Taurai Kamunhukamwe
Cambridge,New Zealand
Summary
Disciplined, physically fit, and safety-focused professional with over 15 years of experience working in high-risk, structured environments. Strong background in routine-based work, animal handling, teamwork, and maintaining calm under pressure. Brings excellent situational awareness, resilience, and the ability to follow strict procedures. Committed to professionalism, reliability, and maintaining safe working environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track Rider
Kaipira Lodge
Cambridge, New Zealand
07.2023 - Current
- Riding and exercising horses according to structured training plans
- Attending race meetings and supporting race-day operations
- Monitoring horse behaviour, health, and performance changes
- Treating minor injuries and reporting health concerns promptly
- Feeding, grooming, and maintaining daily care routines
- Following strict safety procedures around animals, equipment, and staff
- Maintaining accurate training notes and communication with the trainer
- Ensuring stables, gear, and work areas are kept clean and hazard-free
Track Rider
Rashid Equestrian & Horse Racing Club
, Bahrain
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Exercised and conditioned horses in a high-pressure racing environment
- Assisted with race-day preparation and horse handling
- Identified behavioural or health issues and reported them immediately
- Maintained stable routines, feeding schedules, and hygiene standards
- Worked within a multicultural team following strict protocols
- Ensured safety of horses, staff, and equipment at all times
- Supported trainers with daily training plans and performance updates
Track Rider / Race Rider
Ashley Fortune Racing
, South Africa
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Rode horses for daily trackwork, fast work, and race preparation
- Provided clear feedback on horse fitness, behaviour, and performance
- Assisted with saddling, gear checks, and general stable duties
- Supported race-day operations including horse handling, mounting, and warm-ups
- Followed strict safety, compliance, and racing regulations
- Worked closely with trainers to meet conditioning and performance goals
- Apprentice Jockey Experience: Rode supervised trackwork to develop race-riding skills
- Practised balance, pace control, and safe riding techniques
- Learned race rules, starting procedures, and professional riding conduct
- Maintained high fitness levels required for competitive riding
Track Rider
Swanson Racing
, Zimbabwe
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Exercised horses daily according to training instructions
- Assisted with feeding, grooming, and stable maintenance
- Monitored horse wellbeing and reported concerns
- Supported race preparation and horse handling
- Maintained clean, safe, and organised work areas
- Worked effectively within a small, fast-paced team
Track Rider
Glenwood Racing
, Zimbabwe
03.2011 - 11.2016
- Rode and conditioned horses for training and competition
- Supported trainers in daily routines and performance tracking to enhance training outcomes
- Identified behavioural changes and health issues early
- Assisted with stable operations, ensuring horses received proper care through feeding and grooming
- Ensured compliance with safety procedures and stable protocols
- Maintained equipment, tack, and cleanliness of stable to promote a safe and efficient environment
Education
Secondary School - English, Mathematics, Geography, Shona, Bible Studies, History
Gatehill Secondary School
Domboshawa, Harare01-2013
Primary School -
Gatehill Primary School
Domboshawa, Harare01-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Horseracing
National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
South AfricaSkills
- Situational awareness
- Risk assessment
- Calm behaviour under pressure
- Controlled behaviour under pressure
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Disciplined work habits
- Physically fit
- Reliable
- Follows procedures
- Maintains boundaries
- Adaptive in challenging environments
- Accurate reporting
- Observation
Personal Information
- Age: 30
- Hobbies: Soccer, Swimming, Hiking, Fitness training, Watching racing events
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Certification
- track rider - New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing - 2023
- work rider and stable employee - The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
Timeline
Track Rider
Kaipira Lodge
07.2023 - Current
Track Rider
Rashid Equestrian & Horse Racing Club
08.2021 - 06.2023
Track Rider / Race Rider
Ashley Fortune Racing
09.2018 - 06.2021
Track Rider
Swanson Racing
12.2016 - 07.2018
Track Rider
Glenwood Racing
03.2011 - 11.2016
Secondary School - English, Mathematics, Geography, Shona, Bible Studies, History
Gatehill Secondary School
Primary School -
Gatehill Primary School
Some College (No Degree) - Horseracing
National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa