Sophie Stephens
Irvine ,North Ayrshire
Summary
I have 3 years experience in horse riding and continue to develop my skills during lessons. I am a dedicated individual with exceptional patience and strong time management abilities, adept at coordinating daily routines such as feeding, grooming, exercising, and stable maintenance. Demonstrates effective teamwork and clear, confident communication skills to ensure safe handling and smooth coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work under pressure, resolve stressful situations, and maintain reliability and a strong work ethic in all weather conditions. Exhibits active listening and adaptability by taking guidance from trainers effectively. Maintains respectful and professional attitudes towards colleagues, clients, and animals while being enthusiastic and proactive in learning new responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Equestrian care taker
Greenacres Riding school
Irvine , North Ayrshire
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided daily care for horses, ensuring proper feeding and grooming routines were followed.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables and paddocks, promoting a safe and hygienic environment for horses.
- Assisted in training sessions, helping riders to improve their skills and build confidence with horses.
- Monitored horse health by observing behaviour and reporting any signs of illness or injury to management.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, offering guidance and support during their riding experiences.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Irvine Royal Academy
Irvine, North AyrshireSkills
Exceptional Patience- Working with horses can sometimes be challenging due to the varying temperaments and needs of the horses and requires a lot of patience
Strong Time Management abilities- Coordinating daily routines such as feeding, grooming, exercising and stable maintenance Being involved in this has strengthened my time management skills
Effective Teamwork- I work well within a team with other caretakers, riders and instructors this is important for the operations on the yard to run smoothly
Clear and confident Communication skills- ensuring safe handling, smooth coordination in a fast paced environment between other riders, care takers and instructors
Ability to work under pressure- events such as horses escaping, and unpredictable behaviours from the animals and being competent in resolving stressful and pressurised situations and emergencies
Reliability and strong work ethic- Consistently performing physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions
Active listening and Adaptability- able to take guidance from trainers and apply it effectively
Respectful and Professional attitudes towards colleagues, clients and animals
Enthusiastic and Proactive- Always willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
Affiliations
- I like to keep fit and regularly attend my local gym and socialise with my friends.
Timeline
Equestrian care taker
Greenacres Riding school
07.2022 - 06.2025
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Irvine Royal Academy