Anna Gaymer
Kings Lynn,Norfolk
Summary
Highly adaptable professional with a strong foundation in time management, pressure resilience, and welfare
Offering strong organisational skills and deep understanding of animal care. Knowledgeable about managing daily operations, ensuring safety protocols, and fostering positive team dynamics. Ready to use and develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in any role
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Private event yard manager
Sally Mariani
Horsham, West Sussex
02.2009 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations of yard effectively.
- Assisted in care of event horses, ranging from preliminary to advanced levels.
- Supported grooming efforts at high-level events in England and France, including 2017 Junior Europeans.
- Ensured horses were turned out to exceptional standards.
- Overlooked estate during owner's absence.
- Provided advice on feeding and fittening strategies.
- Coordinated with vet and farrier to maintain horse health.
- Supported riders during competitions.
- Facilitated teaching sessions to develop skills.
- Maintained detailed records of each horse's diet, exercise regime, medical history and behaviour patterns.
- Assisted livery clients by managing inquiries and questions.
- Scheduled routine maintenance of equipment, minimising downtime due to malfunctioning machinery.
- Enforced high standards of hygiene within the yard premises promoting a healthier workspace.
- Liaised with owners regularly providing updates on their horse's progress and condition.
- Facilitated training sessions with horses, improving overall performance and behaviour.
- Responded effectively to emergencies demonstrating good problem-solving capabilities under pressure.
- Organised transportation arrangements for horses during shows or events, ensuring safe travel conditions at every stage.
Equine yard manager
Lynn How
Sayers common, West Sussex
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for bedding materials and essential supplies.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations to identify potential health issues.
- Delegated tasks among team members to enhance work efficiency.
- Oversaw feeding schedules to guarantee balanced diets for all horses based on their individual needs.
- Managed care of four event horses.
- Provided house sitting and dog care services while owners were away.
Equine yard manager
Cara Bexton
Horsham, West Sussex
05.1998 - 05.2002
- Managed budgeting responsibilities whilst keeping track of expenses in relation to operations costs.
- Scheduled regular veterinary visits for routine check-ups and emergency situations.
- Managed daily operations in large equine yard, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing of horses.
- Conducted staff training sessions teaching correct handling techniques and safety procedures.
Equine yard manager
Tim Boland
Sydney Australia, New South Wales
05.1998 - 04.2002
- Organised transportation arrangements for horses during events.
- Ensured safe travel conditions at every stage.
- Maintained records of each horse's diet, exercise regime, medical history, and behaviour patterns.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Upheld animal welfare standards.
- Groomed horses at high-level events throughout Australia, including five-star three-day events.
- Assisted with administration tasks including telephone calls to international clients
Horse riding instructor
Waverley riding school
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
04.1994 - 05.1997
- Trained all levels of riders for competent horse handling.
- Assisted in organising local equestrian events, promoting the sport locally.
- Taught students horsemanship etiquette to maintain discipline during sessions.
- Training clients and students for their BHS exams
- Promoted to assistant head girl in 1996
- Gave private lessons to dedicated learners, enhancing their skills greatly.
- Ensured proper care of horses with regular health checks.
- Instructed advanced riders for competitive equestrian events.
- Devised practical assessments, accurately gauging rider capabilities.
- Addressed individual learner needs with tailored lesson planning.
- Upheld high standards of animal welfare whilst teaching students about equine care.
- Started therapeutic riding lessons for special needs individuals, making the sport inclusive.
- Forged positive relationships with regular riders to maintain stable loyalty and increase repeat custom.
- Supported stable running, assisting with mucking out and maintenance for well-kept premises and provisions.
- Built confidence in nervous students through compassionate instruction and guidance for improved lesson experiences.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
Part time groom
Wendy Evans
Henley in Arden, Warwickshire
05.1997 - 03.1997
- Assisted with veterinary visits, facilitated smooth operations during examinations and treatments.
- Managed saddlery inventory to guarantee availability when needed.
- Fulfilled all administrative duties, ensured seamless stable management.
- Strengthened horse performance with regular exercise routines.
Yard groom
Paul Rigby
Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire
04.1993 - 11.1993
- Maintained tack room organisation, keeping all equipment easily accessible.
- Managed turnouts efficiently, ensuring safe and effective exercise routines for horses.
- Prepared horses for shows; ensured they looked their best.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, providing immediate first aid to injured animals.
Education
A-Levels - Geography, Home economics and Biology
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester, Warwickshire 09.1992 - 09.1994
British Horse Society - Riding and Stable management levels 1-3
BHS
Royal Leamington Spa, WarwickshireB 04.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
- Time management
- Pressure resilience
- Welfare orientation
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- I Enjoy being outside preferably dog walking. I Also love to travel and see new places with a recent highlight being visiting the pyramids in Egypt.
Timeline
Private event yard manager
Sally Mariani
02.2009 - 07.2025
Equine yard manager
Lynn How
08.2006 - 12.2008
Equine yard manager
Cara Bexton
05.1998 - 05.2002
Equine yard manager
Tim Boland
05.1998 - 04.2002
Part time groom
Wendy Evans
05.1997 - 03.1997
Horse riding instructor
Waverley riding school
04.1994 - 05.1997
British Horse Society - Riding and Stable management levels 1-3
BHS
04.1994 - 05.1997
Yard groom
Paul Rigby
04.1993 - 11.1993
A-Levels - Geography, Home economics and Biology
Alcester Grammar School
09.1992 - 09.1994