Grace Page
Wetherby,Leeds
Summary
Dedicated equine professional with extensive experience in handling mares, foals, and youngstock. Proven expertise in foaling support, night watch duties, and yard maintenance. Adept at recognising early signs of illness or injury and monitoring horse health. Strong work ethic with a commitment to working early mornings and weekends. Skilled in team supervision, task delegation, and maintaining efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Equine Supervisor
Bocketts Farm Park
Surrey
2022.11 - 2024.01
- Managed daily care of 30 horses and donkeys, maintaining high welfare standards
- Carried out all routine yard duties including mucking out, feeding, grooming, and turnout
- Monitored horse health and coordinated veterinary and farrier visits
- Supervised and trained staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day yard operations
- Maintained cleanliness, organisation, and safety across the yard
Stable Manager
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Western Cape
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Oversaw full care of a 50-horse yard, ensuring consistent high standards
- Managed feeding routines, turnout, and general yard management
- Supervised staff and delegated daily yard tasks effectively
- Handled client communication, bookings, and administrative duties
- Maintained a safe, organised, and productive working environment
Senior Farm Manager
Have a Heart Horse Rescue
Robertson
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Managed care of 80+ rescued horses, including feeding, rehabilitation, and welfare monitoring
- Oversaw a team of staff and volunteers, assigning and supervising daily tasks
- Monitored medical needs and coordinated treatments
- Assessed horses' physical and behavioural condition
- Assisted with rehoming process and adopter suitability
- Managed care of additional livestock (donkeys, goats, pigs, poultry, dogs, cats)
Assistant Manager / Stud & Foaling Supervisor
Avontuur Stud Farm
Western Cape
2019.08 - 2021.08
- Assisted with stud operations, including foaling supervision and night checks
- Supported care and handling of broodmares, foals, and youngstock
- Monitored mares pre- and post-foaling, ensuring welfare and early intervention when needed
- Trained and supervised new staff members
- Demonstrated flexibility by supporting additional farm operations when required
Education
Certificate in Canine Learning Theory -
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
Certificate in Canine Breed & Predatory Motor Patterns - undefined
Law - undefined
Stellenbosch University
First Aid Certificate - Level 2
Certificate of Higher Education - Equine Bodywork
Masterson Method
Skills
- Handling mares and foals
- Foaling support
- Night watch foaling experience
- Daily yard duties; mucking out, turnout, feeding
- Monitoring horse health
- Recognising early signs of illness/injury
- Working efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to work early mornings
- Willingness to work weekends
Personal Information
- Available: Immediate
- Nationality: South African
- Work Permit: UK Ancestral Visa (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
- Availability: Immediate
- Visa status: UK Ancestral Visa (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
Languages
English
Custom Section
UK Ancestral Visa (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
Timeline
Equine Supervisor
Bocketts Farm Park
2022.11 - 2024.01
Stable Manager
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
2021.09 - 2022.01
Senior Farm Manager
Have a Heart Horse Rescue
2021.05 - 2021.08
Assistant Manager / Stud & Foaling Supervisor
Avontuur Stud Farm
2019.08 - 2021.08
Certificate in Canine Breed & Predatory Motor Patterns - undefined
Law - undefined
Stellenbosch University
First Aid Certificate - Level 2
Certificate in Canine Learning Theory -
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
Certificate of Higher Education - Equine Bodywork
Masterson Method