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Ben Watson

Lymington,Hampshire

Summary

My name is Ben Watson,

I'm 18 years old and am a very High-energy student motivated to offer compassionate animal care and grooming support. Meets challenging tasks head-on with resourceful problem-solving and attention to detail. Background of volunteer work in animal-centred environments. Detailed Equine Groomer offers excellent command of equine grooming techniques and requirements. Maintains coat and shoe health with scheduled care. Reports health issues and monitors conditions to support equine wellness. Hard-working yard groom with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. would love to work in a racing yard as grounds based then work my way up to a work rider

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Yard groom

corrina jenkinson
Hythe
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Mucked out stables and yards in line with schedule.
  • Replaced bedding in thoroughly cleaned stalls for hygienic animal living quarters.
  • Led horses to and from stables and fields safely to reduce likelihood of injuries.
  • Tacked up and untacked horses before and after outings.
  • Fed and watered livestock, demonstrating knowledge of animal welfare and nutrition.
  • Assisted with standard procedures to monitor animal health and wellbeing.
  • Cleaned and brushed horses' coats for silky smooth finished look.
  • Loaded animals for smooth, safe transportation.
  • Conducted basic health checks and reported observations to veterinary staff.
  • Groomed horses for competition days to meet established presentation standards.
  • Kept animal quarters clean to protect livestock health and wellness.
  • Prepared animal bedding, raking and pitching straw and hay fresh daily.
  • Cleaned and maintained leads, bridles and saddles.
  • Followed hygiene procedures to maintain safe agricultural environment.
  • Sorted and stored animal feed.

Education

GCSEs - History. Physical education. Biology and Chemistry.

The Arnewood School
New Milton
09.2017 - 09.2022

A-Levels - Level 2 equine

Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Sparsholt
09.2022 - 06.2023

A-Levels - Level 3 equine

Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Sparsholt
09.2023 - 01.2024

Higher National Diploma - Level one in racehorse care and management

British racing school
Newmarket, Suffolk
02.2024 - 05.2024

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Bedding management
  • Verbal communication
  • Grooming techniques
  • Equine management
  • Injury Prevention
  • Animal husbandry
  • Feeding
  • Picking hooves
  • Watering
  • Dietary requirement knowledge
  • Horse training
  • Paddock and pasture maintenance
  • Physical strength and fitness
  • Bathing
  • Health assessments

Affiliations

  • love dogs and horses

Timeline

Higher National Diploma - Level one in racehorse care and management

British racing school
02.2024 - 05.2024

A-Levels - Level 3 equine

Sparsholt College, Hampshire
09.2023 - 01.2024

A-Levels - Level 2 equine

Sparsholt College, Hampshire
09.2022 - 06.2023

Yard groom

corrina jenkinson
01.2021 - 05.2024

GCSEs - History. Physical education. Biology and Chemistry.

The Arnewood School
09.2017 - 09.2022

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