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Jessica Bailey

Scone,NSW

Summary

A driven and passionate Thoroughbred Industry Employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Currently employed as a Stud Secretary on a leading Hunter Valley Stud Farm, having previously had a very rewarding career working on Stud Farms in Australia and in Europe, however looking to expand my skillset and relocate. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, although I prefer working alongside a young exciting team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in computer applications ( Microsoft Office, ARDEX, etc) and social media.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stud Secretary

Widden Stud
Widden
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed all aspects of a Secretary and Administrative Roll in the office of a leading horse stud in the Hunter Valley.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, used to lias with all management of said stud farm, along with outside contacts including Horse Transport Companies, Veterinary Practices, Sales Companies and Clients.
  • Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report horse husbandry related data (vaccinations, breakdown's of sales results etc)

Foaling Manager

Yarraman Park Stud
Scone
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the running of the foaling unit during the 2022 breeding season where we foaled down 140+ mares and delivered the highest standard post-foaling care.
  • Liaising with upper management and owners with updates of foaling status, mare and foal updates etc
  • Assessing foal conformation and implementing management plans ie exercise restriction, contraction bandaging, systemic medications etc
  • Management of 2 hospital barns throughout season dealing with anything from fractures and illness to dummy foals requiring around the clock fluid and oxygen therapy.
  • Managed a small team of staff and trained new employees, ensuring the highest standard of care was met for the horses whilst still maintaining a high morale in the workplace.
  • (For full overview of tasks performed please see below in previous Yarraman Park employment history as I don't want to waste your time repeating information!)

Graduate

Irish National Stud Breeding Course
Kildare, Ireland
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • 2022 Graduate of the renowned Irish National Stud Course, receiving a Diploma in Thoroughbred Breeding Management, certified by IT Carlow

Stud Hand/Assistant Foaling Manager

Yarraman Park Stud
Scone, NSW
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Sales preparation of yearlings and weanlings for all top Australasian bloodstock sales
  • Worked at all major Australian yearling, weanling and breeding stock sales presenting large consignments of horses
  • Performed day to day checking and feeding of horses in paddocks
  • Assistant to foaling manager during the 21/22 breeding season where 140 mares passed through the unit in 2 years consecutive.
  • Identifying lameness, superficial wounds, illness and treating accordingly. Liaising with vet and farrier for more complex concerns.
  • Monitor mares post foaling and identify signs of colic, metritis or haemorrhage. Identify retained placenta and follow correct procedure and treatment of each scenario.
  • Performed simple lab tests including IgG, SAA and lactate on foals
  • Maintained a high standard of presentation and cleanliness throughout barns, crushes and all workspaces

Stud Hand

Kitchwin Hills Stud
Gundy, NSW
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed foaling unit and reported to Stud Manager and Assistant Stud Manager.
  • Foal down mares and deliver high standard of aftercare liaising with veterinarian when necessary
  • Performed day to day checking and feeding, identifying and treating injuries and illness
  • Assess foal conformation
  • Performed all aspects of yearling preparation including lunging, tacking up horses with exercise gear (rollers etc), hand walking, parades and grooming
  • Organising and assisting with weanling survey x-rays. Providing aftercare to post surgery patients, performing routine bandage changes and monitoring surgery sites for infection

Yearling Preparation

Watership Downs Stud
Newbury, United Kingdom
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Preparation of yearlings for the 2018 Tattersals yearling sale.
  • Performed all aspects of yearling preparation including grooming, lunging, handwalking and parading
  • Mucking out stalls and maintaining a clean yard
  • Cleaning and maintaining tack

Education

Diploma of Thoroughbred Breeding Management - Breeding Management

Irish National Stud
County Kildare
06-2022

High School Certificate (HSC) -

Walcha Central School
Walcha, NSW
09.2014

Skills

  • Thrives in a team environment but also confident working independently, always with a positive outlook and attitude
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Office Administration
  • Prioritization, organisation and time management
  • Well spoken with excellent phone manner and written communication skills
  • Expertise in all aspects of Horse Husbandry with particularly adept knowledge in foaling and yearling preparation

Referees

  • Derek Field - General Manager at Widden Stud

derek@widden.com - 0408492495

  • Harry Mitchell Owner/Manager at Yarraman Park Stud

 - 0412280576

  • Mick Malone - Owner/Manager at North Bloodstock

-0428458065

Timeline

Stud Secretary

Widden Stud
02.2024 - Current

Foaling Manager

Yarraman Park Stud
06.2023 - Current

Graduate

Irish National Stud Breeding Course
01.2022 - 06.2023

Stud Hand/Assistant Foaling Manager

Yarraman Park Stud
10.2019 - 01.2022

Yearling Preparation

Watership Downs Stud
07.2018 - 11.2018

Stud Hand

Kitchwin Hills Stud
06.2017 - 08.2019

Diploma of Thoroughbred Breeding Management - Breeding Management

Irish National Stud

High School Certificate (HSC) -

Walcha Central School

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