Ro Wilson
Biggar
Summary
Second-year Equine Science Student with extensive experience working with horses. Currently working on a busy hunt yard, with additional experience on an eventing yard and small stud. Confident in riding and handling a variety of horses, with a competitive background in dressage and eventing, competing up to BE100 and achievement of the the Pony Club B Test. I am hardworking, adaptable and keen to further develop my practical skills within a professional environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Hunt Groom
Shires Crichton
Gloucestershire, England
2024.05 - 2026.03
- Part-time groom in a busy hunt yard
- Completed all yard duties, either in sole charge or as part of a team depending on circumstances.
- Duties include exercising and preparing fit horses for hunt days, mucking out, feeding, clipping/pulling manes and tails
- Handled diverse horses, including home-bred foals and a yearling.
Part-time stable hand
Jennifer Gilchrist
Lanarkshire, Scotland
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Undertook morning yard duties at a local stud, managing stallion stables and assisting with the handling of mares and foals when required.
Groom
Vittoria Panizzon
Gloucestershire, England
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Executed all yard duties to a professional standard, exercised competition horses, provided equine first aid, and trimmed/pulled manes and feathers.
Polo Groom
Stirling McGregor
Victoria, Australia
2023.10 - 2023.11
- Travelled with ponies between polo tournaments
- Oversaw the welfare of the ponies, including feeding, rugging, and turning them out and bringing them in
- Learned how to do all polo grooming duties, including taking out sets, tack cleaning and turnout, bandaging and spare-holding
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Hartpury University
Gloucester, England 2024.09 -
A-Levels and GCSEs -
Sedbergh School
Cumbria, England 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Stable management to a good standard
- Handling horses from the ground, including young stock
- Lunging
- Schooling
- Hacking
- Competition turnout
- Willingness to learn
- Hardworking
- Self-motivated
- Clear Communication
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to show initiative
Affiliations
- Running
- Gym
- Hockey
- Cooking
Certification
- Pony Club B test
- Pony Club Lunge test
Additional Information
- Volunteered at a turtle sanctuary in Costa Rica
- Completed the London Marathon 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Hartpury University
2024.09 -
Hunt Groom
Shires Crichton
2024.05 - 2026.03
Groom
Vittoria Panizzon
2024.03 - 2024.04
Polo Groom
Stirling McGregor
2023.10 - 2023.11
Part-time stable hand
Jennifer Gilchrist
2023.08 - 2024.04
A-Levels and GCSEs -
Sedbergh School
2018.09 - 2023.06