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Orla Lehane

Orla Lehane

Perth

Summary

Name- Orla Lehane

Date of birth -12/01/2001

Nationality- Irish

Address- Stirling, Perth, Western Australia.


Having a rich equine background I hold extensive experience in horse handling, grooming, and training . I would classify myself as a collaborative team player with strong focus on adaptability and reliable execution.

I possess a versatile skill set whether it be groundwork training , grooming for sales or assisting during breeding seasons .

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Horse trainer

Coolmore Stud NSW Australia
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Horse trainer, accounts for 88 days regional farm work.
  • Preparing Yearlings/ Weanlings for annual sales.
  • Lunging, Parading, Washing and Feeding young horses.
  • Administering treatments and assisting with vetting.
  • Driving quads, kobodas and tractors within the farm.
  • Reference- Justin Carey : jcarey@coolmore.com.au

Science teacher

St Mary's secondary school mallow
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Science teacher employed by the department of education

Groom

The Stables at the Europe Killarney, Ireland
04.2021 - 09.2024
  • I worked as a groom at a 5 star resort. This involved exercising, feeding and turning out halinger horses.
  • I also participate in the foaling season and i am responsible for obtaining records of the stallions' coverings on mares.
  • Each year I also assist with the breaking and handling of yearlings.
  • I am responsible for the dietary requirements of the horses and the dispersal of any additional supplements.
  • Reference - Bob Ferris /085 888 5196

Volunteer Work

06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Last summer I completed a worldpackers ranch experience at a private ranch in Montana. Over the 3 months I was responsible for the upkeep of the ranch.
  • Maintenance of a large garden: mowing, hedgecutting, flame weeding, seeding, planting/harvesting vegetables.
  • Collecting eggs, feeding poultry, maintenance of the chicken coop, refilling sawdust bedding.
  • Horsemanship duties such as mucking out stables, cleaning tack, feeding, medicine dispersal.
  • Exercising horses in both the arena and woodland areas.
  • Operating ATV/ gators/ large jeeps / horsebox.
  • Attending vet appointments with the horses / dogs.
  • Dog walking daily.
  • Cooking dinner for my host family.
  • Moving Irrigation in the pastures daily.
  • Moving hay bales from the pasture to the barn efficiently.

Volunteer Work

07.2022 - 07.2022
  • As I spent a summer working in California I took some time to revisit my passion and volunteer on an eventing yard in southern San Diego for a week. Tacking up and cooling off the horses were among many of my stable hand duties.

Education

Secondary school -

St Bridgids Secondary School
01.2019

Science - Animal

University College Cork
05.2023

Agricultural Science - undefined

University College Dublin
01.2020

Skills

  • Time management/organisational skills
  • First aid skills
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership skills
  • Admin/ICT skills
  • Teamwork
  • Trustworthy and dedicated
  • Team player
  • Great organizational skills
  • Professionalism in the workplace
  • Patience and persistence
  • Horse grooming
  • Client relationship building
  • Groundwork training
  • Medication administration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a Grade 1.1 GPA in my University exams.
  • All Ireland Set Dancing Champion.
  • Completed First Aid workshop.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/01/2001
  • Nationality: Irish

Interests

I have a passion for videography and photography, whether it's capturing my travesl through dynamic drone footage or simple animal portraits I strive to bring moments to life through my lens

Timeline

Horse trainer

Coolmore Stud NSW Australia
02.2025 - 05.2025

Volunteer Work

06.2024 - 08.2024

Science teacher

St Mary's secondary school mallow
09.2022 - 10.2024

Volunteer Work

07.2022 - 07.2022

Groom

The Stables at the Europe Killarney, Ireland
04.2021 - 09.2024

Science - Animal

University College Cork

Agricultural Science - undefined

University College Dublin

Secondary school -

St Bridgids Secondary School
Orla Lehane