- I am an avid horse rider and own my own pony This entails daily stable maintenance and riding my pony minimum of 5 times per week and ensuring fitness and welfare is maintained
- Planning exercises and fitness regime for pony
Chloe Duggan
Carlow,Carlow
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Stable Hand
Kilmon Riding School
Carlow, Carlow
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared horses for riding, including grooming, saddling, and providing hoof care.
- Cleaned and maintained tack, bridles and saddles applying attention to detail to maintain wear and tear and avoid risks for horses and riders.
- Administered daily feed and water to horses, adhering to specific dietary requirements.
- Regularly replaced bedding in stables to remove urine and faecal waste and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Raked, mucked and swept stables to support environmental measures and eliminate viruses and transmission.
- Led horses to exercise areas, supervising activities to prevent injury and promote fitness.
- Provided balanced nutrition to animals to maintain their health and wellbeing.
- Picked hooves of horses after lessons and outings to remove gravel, dirt and debris, maintaining optimum health.
- Assisted in the preparation of horses for shows and competitions, focusing on presentation and performance readiness.
- Organised storage areas for tack and feed, maximising space efficiency and accessibility.
- Conducted thorough cleaning of stables, ensuring a hygienic environment for all equine residents.
- Groomed and washed pets to support excellent animal hygiene.
- Cultivated excellent animal and equine relationships by treating horses with love and care throughout all tasks.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of animal enclosures and equipment to promote animal health.
- Maintained horses' appearance by grooming, washing, and plaiting to enhance their presentation.
- Utilised curry comb, stiff brush and stable rubber to clean and brush coats of horses.
- Used positive reinforcement to train animals and enforce good behaviour.
- Fed and exercised horses daily to provide proper nutrition and healthy measures.
- Observed customer requests in specific grooming and styling requirements.
- Assisted in the training of young horses, employing gentle handling techniques to promote trust.
- Used lunging and long reining techniques to exercise horses, developing balance and rhythm.
- Disinfected and sanitised grooming areas for exceptional hygiene standards.
- Ensured tools were sterilised before use to prevent contamination during animal care.
- Provided guidance and support to inexperienced riders and their parents to enhance learning during lessons.
- Taking payments for lessons and booking in attendees for future lessons
Babysitter
Family Action
Carlow, Carlow
01.2025 - Current
- Provided safe and nurturing care for children aged 0-12, fostering a positive and secure environment.
- Managed bedtime routines for younger children, including bathing, reading stories, and ensuring a peaceful night's sleep.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to dietary requirements and preferences of children, ensuring healthy eating habits.
- Created a fun atmosphere for children through entertaining games and stories. with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
Education
Junior Certificate - Secondary School
Presentation College Carlow
Carlow 2023 - 2029
Skills
- Animal care
- Stable maintenance
- Horse handling
- Tack cleaning
- Horse grooming
- Feed management
- Hoof care
- Lunging techniques
- Equine training
- Lesson booking
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Pet care
- Calm composure
- Mucking out
- Animal empathy
- Emotional resilience
- Grounded decision-making
- Horse riding
- Equipment Maintenance
- Competition training
- Grooming
- Horse training
- Tactful communication
- Braiding
- Non-Verbal understanding
- Rugging
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Patience
- Calm under pressure
- Patience with animals
Interests
Timeline
Stable Hand
Kilmon Riding School
08.2025 - Current
Babysitter
Family Action
01.2025 - Current
Junior Certificate - Secondary School
Presentation College Carlow
2023 - 2029