Barrie Hill
Horse Groom/ Maintenance Man
Ayr,SAY
Summary
Capable professional handling competition horses and youngsters successfully without supervision. Hardworking and determined with skills in equine husbandry. Proudly offering over 20 years of experience . Dependable Handyman with 3 years of experience in repair and maintenance fields. Flexible team player offering excellent manual labour skills. Proficient with mechanical and electric tools. Quality-focused and reliable Handyman in painting, pressure washing and basic garden maintenance. Highly-motivated Handyman with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Handy Man
DLS Showjumping
horsham, west sussex
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming
- Watering lawns, mowing and maintaining shrubbery and flower beds
- Repainted walls, removed old paint and prepared wall surfaces
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory
- Mucked out yards and field
- Replaced bedding in stalls after cleaning
- Maintained daily feeding and watering for horses in fields
- Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimize potential injuries
- Inspected horses on [Timeframe] basis for signs of ill health, swiftly reporting issues and treating minor ailments and injuries where possible
- Ordered fodder for busy stables
- Prevented spread of disease with proactive controls
- Supported farriery and dentistry treatments
- Delivered treatments for wounds and injuries
- Covered overnight supervision of horses due to foaling
- Monitored horse temperature, pulse and respiration rates
- Observed horse behavior and shared progress reports with vets
- Applied lunging to exercise horses
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success
- Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs
Oakingham Stud Compton
Newbury
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Equine show/breeding groom
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analysis information and provided solutions to problems
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Operated equipment to exceed production targets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Horse care
Lantra
Ayrshire 05.1996 - 04.2002
SQA -
Mainholm Academy
Ayr 08.1990 - 08.1994
Skills
Dietary requirementsBedding maintenance
Injury prevention and management
Advanced equine knowledgeCompetition trainingBasic tractor and implements usage
Telehandler driver
Timeline
Handy Man
DLS Showjumping
08.2018 - 04.2022
Oakingham Stud Compton
10.2012 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Horse care
Lantra
05.1996 - 04.2002
SQA -
Mainholm Academy
08.1990 - 08.1994