LOUIE, 23, MALE, UNITED KINGDOM (NEW ARRIVAL IN AUS - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCED YOUNG HORSEMAN HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE CAREER IN RECYCLING, BUT PLANNING TO DEVELOP CAREER AS A FARRIER.
BROUGHT UP AROUND HORSES. VERY SPORTY FIT AND STRONG.
KEEN FOR ANY EQUINE ROLE TO BUILD UP GENERAL EXPERIENCE. ULTIMATELY HOPES TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH ALONGSIDE A FARRIER AN APPRENTICESHIP. INTENDS TO BUILD A CAREER AND LIFE HERE IN AUSTRALIA.
KEEN FOR 12 MONTHS OF WORK. Will be in Australia for 12 months initially, but plans to remain indefinitely.
Looking to work for at least 6 months initially, available from approx. 03/03/2025
EXPERIENCED YOUNG HORSEMAN HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE CAREER IN RECYCLING, BUT PLANNING TO DEVELOP CAREER AS A FARRIER.
BROUGHT UP AROUND HORSES. VERY SPORTY FIT AND STRONG.
KEEN FOR ANY EQUINE ROLE TO BUILD UP GENERAL EXPERIENCE. ULTIMATELY HOPES TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH ALONGSIDE A FARRIER AN APPRENTICESHIP. INTENDS TO BUILD A CAREER AND LIFE HERE IN AUSTRALIA.
KEEN FOR 12 MONTHS OF WORK. Will be in Australia for 12 months initially, but plans to remain indefinitely.
Looking to work for at least 6 months initially, available from approx. 03/03/2025
Back Home
Louie is from Winchester in southern England.
He has completed high school and has studied sports science at college.
He has been brought; his grandfather was racehorse trainer and his aunt owns a livery yard, he has developed a love for horses over several years and is determined to work and study to learn to become a farrier. He also hopes to make Australia his home and forge a career in the Australian equine industry.
Employment History
His work history is varied. It includes work at a farm shop, two months of work experience with the farriers, and since 2020 he has been working for a recycling company, in which he has done extremely well. However this is not the career he hopes for. He is a physical practical guy and would prefer to be hands-on and working with horses.
2018 – farm shop general assistant
2019 - two months work experience with chapel forge farriers
2020-22 – Ecogen recycling on site logistics coordinator – all incoming and outgoing recycling traffic
2022-24 – Ecogen reccling – Commodities Manager – buying and selling recycled materials for the company
his roles have included development of IT and CRM systems.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
His aim is to develop a career with horses / as a farrier. His aim is to gain relevant experience throughout the industry, and hopefully gain a place on an apprenticeship. He hopes to move permanently to Australia to follow this career path.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Equine / equestrian
Louie grew up with horses. His grandfather was racehorse trainer and his aunt ran a small livery yard. This has given him exposure to horses and farriers and he’s always been extremely interested in this as a career line.
He has done a lot of stable work and has become capable it all aspects of work around the stables and handling the horses from the ground. He considers himself a low intermediate rider (recreational only) and can ride confidently at all speeds. But his interest is working on with horses on the ground in particular being interested in their holistic health.
Driving & vehicles
he has had a full driving licence for six years. Confident experienced driver with manual and automatic. He has also ridden 170cc dirt bikes and quad bikes
Practical skills / trade skills last night the decision you might be better stay here
Some farrier training, grew up with horses, likes being outdoors doing manual labor. Considers himself good at all round DIY tasks.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
A capable cook as his dad was a chef. Happy cooking for himself and sometimes for groups of friends.
No experience of childcare
Hospitality and customer service
experienced with customer service and client communication from his role at Ecogen. A natural communicator with a respectful manner.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
lots of interests and has always played lots of sport to a good level. He represented his county as a sprinter, was selected to the London Irish Rugby Academy as a teenager (plays no 12 or 13) and continues to play rugby golf and hybrid physical training / gym work.
Personal
A very switched on and engaging, confident and capable young man. Naturally confident and good with people.
Well organised and commercially aware. Has been brought up with drive and purpose; his father has taught him to be the hardest worker in the room, but also to work smart.
Fitness
Very fit, active, sporty. Strong, and keeps himself in good shape
Medical and Diet
normal diet, no medical conditions
Louie is from Winchester in southern England.
He has completed high school and has studied sports science at college.
He has been brought; his grandfather was racehorse trainer and his aunt owns a livery yard, he has developed a love for horses over several years and is determined to work and study to learn to become a farrier. He also hopes to make Australia his home and forge a career in the Australian equine industry.
Employment History
His work history is varied. It includes work at a farm shop, two months of work experience with the farriers, and since 2020 he has been working for a recycling company, in which he has done extremely well. However this is not the career he hopes for. He is a physical practical guy and would prefer to be hands-on and working with horses.
2018 – farm shop general assistant
2019 - two months work experience with chapel forge farriers
2020-22 – Ecogen recycling on site logistics coordinator – all incoming and outgoing recycling traffic
2022-24 – Ecogen reccling – Commodities Manager – buying and selling recycled materials for the company
his roles have included development of IT and CRM systems.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
His aim is to develop a career with horses / as a farrier. His aim is to gain relevant experience throughout the industry, and hopefully gain a place on an apprenticeship. He hopes to move permanently to Australia to follow this career path.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Equine / equestrian
Louie grew up with horses. His grandfather was racehorse trainer and his aunt ran a small livery yard. This has given him exposure to horses and farriers and he’s always been extremely interested in this as a career line.
He has done a lot of stable work and has become capable it all aspects of work around the stables and handling the horses from the ground. He considers himself a low intermediate rider (recreational only) and can ride confidently at all speeds. But his interest is working on with horses on the ground in particular being interested in their holistic health.
Driving & vehicles
he has had a full driving licence for six years. Confident experienced driver with manual and automatic. He has also ridden 170cc dirt bikes and quad bikes
Practical skills / trade skills last night the decision you might be better stay here
Some farrier training, grew up with horses, likes being outdoors doing manual labor. Considers himself good at all round DIY tasks.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
A capable cook as his dad was a chef. Happy cooking for himself and sometimes for groups of friends.
No experience of childcare
Hospitality and customer service
experienced with customer service and client communication from his role at Ecogen. A natural communicator with a respectful manner.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
lots of interests and has always played lots of sport to a good level. He represented his county as a sprinter, was selected to the London Irish Rugby Academy as a teenager (plays no 12 or 13) and continues to play rugby golf and hybrid physical training / gym work.
Personal
A very switched on and engaging, confident and capable young man. Naturally confident and good with people.
Well organised and commercially aware. Has been brought up with drive and purpose; his father has taught him to be the hardest worker in the room, but also to work smart.
Fitness
Very fit, active, sporty. Strong, and keeps himself in good shape
Medical and Diet
normal diet, no medical conditions
