Tara Aitken
Bellbowrie ,QLD
Summary
I am dependable, experienced and dedicated to horses as they have always been my passion. I am capable and eager to learn more and I always try my best. I am friendly, easy-going and I enjoy working in a team environment. I am happy to tend to any job and I enjoy helping others. I have always owned horses and have worked within the Equine Industry as it's what I love most. I have been very lucky to have always had the opportunity to work with horses and follow my passion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Rider and Stablehand
Owen Glue
Ballina, NSW
01.2021 - 03.2024
- I rode 10-12 racehorses every morning, 6 days a week
- I cared for all of the racehorses who were in training, completing duties such as, feeding, waters, treating injuries, saddling, hosing horses and cleaning boxes/yards
- I strapped at all the race meetings i attended
- I cared for 16 horses and managed the stables, staff and work list each morning for a month whilst my employer under went surgery
Stablehand and Rider
Christian Kypriadis
Rosebank, NSW
07.2020 - 01.2021
- I was caring for an Andalusion stallion, 3 Friesan mares and one had a yearling at foot along with 7 other horses
- I used to ride the mares and a Warlander that my boss had bred
- Cleaning boxes and day paddocks, feeding, waters, rugging, grooming and riding
- I would help with the herd of goats and any property maintenance that was needed such as fencing
Trainer and Riding Coach
Bellerophen Equine Centre
Walkerston , QLD
11.2018 - 10.2019
- I had 6-7 green/un-broken QH's that i would ride 5 days a week
- I would help my employer, Dave Rixon muster cattle around the property
- I used to teach lessons to children and help run the weekend saddle club
- I would help care for all the animals such as horses, cows, and goats
Stablehand
Trinity Bannon
Ooralea , QLD
01.2019 - 05.2019
- I used to lead 6-8 racehorses to the Mackay race track
- I would saddle, hose and get horses on and off the walker and out of the sand roll
- Cleaning stables, feeding horses and doing waters
- Strap at race meetings
Coaching
Tesse Ferguson
Byron Bay , NSW
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Helping feed horses including all other basic care routines
- Preparing horses for lessons and helping the instructor
- Catching horses for lessons, hosing horses after, putting rugs on and taking them back to their paddocks
Education
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Red Cross
Mullumbimby NSW03-2022
Working With Children Certificate - Child Care
ABLIS
Online 03-2022
Certificate III in Sports Coaching (Riding Instructor) - Equine Studies And Coaching
International Horse College
Caboolture, QLD 09-2021
Track Work Rider And Stablehand Licence - Horse Racing
Racing NSW
Ballina NSW01-2021
Certificate III in Performance Horse - Equine Studies
International Horse College
Caboolture QLD 03-2019
Statement of Attainment in Horse Industry Practices - Equine Studies
Tafe
Taree NSW10-2014
Diploma in Sports Coaching (Riding Instructor) - Equine Studies And Coaching
International Horse College
Caboolture, QLD Skills
- Horse care such as tending to injuries, making feeds, feeding and watering horses and paddock maintenance
- Preparing horses for riding, duties that are required after such as hosing, rugging and putting horses away
- Riding horses of all levels throughout all disciplines
- Preparing horses for sale or competition
- Coaching and teaching riding lessons to all ages
- General care of all farm animals and property maintenance that may be required
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Track Rider and Stablehand
Owen Glue
01.2021 - 03.2024
Stablehand and Rider
Christian Kypriadis
07.2020 - 01.2021
Stablehand
Trinity Bannon
01.2019 - 05.2019
Trainer and Riding Coach
Bellerophen Equine Centre
11.2018 - 10.2019
Coaching
Tesse Ferguson
03.2012 - 04.2013
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Red Cross
Working With Children Certificate - Child Care
ABLIS
Certificate III in Sports Coaching (Riding Instructor) - Equine Studies And Coaching
International Horse College
Track Work Rider And Stablehand Licence - Horse Racing
Racing NSW
Certificate III in Performance Horse - Equine Studies
International Horse College
Statement of Attainment in Horse Industry Practices - Equine Studies
Tafe
Diploma in Sports Coaching (Riding Instructor) - Equine Studies And Coaching
International Horse College
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