Phoebe Ford
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
Equine yard manager specializing in animal welfare and training program development. Expertise in implementing customized training strategies that improve horse performance and behavior. Strong communication skills facilitate effective updates to owners, ensuring satisfaction. Seeking new opportunities to leverage skills following a back injury.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Yard Manager
Self Employed
York, North Yorkshire
03.2024 - Current
- Checked horses regularly for signs of injuries or ailments. daily for injuries and ailments, consulting veterinary doctors promptly.
- Implemented ground training exercises to build horse obedience, discipline, and trust.
- Adapted training methods for horses with special needs and behavioural issues.
- Checked horses daily for injuries and ailments, consulting veterinary doctors promptly.
- Coordinated with farriers for routine hoof trimming and shoeing.
- Created tailored training programmes to enhance performance and address behavioural issues for each horse.
- Disinfected and sanitised grooming areas to maintain high hygiene standards consistently.
- Provided balanced nutrition to animals to support their health. following prescribed dietary requirements daily.
- Disinfected and sanitised grooming areas to maintain high hygiene standards consistently.
- Communicated clearly and patiently with horse owners on progress updates.
Apprentice Equine Groom
Gavin Connell Equestrian Services
Louth, Lincolnshire
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered emergency equine first aid to reduce discomfort and prevent escalation.
- Administered medications and supplements under veterinary direction while monitoring health.
- Treated minor wounds promptly to relieve pain and report issues to vets.
- Collaborated with equine nutritionists to customise feeds based on age, weight, and activity for optimal horse health.
- Trained young and inexperienced horses using gentle handling to improve riding readiness.
- Handled and rode young horses daily to ensure proper exercise and adherence to safety protocols.
- Washed and groomed horses before competitions and shows for presentation quality.
- Washed and groomed horses before competitions and shows for faultless presentation.
- Maintained tack and equipment cleanliness after each riding session to ensure safety standards and readiness for upcoming rides.
- Organised and maintained tack and equipment for clean, safe readiness.
- Operated tractors and quad bikes for efficient field management and timely feed distribution.
Education
Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Bishop Burton College
Beverley01-2024
A-Levels - Law
York College
York01-2022
A-Levels - Sociology
York College
York01-2022
A-Levels - History
York College
York01-2022
Skills
- Equine health management
- Equine first aid
- Equine nutrition
- Training programme development
- Behavioural modification
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Client engagement
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Reading
- Gym
- Running
Timeline
Equine Yard Manager
Self Employed
03.2024 - Current
Apprentice Equine Groom
Gavin Connell Equestrian Services
01.2023 - 03.2024
Level 3 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
Bishop Burton College
A-Levels - Law
York College
A-Levels - Sociology
York College
A-Levels - History
York College