Shian Fordham Canning
Kelvedon,Essex
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented with a strong foundation in stable yard organisation and management, complemented by extensive knowledge of equine daily care & nutrition. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and the ability to work both independently, in a team and collaboratively with industry professionals. Experienced in completing household, garden and yard tasks and maintenance jobs, with a compassionate approach to the care of household pets.
Committed to maintaining high standards in all tasks undertaken, with a focus on precision and thoroughness
Looking to now further her skills in customer care & service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Equine groom
Freelance/Self Employed
, Essex
2025.04 - Current
- Handled all different shapes and sizes of horses, from fit competition horses to leisure horses.
- Completing all daily tasks to an high standard including turning out and bringing in, changing rugs, mucking out, topping up waters and making haynets and feeds.
- Grooming and tacking up horses in all different types of tack, ready for the owners to ride. Also assisting with the cooling off, untacking and washing off after exercise.
- Regularly exercising the horses, which includes lunging with and without aids and riding out on hawks and basic schooling in the ménage.
- Completing various roles around the yard to maintain good facilities. Including jobs lie, trimming, weeding, painting and cleaning the yard office and toilet facilities.
House/Pet Sitter
Freelance/Self Employed
, Essex
2022.08 - Current
- Staying in peoples houses for multiple days to a week, looking after their pets, typically dogs and cats, as well as their house.
- Doing daily tasks around the house, for example, watering house plants, collecting mail and opening curtains and blinds.
- Taking the dogs out on walks, as well as playing with them in the garden. Clearing up poo behind them and if looking after cats, cleaning out their litter trays daily.
- Feeding all pets at a time in line with their normal routine, ensuring any medications are also administered if necessary.
- Making sure to leave the house in the same condition it was left to me in. On the final day, I ensure all washing up is done and dishes are away, everywhere is hoovered and/or mopped clean and all surfaces are wiped.
Equine Groom
OSH Dressage
Colne Engaine, Essex
2023.11 - 2025.04
- Provided high quality care for the horses by mucking out to a high standard, feeding, grooming and doing daily health checks.
- Remaining calm in high stress situation.
- Using experience with equine first aid when necessary.
- Assisted in veterinary appointments for routine check-ups and medical treatments.
- Regularly cleaning and oiling livery‘s bridles and saddles. Ensuring each piece remained in good condition.
Education
IGCSE - English Language B
Ace Tuition
Colchester, Essex 06/2025 - 06/2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually
- Works to a high standard, with a strong attention to detail
- Stable yard organisation & management
- Good understanding of horses and their daily care
- Knowledge and experience with non ridden & ridden exercise
- Equine nutrition knowledge
- Understanding of the daily care of household pets
- Experience with household, garden and yard maintenance
- Happy working with industry professionals, eg the vet, farrier, dentist
- Patient & compassionate
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Equine groom
Freelance/Self Employed
2025.04 - Current
Equine Groom
OSH Dressage
2023.11 - 2025.04
House/Pet Sitter
Freelance/Self Employed
2022.08 - Current
IGCSE - English Language B
Ace Tuition
06/2025 - 06/2025