Elena Prior
Gloucester
Summary
Reliable Groom with solid background in equine care and stable management. Skilled in maintaining health and well-being of horses, ensuring clean and safe living environments, and providing top-notch grooming services. Strong ability to communicate with team members and follow detailed care plans. Committed to enhancing horse performance and welfare through attentive daily routines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dressage Groom
ASD Sportshorses
Gloucester
2026.04 - Current
- Conducted routine exercise regimens for horses, including lunging and hand-walking to maintain fitness and well-being.
- Prepared horses for shows and events, ensuring they appeared well-groomed and presentable.
- Fed animals following dietary requirements.
- Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimise potential injuries.
- Prepared horses for competitions and events, including plaiting, clipping, and tack cleaning for presentation standards.
- Tacked up and untacked horses to prepare for commencement and completion of outings.
- Monitored horses for signs of distress, illness, or injury, acting quickly to address issues and consult professionals as required.
- Assisted in training horses for competitions, implementing exercise routines that enhanced performance.
- Collaborated with veterinarians during health checks and procedures, offering support and assistance.
Dressage Groom
Fiona
Gloucester
2024.10 - Current
- Fed animals following dietary requirements.
- Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimise potential injuries.
- Monitored horses for signs of distress, illness, or injury, acting quickly to address issues and consult professionals as required.
Animal care assistant
The Cinnamon Trust
Lewdown
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Caring for resident animals including feeding, cleaning, maintaining hygiene of the living quarters whilst being compassionate and patient.
- This also includes giving medication to various residents.
- Prioritise my own workload as well as working as a team, communicating effectively with other team members.
- Meet and greet visitors as required.
- Be familiar and adhere to the Trust's procedures and relevant legislation.
- Reason for leaving: Going to University
Stable worker
St Leonards Equestrian Centre
Launceston
2016.10 - 2023.08
- Feed and water horses.
- Muck out stables.
- Prepare horses for lessons and bring down ponies from field up the road.
- Ensure horses and riders are safely equipped and ready for lessons.
- General yard duties and any extra jobs that are required outside of the daily day to day tasks.
- Organise and oversee younger volunteers with their tasks and ensure health and safety measures are met at all time.
Education
Further Education - Geography A-Level, Psychology A-Level
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth2022-06
Further Education - Sport BTEC level 3
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth2022-06
Secondary Education - English Literature GCSE, English Language GCSE, Maths GCSE, Religious Studies GCSE, Chemistry GCSE, Biology GCSE, Physics GCSE, Geography GCSE, Cambridge National Sport BTEC level 2
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth2020-06
Higher Education - Animal Health and Management
Duchy College
Stoke Climsland2023-05
Skills
- Efficient
- Dedicated
- Good time management
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Adhere to workplace procedures and protocols
- Ability to work under pressure
- Stable maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Equine care
- Show preparation
Languages
English
References
Julie White, The Cinnamon Trust, Lewdown, Devon, 01566 783300, hillside@cinnamon.org
Custom Section
True
Interests
- Horse Riding
- Photography
- Competition Grooming
Timeline
Dressage Groom
ASD Sportshorses
2026.04 - Current
Dressage Groom
Fiona
2024.10 - Current
Animal care assistant
The Cinnamon Trust
2023.09 - 2024.09
Stable worker
St Leonards Equestrian Centre
2016.10 - 2023.08
Further Education - Geography A-Level, Psychology A-Level
Notre Dame RC School
Further Education - Sport BTEC level 3
Eggbuckland Community College
Secondary Education - English Literature GCSE, English Language GCSE, Maths GCSE, Religious Studies GCSE, Chemistry GCSE, Biology GCSE, Physics GCSE, Geography GCSE, Cambridge National Sport BTEC level 2
Notre Dame RC School
Higher Education - Animal Health and Management
Duchy College