Evan Dempsey
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Reliable and highly disciplined professional with a diverse background in civil operations and elite equine management. Currently specialising in quarry and open-pit environments with a focus on Load & Haul operations. Proven ability to maintain high production standards while adhering to strict safety and contamination protocols. A versatile worker with strong technical aptitude, experienced in operating heavy machinery and managing complex logistics in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quarry/crushing environment
Cailin mining and civil
Perth, WA
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Open pit experience,
- Load & Haul,
- Work in a fast paced production environment
- Crushing
- Moving material ensuring no contamination
Young Horse Trainer/Rider-Foreperson
Nick Ryan Racing
Flemington, Australia
04.2021 - 04.2026
- This role is a senior-level position—likely an Assistant Trainer or Head Foreperson—that bridges the gap between hands-on horse training and high-level stable management.The responsibilities can be grouped into four main pillars:Stable Management & Logistics: Overseeing daily operations, including staff supervision, transport, and coordinating specialist support services like vets, farriers, and dentists.
Training & Education: Implementing and adjusting training/feeding plans. This includes young horses (yearlings and two-year-olds), educating them on track work and barriers, and correcting behavioural issues like biting or kicking.
Elite Track Riding: Performing high-intensity "fast work," pace work, and trials. You are responsible for evaluating horse performance, fitness, and gear requirements during and after these sessions.
Welfare & Reporting: Acting as the primary monitor for horse health and equine technology. You provide critical feedback to the Licensed Trainer regarding recovery, appetite, and any deviations from normal physical condition.
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
Henry Dwyer Racing
Caulfield South, Australia
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Education & Conditioning: Educated young thoroughbreds for racing careers, including comprehensive trackwork and barrier training to ensure competitive readiness.
- Specialised Handling: Managed all aspects of general handling, including desensitising horses for veterinary treatments and supervising specialised exercise in yards and swimming facilities.
- Race Day Operations: Oversaw race day procedures and equipment familiarisation, ensuring horses remained calm and were presented to a professional, high-performance standard.
- Reporting & Welfare: Acted as a primary liaison to the Head Trainer, providing detailed reports on horse wellbeing, soundness, and performance progress.
- Elite Preparation: Collaborated on intensive preparation regimes to ensure all horses met strict safety and fitness standards for top-level competition
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
John Sadler Racing
Caulfield, Australia
02.2020 - 03.2020
- As above Young Horse Trainer/Rider, Henry Dwyer Racing
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
David Hayes Holdings
Euroa, Australia
02.2019 - 07.2019
- As above - Young Horse Trainer/Rider, Henry Dwyer Racing
Young Horse Trainer/Breeding
Coolmore Australia
Jerry Plains, Australia
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Breeding & Foaling: Broodmare management, neonatal care, colostrum testing, placenta checks, crush work (ultrasound/veterinary assistance), teasing, stallion collection.
- Training & Education: Groundwork, desensitization, breaking habits (kicking/bolting), parading, lunging, hand walking, rugging/bridling.
- Health & Nutrition: Dietary regimens, condition scoring, equine first aid, administering medications, biosecurity, parasite management.
- Sales Preparation: Yearling prep, conformation assessment, auction parade standards, sales inspections
Young Horse Trainer
Joseph O'Brien Racing
Kilkenny, Ireland
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Driving 2 tonne dumper
- Specialised Load Transport: Expert in hauling high-volume straw and hay "drummer" loads, managing vehicle stability and weight distribution to mitigate rollover risks.
- Advanced Load Restraint: Mastered the application of 50mm, 2.5T-rated ratchet webbing, including the use of belly straps and diagonal bracing to meet the NHVR Load Restraint Guide standards.
- OSOM (Oversize/Overmass) Compliance: Skilled in operating under Class 1 Oversize permits, ensuring strict adherence to height (up to 4.6m) and width (up to 2.83m) restrictions and route-specific Gazette Notices.
- Pre-Trip & Site Safety: Diligent in conducting pre-departure inspections and site assessments, with a focus on overhead powerline clearances and safe exclusion zones during loading/unloading.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Performed routine checks on hydraulics, braking systems, and tyre pressures specific to heavy agricultural haulage to ensure mechanical reliability.
- Carrying out all daily activities in relation to working in a thoroughbred racing stable
Horse Educator/Rider - Hunting
County Waterford Hunt
Waterford, Ireland
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Strategic Training: Directed the end-to-end education of hunting horses, reporting to the Hunt Master to ensure all mounts met elite performance and safety standards.
- Specialised Schooling: Conditioned horses for high-intensity environments, including obstacle proficiency (hedges, timber, ditches) and full desensitisation to hounds and field distractions.
- Operational Oversight: Managed comprehensive daily care and healthcare schedules, acting as the primary liaison for vets, farriers, and dental specialists.
- Field Leadership: Provided mounted hound control during twice-weekly hunts, maintaining discipline and safety in fast-paced, unpredictable terrain. [1]
Horse Educator/Rider
Hollypark Horses
Craughwell, Ireland
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Lead with Experience: State your total years in the industry and your specific area of expertise (e.g., "Senior Competition Groom with 8+ years of experience in elite eventing yards").
- Include Key Responsibilities: Mention high-level tasks like managing competition travel logistics, maintaining show condition (clipping/plaiting), or implementing rehabilitation plans.
- Highlight Specialised Training: Briefly note your experience with young horse desensitisation or behavioral re-education to show versatility.
- Quantify Achievements: Use specific numbers to prove your impact, such as "Managed daily care for a 30-horse yard" or Achieved a 90% success rate in rehabilitating horses with behavioural issues.
Horse Educator/Rider – Part time 30 hrs/wk
Hollypark Horses
Craughwell, Ireland
05.2014 - 08.2014
- As above – Hollypark Horses
Horse Educator/Riding – Hunting – Casual
County Galway Hunt
Craughwell, Ireland
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Working under the Huntsman, caring for the horses and hounds
- Educating and riding out the hunt horses
- Feeding the horses and hounds
- Training the puppies and young horses
- General maintenance of the stables and kennels
Horse Educator/Riding – Hunting – Casual
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Working under the Huntsman, caring for the horses and hounds
- Educating and riding out the hunt horses
- Feeding the horses and hounds
- Training the puppies and young horses
- General maintenance of the stables and kennels
Education
RIIMPO337E - Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations
Moxy Ticket
04.2026 - 05.2026
RIIMPO304E - Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
Loader Ticket
04.2026 - 05.2026
CPCWHS1001 - White Card
Safety
04.2026 - 04.2026
Practical component -
Athlone Institute of Technology
Bunnavally, Athlone, IrelandHigher Certificate in Business - Equine Studies
Gurteen Agricultural College
Ballingarry Roscrea, Tipperary, IrelandHigh School -
Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry
Athenry, Galway, IrelandPrimary School & Middle School -
Scoil Chitriona Senior
Renmore Ballyoughane, Galway, IrelandPrimary School -
Ballmanagh National School
Craughwell, Galway, IrelandSkills
- Roadworks companies,
- Civil construction companies
- Quarries
- Crushing
- Exploration
- Rehabilitation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/07/95
- Nationality: Irish
Timeline
Quarry/crushing environment
Cailin mining and civil
04.2026 - 04.2026
RIIMPO337E - Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations
Moxy Ticket
04.2026 - 05.2026
RIIMPO304E - Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
Loader Ticket
04.2026 - 05.2026
CPCWHS1001 - White Card
Safety
04.2026 - 04.2026
Young Horse Trainer/Rider-Foreperson
Nick Ryan Racing
04.2021 - 04.2026
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
Henry Dwyer Racing
04.2020 - 05.2020
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
John Sadler Racing
02.2020 - 03.2020
Young Horse Trainer/Rider
David Hayes Holdings
02.2019 - 07.2019
Young Horse Trainer/Breeding
Coolmore Australia
08.2018 - 02.2019
Young Horse Trainer
Joseph O'Brien Racing
04.2018 - 08.2018
Horse Educator/Rider - Hunting
County Waterford Hunt
05.2016 - 04.2018
Horse Educator/Rider
Hollypark Horses
09.2015 - 05.2016
Horse Educator/Rider – Part time 30 hrs/wk
Hollypark Horses
05.2014 - 08.2014
Horse Educator/Riding – Hunting – Casual
County Galway Hunt
06.2011 - 09.2011
Horse Educator/Riding – Hunting – Casual
06.2010 - 09.2010
Practical component -
Athlone Institute of Technology
Higher Certificate in Business - Equine Studies
Gurteen Agricultural College
High School -
Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry
Primary School & Middle School -
Scoil Chitriona Senior
Primary School -
Ballmanagh National School