Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Studies (merit merit) Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care

I am not currently in work however here is where I have been:

I have worked on a private yard of 21 varied horses and ponies. This role involved ensuring their proper care & welfare on a day to day basis. This included mucking out, feeding, turning out & bringing in, field maintenance & other daily yard duties alongside customer service for the clients that owned these horses. I worked both alone and in a team, often taking sole charge when my boss was away competing, occasionally accompanying to groom. I took special care to learn as much as I could about each horse on the yard to take care of them in the best way possible.

I have also completed work experience for both Gemma Tattersall and Alice Dunsdon. I worked as a yard groom and completed all basic yard duties (including hacking at Gemma’s).

On the ground, I am quiet and confident which is always a necessary skill for sharper horses. I take extra care to learn everything I can about each horse I care for and I’m always watchful for injuries.

I have ridden on and off for five years and although I have ridden some mildly quirky horses, my opportunities have been limited and so is my experience.

Weight: Due to health conditions & lack of work, I have put on a lot of weight quite recently. I would normally weigh around 9 1/2 stone but I, unfortunately, weigh 14 1/2. I am completely aware that this is difficult for riding but I am more than happy to say that this will be lost due to healthy eating and working.

I do not compete at this current point in time.