centre and Merrist Wood, as well as working with a stallion at a veterinary rehabilitation yard. I am confident with daily horse care, handling, turnout and maintaining high standards of welfare.
Type of Ride Work
I have experience in flatwork and dressage, riding and schooling at Medium level. I enjoy developing horses through structured training, focusing on balance, rhythm, suppleness, responsiveness and accuracy. I am confident working on a range of schooling exercises and enjoy building a strong partnership with the horse. I am passionate about continuing to develop my riding and training skills while maintaining a positive, patient and consistent approach.
Competition Details
I have volunteered as a competition groom, gaining hands-on experience supporting horses and riders at competitions. My responsibilities included preparing horses, grooming, tacking up, managing equipment and ensuring the horses were cared for and settled throughout the day.