RICK, 22, MALE, HOLLAND (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
COMPETENT HORSEMAN, HORSE TRAINER WITH DRESSAGE & JUMPING,
QUALIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANT WITH EXP. AT A HORSE CLINIC,
SOME TRACTOR & LOADER DRIVING EXP, PHYSICALLY FIT, DRIVER
WILL SUIT HORSE HANDLING & RIDING JOBS
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 3-6 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM 09/03/2026
COMPETENT HORSEMAN, HORSE TRAINER WITH DRESSAGE & JUMPING,
QUALIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANT WITH EXP. AT A HORSE CLINIC,
SOME TRACTOR & LOADER DRIVING EXP, PHYSICALLY FIT, DRIVER
WILL SUIT HORSE HANDLING & RIDING JOBS
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 3-6 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM 09/03/2026
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Summary
Rick is 22 from Holland
Graduated with a Diploma as a Vet Assistant in 2019
Future plans - To continue and grow his own horse training business.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
To work with and learn about working with Australian horses and discover Australia and its way of life.
Employment History / Detail
Warehouse Assistant, 08/2024 - Feb 2026
Epplejeck - Heerenveen
• Collected and prepared orders for shipment accurately and efficiently.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks, assisting drivers when needed.
Rider, 05/2016 - Feb 2026
Stable Karsemeijer - Follega
• The training of the horses.
• Participated in competitions.
• Performed daily stable duties such as mucking out, feeding and grooming.
Intern Paraveterinary Assistant, 09/2022 - 05/2023
Horse Clinic Emmeloord - Emmeloord
• Assisted during consultations and surgeries (including maintaining sterile conditions).
• Took and assisted with X-rays and MRI scans.
• Prepared horses for examinations and treatments.
• Ensured cleanliness and hygiene throughout the clinic.
Rider / Trainer, 09/2021 - 06/2022
Stud Farm Gaasterland - Oudemirdum
• Broke in and trained young horses under saddle.
• Prepared and presented horses for inspection and competitions.
• Handled general stable management and maintenance duties.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
At school he studied agriculture - as part of this study they worked with dairy cows (he is often called upon to 'shear' 250 cows as part of a team)
Equine / equestrian
Confident and experienced rider (riding since age 6). He owns his own horses. He has also trained 5 horses in jumping (jumps 1.2m) and dressage and then sold them. He rides warm bloods and has been jumping for 6 years. He has competed from age 8 till age 22 at a medium to high level.
He has als had experience working at an equine vet clinic. At the vet surgery he was often required to help the surgeon with horse surgeries.
Practical skills / trade skills
Practical horse skills and general stable skills
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Manual car licence (4 years)
Has driven older tractors to smooth the riding arena surfaces, also to muck out stables and to move hay bales. Rode small automatic Honda 2 wheel motorbike when younger.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Confident cook, often looks after his nephews (he's a fun uncle).
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
His hobbies include horse riding, horse training & competitions, running, going to the gym and canicross (obstacle course with his Labrador).
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Very good English, calm & considerate, good sense of humour, positive and happy person and enthusiastic. Considers himself a motivated person who is team player with a positive mindset.
Physical / Fitness
182 76 kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
Previously allergic to bees - has done immunotherapy and seems ok now.
Does have epi pen and medication just in case. no dietary requirements
Rick is 22 from Holland
Graduated with a Diploma as a Vet Assistant in 2019
Future plans - To continue and grow his own horse training business.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
To work with and learn about working with Australian horses and discover Australia and its way of life.
Employment History / Detail
Warehouse Assistant, 08/2024 - Feb 2026
Epplejeck - Heerenveen
• Collected and prepared orders for shipment accurately and efficiently.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks, assisting drivers when needed.
Rider, 05/2016 - Feb 2026
Stable Karsemeijer - Follega
• The training of the horses.
• Participated in competitions.
• Performed daily stable duties such as mucking out, feeding and grooming.
Intern Paraveterinary Assistant, 09/2022 - 05/2023
Horse Clinic Emmeloord - Emmeloord
• Assisted during consultations and surgeries (including maintaining sterile conditions).
• Took and assisted with X-rays and MRI scans.
• Prepared horses for examinations and treatments.
• Ensured cleanliness and hygiene throughout the clinic.
Rider / Trainer, 09/2021 - 06/2022
Stud Farm Gaasterland - Oudemirdum
• Broke in and trained young horses under saddle.
• Prepared and presented horses for inspection and competitions.
• Handled general stable management and maintenance duties.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
At school he studied agriculture - as part of this study they worked with dairy cows (he is often called upon to 'shear' 250 cows as part of a team)
Equine / equestrian
Confident and experienced rider (riding since age 6). He owns his own horses. He has also trained 5 horses in jumping (jumps 1.2m) and dressage and then sold them. He rides warm bloods and has been jumping for 6 years. He has competed from age 8 till age 22 at a medium to high level.
He has als had experience working at an equine vet clinic. At the vet surgery he was often required to help the surgeon with horse surgeries.
Practical skills / trade skills
Practical horse skills and general stable skills
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Manual car licence (4 years)
Has driven older tractors to smooth the riding arena surfaces, also to muck out stables and to move hay bales. Rode small automatic Honda 2 wheel motorbike when younger.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Confident cook, often looks after his nephews (he's a fun uncle).
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
His hobbies include horse riding, horse training & competitions, running, going to the gym and canicross (obstacle course with his Labrador).
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Very good English, calm & considerate, good sense of humour, positive and happy person and enthusiastic. Considers himself a motivated person who is team player with a positive mindset.
Physical / Fitness
182 76 kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
Previously allergic to bees - has done immunotherapy and seems ok now.
Does have epi pen and medication just in case. no dietary requirements
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