Madelyn Hofmann
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in equine care and training, notably with Chris Waller Racing. Excelled in groundwork techniques and stable management. Achieved remarkable success in preparing thoroughbreds for high-stakes competitions, highlighted by sole care of a horse for international events in Hong Kong and Dubai.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trackwork Rider
Chris Waller Racing
12.2024 - Current
- Day to day yard duties and horse care
- Riding trackwork, slow work and timed gallops
Horse Breaker and Trackwork Rider
Maddi Hofmann Equine
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Self-employed horse breaker and trackwork rider responsible for the handling and education of young horses
- Track work rider for Pitman Racing
Horse Breaker and Pre-trainer
Kolora Lodge
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Breaking in during the busy Magic Million season
- Pre-training thoroughbreds for trainers
Forman and Trackwork Rider
Shailer Racing
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the start up in a new stable of 20 horses, ensuring high level of care
- Riding trackwork slow work, timed gallops and jumpouts
Trackwork Rider and Stablehand
Chris Waller Racing
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Travelled a horse to Hong Kong and Dubai in 2018 for 3 months, was the sole carer and rider for 1 horse during this time
- Riding timed gallops and slow work and jumpouts
- Worked in large teams to ensure the daily operations were carried out to a high standard for 148 horses
- Animal husbandry - responsible for the care and welfare of horses
- swimming, treadmill, aqua walker, walker.
Education
Cheviot Area School
Cheviot, NZSkills
- Groundwork techniques
- Physical fitness
- Basic dressage
- Decision-making
- Show jumping
- Stable management
- Equine nutrition
- Teamwork
- Animal care
Timeline
Trackwork Rider
Chris Waller Racing
12.2024 - Current
Horse Breaker and Trackwork Rider
Maddi Hofmann Equine
11.2022 - 12.2024
Horse Breaker and Pre-trainer
Kolora Lodge
01.2022 - 11.2022
Forman and Trackwork Rider
Shailer Racing
04.2020 - 12.2021
Trackwork Rider and Stablehand
Chris Waller Racing
04.2017 - 03.2020
Cheviot Area School
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