Charlie Thorne
Kensington,Qld
Summary
My goal is to secure employment within an educational setting, where I can continue to develop my knowledge, skills, and experience while making a positive contribution to students and school communities. I am committed to furthering my professional growth by completing my teaching degree and building a long-term career in education, with a focus on creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Reindeer handler
Graham Reimers Reindeers
Warwick, Australia
12.2023 - Current
- Safely handled and led reindeer at shopping centres and community events across Australia's east coast.
- Coordinated safe transportation of reindeer by efficiently loading and unloading them during events.
- Ensured excellent animal welfare standards.
- Engaged with large crowds and families to enhance their experience with reindeer.
- Presented a friendly and professional image of the business at community events.
Horse trainer
Self imploded
01.2020 - Current
- Produced and competed horses in showjumping, eventing and dressage.
- Start and educate young horses from the ground through to ridden work.
- Coached riders aged 3 to 50 years, enhancing skills from beginner to advanced levels.
- Develop individual lesson plans and training programs tailored to each rider's goals.
- Coach riders at Pony Club, local competitions and training clinics.
- Have worked with many young foster children over the years, helping build confidence, responsibility and life skills through horses.
- Developed strong client relationships, delivering quality customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
Strapper
Gary Clem
Bundaberg, Australia
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Saddled and prepared racehorses for morning trackwork.
- Washed, cooled, and monitored horses post-exercise to ensure recovery and well-being.
- Maintained stables and racing equipment to uphold safety and readiness for training.
- Assisted trainers and track riders.
- Observed horses for injuries or behavioral changes to support health and performance management.
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced racing environment.
Track rider
Kolora Lodge
Loganlea, Australia
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Rode breakers and pre-trainers daily, contributing to their readiness for racing.
- Educated young thoroughbreds under saddle.
- Guided breakers from the ground, ensuring safe and effective training sessions.
- Assisted with treadmill and conditioning programs to enhance physical fitness.
- Maintained high standards of horse welfare and stable presentation.
- Assisted with feeding, rugging and daily stable duties.
Groom
Bimbadeen Thoroughbred and Performance Horses
Werombi, Australia
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Groomed and cared for elite international event horses, ensuring optimal condition for performance.
- Conducted regular health checks on horses, identifying and addressing health issues to maintain their wellbeing.
- Prepared horses for daily training and competitions.
- Assisted with feeding, rugging, tacking up, and cooling down horses to prepare them for training and competitions.
- Maintained immaculate presentation of horses and equipment.
- Worked in a high-performance Olympic-level environment.
Education
Cert III - Horse Care
Australian Equine Institute
Tuggerah, NSW01-2024
Completed year 7-year 10
Australian Christian College
Moreton Bay, QLDSkills
- Horse training
- Animal welfare
- Health monitoring
- Lesson planning
- Event coordination
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Volunteer Experience
- Canteen Assistant, Pony Club Queensland
- President, Mini Committee Bundaberg Horse & Pony Club Inc., Prepares reports with rest of committee and delivers to meetings., Arranges fundraising activities & awards.
Coaching Experience
7, Over 7 years' experience coaching riders from 3 to 50 years of age. Extensive experience coaching beginner riders through to competitive showjumpers and eventers. Successfully mentored numerous foster children, helping develop confidence, responsibility and horsemanship through riding. Specialise in producing confident horses and riders in a safe, encouraging environment. Experience teaching private lessons, Pony Club riders and competition preparation.
Timeline
Strapper
Gary Clem
04.2025 - 01.2026
Track rider
Kolora Lodge
04.2025 - 01.2026
Groom
Bimbadeen Thoroughbred and Performance Horses
11.2024 - 04.2025
Reindeer handler
Graham Reimers Reindeers
12.2023 - Current
Horse trainer
Self imploded
01.2020 - Current
Cert III - Horse Care
Australian Equine Institute
Completed year 7-year 10
Australian Christian College