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Kirsty Gartland

Gloucester,Gloucestershire

Summary

Reliable and trustworthy professional with a keen eye for precision and strong commitment to care and wellbeing of horses and other animals. Demonstrate optimal care of horses and other animals and maintaining equipment, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills. Exceptionally personable and able to understand individual needs and base next steps on this.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Groom

Private
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensured horse health by conducting daily check-ups and monitoring vital signs.
  • Maintained cleanliness in stable areas to uphold a high standard of hygiene.
  • Assessed horse nutritional needs, ensured balanced diet delivery.
  • Accompanied on transportation trips, safeguarded animal well-being during transit.
  • Prepared horses for competitions-achieved excellent presentation standards.

Horse/Pet Sitting

Private
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained proper care of horses and other animals in line with the owners requirements
  • Ensured regular feeding of animals
  • Cared for and maintained houses of employers for days/weeks at a time
  • Applied injury First-Aid and maintained injury over time of care

Volunteer

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Supported children with additional needs while ensuring a fun and safe environment
  • Maintained care of horses both during RDA sessions and outside of sessions

Volunteer

Hidden Homeless
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2024 - Current
  • Collecting food, beverages, clothes and toiletries from various locations in my own transport
  • Forming 120 pack-up meals weekly as part of a team to distribute amongst the homeless in Leeds City Centre
  • Serving hot food and beverages in a timely and efficient manner to those in need
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help

Education

Master of Science - Equine Science

Hartpury University
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09/2023 -

Bachelor of Science - Equine Science

Hartpury University
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09/2020 - 06/2023

BTEC - Equine Business

Hartpury College
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09/2018 - 06/2020

GCSEs - 12 GCSEs

Horsforth School
West Yorkshire
09/2017 - 06/2018

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Horse Riding
  • Socialising

Accomplishments

    Undergraduate Dissertation which details a novel review on Fragile Foal Syndrome is in the process of being published with aid from Hartpury University.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer

Hidden Homeless
11.2024 - Current

Groom

Private
08.2022 - Current

Horse/Pet Sitting

Private
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
08.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Equine Science

Hartpury University
09/2023 -

Bachelor of Science - Equine Science

Hartpury University
09/2020 - 06/2023

BTEC - Equine Business

Hartpury College
09/2018 - 06/2020

GCSEs - 12 GCSEs

Horsforth School
09/2017 - 06/2018

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