Olivia Sweetman
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Experienced Equine Groom skilled in stable management and horse care. Maintains high standards of cleanliness and safety, enhancing equine well-being. Trains and supervises junior staff, promoting a knowledgeable team environment. Demonstrates expertise in feeding, administering medicines, and supporting equine health. Reliable and adaptable, committed to effective teamwork and animal welfare.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Groom
4 Gaits Riding School
Bilsington, Kent
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Utilised equine first-aid skills to administer immediate care in emergencies, minimising discomfort and preventing escalation.
- Delivered treatments for wounds and injuries to avoid infection and promote speedy healing and recovery.
- Monitored horses for signs of distress, illness, or injury, and addressed issues quickly.
- Conducted animal health checks on weight, temperature and physical condition.
- Applied lunging and long reining techniques to exercise horses.
- Prepared horses for exercise by efficiently tacking up and untacking, ensuring readiness for outings.
- Maintained clean and safe stable environments, including mucking out stalls and managing waste disposal efficiently.
- Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Observed horses to detect abnormal behaviour and share progress reports with vets.
- Collaborated with team to effectively communicate tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills while managing multiple horses under time constraints.
- Supervised junior grooms and volunteers, providing training and feedback to uphold high standards of equine care.
- Utilised clipping, scissor and hand-pulling techniques to maintain animal coats.
- Provided excellent stable management to younger children and older children and changed my way of explaining so the age groups will understand more easily.
- Guided tours and provided educational talks for visitors, sharing knowledge on horse care and stable management practices.
Education
GCSEs -
Towers School & Sixth Form Centre
Ashford, KEN01-2023
Skills
- Equine first aid
- Health assessments
- Tacking techniques
- Tack maintenance
- Stable management
- Stable upkeep
- Feeding administration
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Team Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Service excellence
- Customer engagement
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Equine Groom
4 Gaits Riding School
04.2023 - 08.2025
GCSEs -
Towers School & Sixth Form Centre