Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Chloe Upshall

Shaftesbury,United Kingdom

Summary

Eight years of experience in racing with a proven track record of professionalism and ambition. Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all tasks. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and independently, including representing companies at race meets. Proficient in driving a 3.5T lorry across Europe, complemented by strong communication and leadership abilities.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Racing Groom

Liberty Stone Racing
Sutton Veny, Wiltshire
11.2024 - Current

Took charge of horse welfare while collaborating with team members and working independently.
Cared for horses' needs, including regular exercise routines.
Attended race meets to support horse performance.
Drove to different locations for horse collection throughout the county.

  • Maintained cleanliness in stable areas to uphold a high standard of hygiene.
  • Strengthened horse performance with regular exercise routines.

Racing Groom

Milton Harris Racing
Sutton Veny, Wiltshire
09.2019 - 11.2024


Ensured horse welfare met established standards and quantities.
Supervised veterinarian, farrier, dental technician, and equine therapist to deliver necessary care.
Operated independently with minimal supervision throughout all responsibilities.

• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of stables and associated areas.
Monitored supply levels for hay, bedding, and horse care materials, notifying supervisor when low.

•Brought horses in from pastures for scheduled programmes in a timely manner.
Adapted to last-minute changes to maintain programme efficiency.

• Take sole charge of taking the horses to the races, this includes driving a horse lorry to various locations around the country and being punctual with timings to assure they arrived at their correct race time. I also liaised with the owners and jockeys of the horses and had to report any issues to the trainer.

• Promoted to barn manager which meant that I had to work and organise a team of 15 people to ensure the horses were exercised daily and correctly and in a safely manner.

Participate in educational programs, such as, first aid training, safeguarding, fire and safety training.

Education

A-Levels - Geography

Gillingham School
Gillingham, Dorset
09.2014 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Horse health awareness
  • Handling difficult animals
  • Knowledge in equestrian equipment
  • Travel arrangements management
  • Equine nutrition insight
  • Basic veterinary knowledge
  • Feed store relations
  • Horse riding proficiency
  • Working with young horses

Affiliations

  • Outside of work I have my own ex-racehorse (Milly) whom I enjoy taking on fun rides and schooling at home.

Accomplishments

Certificate of completion of essential training for ancillary staff; this involves programmes for the mental capacity act, safeguarding, food handling, infection control, fire safety and the control of hazardous substances.

• Certificates for safeguarding in the workplace.

• Certificate for BHA introduction to safeguarding in the horse racing industry.

• Certificate for emergency first aid awareness.

• Received a promotion to become a barn manager when working as a racehorse groom.

• Hold a full UK driving license.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Racing Groom

Liberty Stone Racing
11.2024 - Current

Racing Groom

Milton Harris Racing
09.2019 - 11.2024

A-Levels - Geography

Gillingham School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Chloe Upshall