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Abigail du Plessis

Carlow

Summary

Experienced in engaging with the public across diverse fields, demonstrating strong teamwork and independent initiative. Proven ability to efficiently follow instructions and lead groups, honed through extensive experience at an equestrian centre. Committed to leveraging these skills in future opportunities to drive success and growth.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Horse Riding Instructor & Stable Hand

Doyles equestrian
Rathvilly, Carlow
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: Doyle's Equestrian Centre, Owner: Ken Doyle, Website: info@doylesequestriancentre.ie
  • To teach children how to mount safely and to control a horse at a walk, and working towards walk and rising trot, and on to a canter.
  • To help riders develop their skills and build a strong connection with their equine partners.
  • Provide engaging, fun and educational riding lessons, both in groups and in private lessons.
  • All general yard duties which involves feeding, mucking out, grooming, and ensuring the overall well-being of the horses.
  • Doyle's Equestrian Centre, Owner: Ken Doyle, Website: info@doylesequestriancentre.ie

Work Experience Position

Mr Price, Carlow Town Centre
Carlow (CW)
01.2025 - 05.2025

I completed my work experience placement here for my Transition Year programme.


My duties varied each day from stocking shelves, store room duties and pricing.

Assisting senior staff where needed and instructed.

Work experience Placement

Vet & Pet Clinic
Little Barrack Street, Carlow
09.2024 - 12.2024

This was a work experience placement during my Transition year programme.


My duties included stocking shelves and pricing.

I also got to assist the Vet during multiple operations.

I also assisted the Vet on a farm visit to vaccinate a herd of Cattle and got to take all the records of the vaccinations during this process.

Education

Primary School -

Killeshin NS

Presentation College - Junior cert

Presentation College

Skills

I have lots of experience in meeting and dealing with the public in different fields or work

I work very well as part of a team and also am very good at working on my own initiative when required

I follow instructions very well and efficiently

I have gained lots of experience in leading groups and giving instruction during my work in the equestrian centre


Additional Information

I travelled to India in October 2024 as part of an immersion program with the HOPE Foundation, where I got to experience first-hand the work of the HOPE foundation in poverty-stricken countries. I'm very grateful to have had this opportunity to travel and hopefully helped in a little way. As part of this project, we did lots of fundraising events over the past year and a half to raise funds for the HOPE Foundation.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 04/16/09
  • Nationality: Irish

Custom

  • I play Camogie for the U16's with Setanta Hurling & Camogie Club in Carlow. I've been playing Camogie since I was 8 years old.
  • I love horse riding, and my preferred disciplines would be cross country and show jumping.

Certification

I have just completed my BHS Stage 1 Ride Assessment Course - Awaiting Cert

Timeline

Work Experience Position

Mr Price, Carlow Town Centre
01.2025 - 05.2025

Work experience Placement

Vet & Pet Clinic
09.2024 - 12.2024

Horse Riding Instructor & Stable Hand

Doyles equestrian
12.2023 - 05.2025

Presentation College - Junior cert

Presentation College

Primary School -

Killeshin NS

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