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Jaime Herd

Jaime Herd

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

Experienced stablehand with drive to continue to expand knowledge and deepen understanding within the industry. I am known for my reliability and work ethic, which comes from my passion and dedication to the work I do. I am motivated and thrive within the work environment, where I enjoy keeping myself busy from dawn till dinner. I am able to work well as part of a team, but am equally capable of taking on leadership and managing systems within the workplace. I am well spoken and enjoy communicational aspects of working with clients and owners.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Track Work Rider

Peter Didham Racing
11.2023 - Current
  • Riding trackwork every morning, including gallops and early education of two-year olds.
  • Providing feedback to trainer on how each horse feels during their work.
  • Ensuring that each horse is feeling sound, working consistently, and enjoying their morning workouts.

Yearling Prep

HGT Bloodstock
01.2022 - Current
  • Experience parading and leading through the ring at Karaka sales.
  • Daily handling, grooming and caring for yearlings, including colts.
  • Ensuring the stables are maintained and presented to a high standard.
  • Engaging with clients and being able to confidently provide them with informative answers to questions they make have regarding any horse in our draft.

Weekend Foreman, Stablehand

Lisa Latta Racing
01.2018 - Current
  • Strapping at the races, jumpouts and trials, including traveling and managing horses on solo away trips to race meetings.
  • Managing the syndicate ownership for the horse 'Ribella Rose"
  • Forming and managing video updates and emails for owners, and sending these to them in a timely fashion, consistently ensuring they are kept up to date with their horses progress and performances.
  • Managing staff and horses on Sundays. This includes being responsible for their care and routine being carried out efficiently and adequately, ensuring every horse is checked over thoroughly and are all sound and happy.
  • Training new employees, making sure they understand and comply with our systems and feel welcomed into our work environment.
  • Track work rider (occasionally)
  • Working as part of a team during casual weekday work in the afternoons, as well as every public holiday.

Rider, Groom

Jumpstart Throughbred Retrainers
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisting in the retraining of off the track thoroughbreds, including riding and introducing them to many new experiences such as jumping, hacking, floating etc.

Education

NCEA Level 3

Nga Tawa Diocesan
Marton
12-2023

Skills

  • Education of young horses
  • Leadership
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Cooperation and patience with animals
  • Profound work ethic
  • Ability to adapt and compromise
  • Positive outlook
  • Willing to learn
  • Self-Motivation
  • Communication
  • Dedication

Timeline

Track Work Rider

Peter Didham Racing
11.2023 - Current

Yearling Prep

HGT Bloodstock
01.2022 - Current

Rider, Groom

Jumpstart Throughbred Retrainers
11.2021 - 11.2022

Weekend Foreman, Stablehand

Lisa Latta Racing
01.2018 - Current

NCEA Level 3

Nga Tawa Diocesan

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