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Johanna Collings

Billingshurst,West Sussex

Summary

An experienced professional with focus over the years on equine stable management.

Extremely skilled at maintaining high standards of horse care, ensuring optimal health and performance with a proven ability to lead and train staff, manage budgets, and implement efficient stable operations to manage the day to day running of various equine organisations.

Driven and dedicated with strong team leadership, combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Now looking for a change in career direction to bring a proactive approach to the next role.

Knowledgeable about daily operations, scheduling, and team leadership.

Successfully led teams to enhance horse welfare and streamline daily routines. Often praised for fostering safe and productive environments, ensuring both horse and client satisfaction.

Handling general yard responsibilities through effective leadership, delegation and organisation skills.

Worked compassionately to provide warm, welcoming pet services.

Confidently handling grooming needs for various breeds and temperaments.

Always willing to take on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.

Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees whilst remaining a dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills.

Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing tasks.

A resourceful employee with knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities.

Successful at managing multiple priorities with a very positive attitude.

Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals.

Proactive planner and problem solver.

Adept at project planning and managing multiple accounts at once. Dedicated to improving company sales goals and meeting business objectives.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work history

Equine groom

  • Maintained professional demeanour during high-stress situations like emergency vet calls, keeping calm atmosphere beneficial for animals.
  • Monitored paddock conditions closely, ensuring safe grazing environments.
  • Performed grooming tasks such as brushing, bathing and clipping to maintain horse hygiene and appearance.

Horse Transport

  • Assisted in transporting horses safely between locations; minimized stress or injury.
  • Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
  • Operated, transported and maintained highly specialised measuring instruments in line with user manuals.
  • Transported horses all over Europe and England, organising paperwork for the ferry & health paperwork, hand over to New owners.

Equine Stable Manager

Gotwick Farm
Rusper, West Sussex
2025.05 - Current
  • Organised vital paperwork including insurance documents, vet records and event registrations.
  • Implemented thorough cleaning routines for stables, maintaining a healthy environment for the horses.
  • Facilitated the transportation of horses to various events safely and efficiently.
  • Assisted in breeding operations contributing towards successful foaling seasons.
  • Coordinated all essential repairs and maintenance tasks around the stable yard promptly ensuring minimal disruption to routines.
  • Managed financial aspects including budgeting, purchasing supplies and payroll processing demonstrating sound business acumen.
  • Arranged veterinary appointments for preventative healthcare and treatment of illnesses.
  • Improved horse performance by devising effective training programmes.
  • Instructed staff on proper handling techniques enhancing overall horse wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in horsemanship, resulting in enhanced equestrian performance.
  • Communicated effectively with team members, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
  • Supervised staff, ensuring adherence to highest standards of equine care.
  • Administered first aid to injured horses, exhibiting quick decision-making skills under pressure.
  • Managed all aspects of stable operations to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.
  • Assisted livery clients by managing inquiries and questions.
  • Optimised animal health and wellbeing, bandaging wounds and completing preventive care.
  • Assigned duties to junior staff, monitoring operations to ensure professional stable running.
  • Utilised organisational skill and understanding of client needs to effectively assign horses for lessons.
  • Assessed animal behaviours and conditions, tailoring treatments to suit.
  • Calmed anxious pets to achieve positive grooming experiences.
  • Liaised with customers to meet care and grooming requirements.
  • Monitored animal grooming trends to meet customer demand.
  • Advised customers on correct aftercare for optimised animal health.

Education

CSC English Maths Geography -

Orleans Park
Twickenham
1986

Skills

  • Equine behavioural understanding
  • Adaptability to changing conditions
  • Budgeting competency
  • Veterinary scheduling
  • Biosecurity protocols application
  • Ground manners enforcement
  • Horse breeding knowledge
  • Budgeting proficiency
  • Equine first aid proficiency
  • Organisational aptitude
  • Time management mastery
  • Decision making capacity
  • Crisis intervention capability
  • Animal empathy
  • Veterinary medicine basics
  • Equine nutrition planning
  • Tactful communication
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Veterinary liaison
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Emotional resilience
  • Environmental awareness
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Stock management
  • Medicine administration
  • Equine first aid
  • Yard management
  • Transport coordination
  • Record-keeping
  • Critical decision making
  • Staff leadership
  • Trustworthy
  • Professional discretion
  • Initiative taking
  • Patience with animals
  • Waste disposal regulations
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Safety consciousness
  • Time efficient
  • Communication
  • Ethical judgement
  • Customer Service
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Equine Stable Manager

Gotwick Farm
2025.05 - Current

Equine groom

Horse Transport

CSC English Maths Geography -

Orleans Park
Johanna Collings