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About me

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I am a 22-year-old rider and groom from East Sussex.  I have been riding for 18 years and worked on a variety of yards including, riding schools, livery yards and competition yards.  I studied History, Drama, Biology at A level and completed an EPQ in Music History.  Between 2018 and 2021 I worked for Felicity Collins in various capacities, taking responsibility for her horses from foals to 5* when she was away competing. I also compete in a variety of disciplines and over the years I have competed in Showjumping, Eventing, Showing and Dressage.   I have a basic understanding Western Riding and have some experience of mounted games.  In 2017 is established V5 Equestrian and now operate as a freelance Rider and Groom.   I have been working on a private yard for the past two years as a rider / groom, grooming at competitions, running the yard on a day-to-day basis and schooling young horses.  I have also been teaching riding to a variety of adu...
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Experience

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  Felicity Collins Eventing, Upper Dicker, East Sussex  Full-Time Groom  August 2020 - January 2021 My job as home groom recently evolved into a full-time home and away Groom role but unfortunately due to the impact of Covid-19 on the Equine industry they do not currently need a full-time employee and I need a more secure income than the hours they can offer me.  Although I do love this job, I have been increasingly feeling that I would like to have a non-equine job to broaden my experience and skill set and I would really like to work as part of a team.  Felicity Collins Eventing, Upper Dicker, East Sussex  Home Groom/Part-Time Groom   August 2018 - August 2020 As home groom for Felicity Collins, I carried out all general yard duties, assisting when necessary with the Farrier, Vet, Physio and Dentist.   I had sole responsibility for her horses, dogs and yard whilst she was away competing, dealing with any situations that arose.  My role also...
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Prices

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V5 Equestrian Price List as of April 1st 2023 Standard hourly rate for all work unless otherwise stated below: £12/hr Specific jobs: Muckout, Feed, Hay, Water per horse per end of the day: £7 Turn out and bring in: £3 Plaiting: £15 Bathing: £10  Clipping: £20/hr House sitting: £35 per day without animals / £40 per day with animals Dog walking: £12 per hour (if within 15 mins of High Hurstwood, fuel charge on top if further away)   
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