MADDIE, 23, FEMALE, UNITIED KINGDOM (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
EQUESTRIAN INSTRUCTOR & GROOM, SHOW JUMPING, DRESSAGE AND POLO EXP, VOLUNTEER ON A CATTLE RANCH & GAME RESERVE IN KENYA, MANUAL LICENCE, KEEN TO WORK WITH HORSES, CATTLE OR POLO
WORK WITH HORSES, CATTLE OR POLO
LOOKING TO WORK FOR WORK UP TO 6 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 13/02/2026
EQUESTRIAN INSTRUCTOR & GROOM, SHOW JUMPING, DRESSAGE AND POLO EXP, VOLUNTEER ON A CATTLE RANCH & GAME RESERVE IN KENYA, MANUAL LICENCE, KEEN TO WORK WITH HORSES, CATTLE OR POLO
WORK WITH HORSES, CATTLE OR POLO
LOOKING TO WORK FOR WORK UP TO 6 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 13/02/2026
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Summary
Madeleine is 23 from the UK
Graduated from the University of York, with a Bachelor of English and Related Literature, Sept 2022 - June 2025
Future plans - Possible English teaching jobs (travel first)
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
She is passionate about working with animals and spending time outdoors, with hands-on experience in horse care and riding, livestock management, and wildlife monitoring. Keen to work outdoors in a physical/hands on job with horses and to discover the Australian culture.
Employment History / Detail
Stag Lodge Stables, London— Equestrian Instructor and Groom
August 2021 - Jan 2026
● Lead horse rides for clients of all abilities and provide riding instruction.
● Care for horses: grooming, feeding, tacking up, turnout, and mucking out.
● Perform yard maintenance tasks, including sweeping and equipment care.
● Work in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, tact, and reliability.
Solio Ranch and Game Reserve, Kenya— Volunteer
November 2025 - December 2025
● Maintained and drove a Land Rover Defender, transporting staff and performing basic vehicle checks.
● Monitored wildlife, including tracking Rothschild’s giraffes, and surveyed land for grazing and maintenance issues.
● Assisted with cattle care: administering oral de-wormer, counting livestock, and performing blood tests.
● Supported maintenance and construction tasks, including painting and signage.
● Contributed to community projects, including production and distribution of sanitary items.
University of York Equestrian Club, York— BUCS Team Rider - September 2022 - June 2024
● Competed as a B and C team rider in BUCS inter-university competitions, including dressage and show-jumping on unfamiliar horses, requiring quick adaptation and partnership-building.
● Attended regular training sessions and competed multiple times per term.
● Later joined the Polo Club, learning game rules and techniques and participating in informal chukkas.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
At the Solio Ranch and Game Reserve in Kenya she worked aas a volunteer for 1 month in 2025
● Assisted with cattle care: administering oral de-wormer, counting livestock, and performing blood tests.
● Supported maintenance and construction tasks, including painting and signage.
Equine / equestrian
Horse Experience & Competitions
● Grew up with horses on full livery, developing strong riding skills.
● Competed in low-level unaffiliated eventing (jumping 90 cm) with her own horse, Prince.
● On her Gap Year, she rode across Iceland for 6 days in a small group
●Team Rider for 3 years with University of York Equestrian Club, York— BUCS Team Rider
● Stag Lodge Stables, London— Equestrian Instructor and Groom - Aug 2021 - Jan 2026
Practical skills / trade skills
Basic practical skills related to horses, keen to learn more.
Hospitality, customer service, office :
N/A
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles -
manual licence with some manual land rover driving.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Comfortable cooking for herself, has helped children in her job at the horse stables as an instructor.
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
She loves riding and working with horses, also any outdoor activities, also loves reading, sewing and running.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, friendly, a little reserved at first, considers herself as adaptable, reliable and confident
Physical / Fitness
160, 65kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
taking pills for acne, no dietary requirements
Madeleine is 23 from the UK
Graduated from the University of York, with a Bachelor of English and Related Literature, Sept 2022 - June 2025
Future plans - Possible English teaching jobs (travel first)
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
She is passionate about working with animals and spending time outdoors, with hands-on experience in horse care and riding, livestock management, and wildlife monitoring. Keen to work outdoors in a physical/hands on job with horses and to discover the Australian culture.
Employment History / Detail
Stag Lodge Stables, London— Equestrian Instructor and Groom
August 2021 - Jan 2026
● Lead horse rides for clients of all abilities and provide riding instruction.
● Care for horses: grooming, feeding, tacking up, turnout, and mucking out.
● Perform yard maintenance tasks, including sweeping and equipment care.
● Work in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, tact, and reliability.
Solio Ranch and Game Reserve, Kenya— Volunteer
November 2025 - December 2025
● Maintained and drove a Land Rover Defender, transporting staff and performing basic vehicle checks.
● Monitored wildlife, including tracking Rothschild’s giraffes, and surveyed land for grazing and maintenance issues.
● Assisted with cattle care: administering oral de-wormer, counting livestock, and performing blood tests.
● Supported maintenance and construction tasks, including painting and signage.
● Contributed to community projects, including production and distribution of sanitary items.
University of York Equestrian Club, York— BUCS Team Rider - September 2022 - June 2024
● Competed as a B and C team rider in BUCS inter-university competitions, including dressage and show-jumping on unfamiliar horses, requiring quick adaptation and partnership-building.
● Attended regular training sessions and competed multiple times per term.
● Later joined the Polo Club, learning game rules and techniques and participating in informal chukkas.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
At the Solio Ranch and Game Reserve in Kenya she worked aas a volunteer for 1 month in 2025
● Assisted with cattle care: administering oral de-wormer, counting livestock, and performing blood tests.
● Supported maintenance and construction tasks, including painting and signage.
Equine / equestrian
Horse Experience & Competitions
● Grew up with horses on full livery, developing strong riding skills.
● Competed in low-level unaffiliated eventing (jumping 90 cm) with her own horse, Prince.
● On her Gap Year, she rode across Iceland for 6 days in a small group
●Team Rider for 3 years with University of York Equestrian Club, York— BUCS Team Rider
● Stag Lodge Stables, London— Equestrian Instructor and Groom - Aug 2021 - Jan 2026
Practical skills / trade skills
Basic practical skills related to horses, keen to learn more.
Hospitality, customer service, office :
N/A
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles -
manual licence with some manual land rover driving.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Comfortable cooking for herself, has helped children in her job at the horse stables as an instructor.
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
She loves riding and working with horses, also any outdoor activities, also loves reading, sewing and running.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, friendly, a little reserved at first, considers herself as adaptable, reliable and confident
Physical / Fitness
160, 65kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
taking pills for acne, no dietary requirements
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