Laura

Currently completing a diploma in Equine Vet Nursing Technician with TOCES, Newmarket. I travel over for exams/practicals three times per year (April, September, December, for one week at a time).

FETAC Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies (Distinction)

Provisional trailer licence, hoping to do my test over the summer.

I have experience with my own horses and with my uncle's hunters; this includes knowledge of day to day care, as well as with many of the illnesses and issues associated with horses.

Previously in a livery/riding yard, and have recently been in two equine hospitals on the Curragh as part of my course. This included going out with vets and visiting racing yards/studs, as well as in hospital duties.

I have no issue with long hours or hard work, as I really enjoy working with horses, particulary the sometimes challenging thoroughbreds! I would love to get some stud experience, if possible. Have also worked with children and adults with physical and developmental issues.

I'm really looking to work as part of a friendly team with high standards of care, where I can gain more practical experience, but still have some fun at the same time.

Can provide character references from people who have worked with me.

~Trustworthy. ~Dependable. ~Motivated. ~Your horse's health and safety are my priority. ~Always willing to learn, happy to stay longer hours/weekends/nights. ~Fantastic tea and coffee maker/cookie baker. ~Published writer, good literacy skills.

I'm not going to overstate my riding abilities -- I have ridden mostly hunters/ponies/warmbloods, but have not ridden racehorses before. Have schooled on gallops/road work/cross country.

Won the heavyweight cob class at the Ballivor show 2016.