I am a dedicated professional with experience in stable management and team leadership. I demonstrate a positive attitude, integrity, reliability and commitment to hard work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Rider/ Groom
Aine Searson
Wicklow, Ireland
11.2024 - 03.2025
Short term contract to cover the hunting season.
Sole responsibility for exercising, feeding and upholding horses to a high standard.
Maintained a flawless yard.
Sales Ring Coordinator
Monart Sale
Enniscorthy, Wexford
11.2023 - 11.2024
Helped prepare the yard for the smooth running of one of Ireland's biggest sale of 3 year old eventers and showjumpers, that occurs annually in November.
Responsible for call up, getting vendors to the sale ring on time, ensuring there was no dead air as sale was live streamed.
Rider/ Yard Manager
Canadian Hay Ranch
Cremona, Alberta
05.2024 - 10.2024
Responsible for a team of 5 people.
Organized and led 2-3 hour trail rides.
Managed daily training and exercise regimes to maintain optimal health, fitness and wellbeing for the horse.
Broke and trained young horses.
Administered first aid treatment when required.
Trained horses for events contributing to multiple successful showings.
Improved horse riding skills with one-on-one lessons.
Rider/ Team Leader
Sheepcote Equestrian
Hereford, UK
11.2023 - 05.2024
Responsible for medicating horses.
Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
Developed strategies for improved performance level across the team.
Carried out daily feeding duties, ensured proper nutrition of the animals.
Managed stable hygiene for healthier horses.
Rider/Groom/ Yard Manager
Belmont House Stud
Offaly, Ireland
04.2023 - 11.2023
Supervised a team of 8 students.
Responsible for co-ordinating turnout for 8 stallions.
Exercised sport horses.
Assisted in breaking young horses.
Delegated tasks amongst team members promoting an efficient work environment.
Conducted staff training sessions teaching correct handling techniques and safety procedures.
Fostered a teamwork environment, and enhanced efficiency.
Vet Student/Groom
Boleybawn Horses
Wicklow, Ireland
04.2021 - 04.2022
General yard work such as mucking out, tack cleaning, turn out, putting horses on and off the walker, preparing for shows etc.
Exercised Horses.
Helped with veterinary work during the breeding season (scanning, AI, vet visits etc.)
Responsible for giving medication to horses.
Ensured health of pregnant mares by conducting daily check-ups and monitoring vital signs.
Accompanied on transportation trips, safeguarded animal well-being during transit.
Provided dedicated care to 80 horses daily, maintaining the highest standards of health and wellbeing.
Vet Student
Summerhill Veterinary Clinic
Wexford, Ireland
09.2020 - 03.2021
Work experience at a small and large animal clinic while I was exploring a career in veterinary medicine.
Assisted with surgeries, lab work, emergency medicine and clinic.
Animal Caretaker
Secret Valley Wildlife Park
Wexford, Ireland
09.2019 - 03.2020
Organised engaging activities for visitors leading to improved visitor experience.
Ensured safety measures with careful handling of dangerous species.
Facilitated guided tours for school groups encouraging interest in wildlife conservation among children.
Maintained clean, sanitary conditions within enclosures to enhance animal health.
Education
Diploma - Leadership and Management
UCD Professional Academy
Dublin
03.2025 -
Level 6 Certificate - Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare.
Marino Institute of Education
Dublin
09.2019 - 05.2020
Leaving Certificate -
Presentation Secondary School
Wexford
09.2010 - 05.2016
Kennedy Park Primary School
Wexford
09.2002 - 05.2010
Skills
Adaptability
Communication
Hardworking
Team player
Efficiency
Certification
Pool & Beach Lifeguard - Advanced
First Aid - Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma - Leadership and Management
UCD Professional Academy
03.2025 -
Rider/ Groom
Aine Searson
11.2024 - 03.2025
Rider/ Yard Manager
Canadian Hay Ranch
05.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Ring Coordinator
Monart Sale
11.2023 - 11.2024
Rider/ Team Leader
Sheepcote Equestrian
11.2023 - 05.2024
Rider/Groom/ Yard Manager
Belmont House Stud
04.2023 - 11.2023
Vet Student/Groom
Boleybawn Horses
04.2021 - 04.2022
Vet Student
Summerhill Veterinary Clinic
09.2020 - 03.2021
Level 6 Certificate - Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare.