Ellen Fleming Hand
Bandon, Co Cork,Ireland
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced individual who is keen to build knowledge and experience while expanding qualifications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Instructor
Greybrook West Equestrian
Kilbrittain, County Cork
2025.06 - Current
- Coach children and adults from ages 5 - 70 years old.
- Prepare lesson plans tailored to ability and assign appropriate horses and ponies to each rider, while also ensuring riders are grouped with ability and experience in mind.
- Prepare horses and ponies before each lessons.
- Ensure all safety standard are met, adhered to and understood by all involved.
- Lead hacks out on roadways while ensuring highest safety standards.
- General yard duties on yard with 60+ horses and ponies.
Pony Club Instructor
Irish Pony Club
Cork
2024.06 - Current
- Registered Foundation coach of the Irish Pony club.
- I have instructed at both camps and general rallies for many Area 5 Clubs including Carbery Hunt pony Club and South Union Pony Club.
- This includes 5 day camps, day clinics and general rallies.
- Teach the Irish pony club syllabus and prepare children for their tests up to C test.
Groom
Mary Horgan, Quarry Lodge
Kilbrittain, County Cork
2024.06 - Current
- Responsibilities on the yard include: Riding, lunging, instructing and all general yard duties including feeding, mucking out, clipping and general care.
- I also attend national and international events as a groom. International events include Millstreet International Ireland, Kilquilkey International Ireland and other national events.
Horse groom
Momo Sheehy - International Eventer
Inishannon, County Cork
2023.05 - Current
- Full turnout of horses for events, including plaiting, washing etc.
- Tacking up and all preparation before events.
- Management of horses before, during and after events.
- Providing care during transport of horses.
- Events which I have attended as groom include Ballendenisk International Ireland, Osberton International UK, Mata do Duque Portugal where Momo was competing at 2, 3 and 4 star level.
- I also provide yard cover if need arises and Momo is required to travel away. This includes management of all horses, mucking out, feeding daily exercise and general oversight of horses welfare which may require veterinary consultation and/or treatments.
Babysitter
Linda O'Brien
Bandon, County Cork
2019.05 - Current
- Provided regular care of 2 children. Assisted with day to day tasks and general care.
Front of house team member
The Lobster Tail
Courtmacsherry
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Handled complaints and managed all customer interaction including payments.
Pharmacy sales assistant
Harringtons Pharmacy
Timoleague, County Cork
2023.11 - 2024.08
- Assisted the pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions.
- General customer service.
- Stock management, organisation and ordering.
Bartender and Waitress
Lifeboat Inn
Courtmacsherry
2023.03 - 2023.12
- Tasks including service of customers, food and beverage distribution, cleaning and management of a busy environment.
Education
Secondary education
Bandon Grammar School
Bandon 2018.09 - 2024.05
RQF LEVEL 5 - Practitioner in Equine integrated support therapies
Equied
Kildare, Co Kildare 2025.02 -
Pony Club Tests
Irish Pony Club
2016.10 -
Horseboy Method 1 & 2
Childvision CLG
Dublin 2026.01 - 2026.01
Timeline
Horseboy Method 1 & 2
Childvision CLG
2026.01 - 2026.01
Instructor
Greybrook West Equestrian
2025.06 - Current
RQF LEVEL 5 - Practitioner in Equine integrated support therapies
Equied
2025.02 -
Pony Club Instructor
Irish Pony Club
2024.06 - Current
Groom
Mary Horgan, Quarry Lodge
2024.06 - Current
Front of house team member
The Lobster Tail
2024.05 - 2024.09
Pharmacy sales assistant
Harringtons Pharmacy
2023.11 - 2024.08
Horse groom
Momo Sheehy - International Eventer
2023.05 - Current
Bartender and Waitress
Lifeboat Inn
2023.03 - 2023.12
Babysitter
Linda O'Brien
2019.05 - Current
Secondary education
Bandon Grammar School
2018.09 - 2024.05
Pony Club Tests
Irish Pony Club
2016.10 -