“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” When you talk to Naomi van der Tang, the enthusiasm splashes off. The 26-year-old equine professional recently started working at Aeres Equestrian Center in Kootwijkerbroek, part of Aeres MBO Barneveld, a place she knows well from her own training. The circle is complete, because she found this job through Horse and Work!
🐴 Ten years of experience, then what?
Horse riding started when Naomi was six years old, on a Shetlander. Naomi started her equestrian career at the age of seventeen at a small-scale trading stable and then worked for a larger trader for seven years. She rode horses, took care of them, and eventually got a lot of responsibilities. Yet she noticed that she was ready for a different working environment. “I wanted a company that better suited my vision. Where the management is well organized.”
The vacancy at Aeres Equestrian Center was already mentioned on the Horse and Work account via Instagram. “I scrolled over it at the time, because I wasn’t actively searching yet. But it did stick somewhere.” It was only when an acquaintance pointed it out to her: “that’s really something for you!”, she decided to look again. “I then went to the Horse and Work website to look for the vacancy. And then I was convinced.”
📱 About Horse and Work: User-friendly and clear
Naomi talks enthusiastically about her experience with Horse and Work: “The website is super clear. You can see at a glance what it is about: what are they looking for, what do they offer, what is expected of you. That makes applying for a job really easy.”
What also struck her: the vacancy text was pleasantly written and the appearance of the website was professional. “You know right away: this is good.”
📞 A phone call was enough
Naomi knew Nienke, the contact person within Aeres MBO Barneveld for this vacancy, from her school days. “I just called her. That felt very accessible. Not long after that, I was able to come by for a walk-in day.” The rest is history: she was hired and has been part of the team for a few months now.
🙌 Team, horses and passion
What does she like most about her job? “Taking care of the horses, riding the school horses and the team. The atmosphere is really fantastic.” Naomi is also full of praise for the management. “Everything is well organized, better than I had dared to hope.”
💬 Tip from Naomi for other job seekers:
“Take a good look at which company suits you and walk along. This is the only way to know if there is really a click. And if you start looking, use Horse and Work: it’s clear and applying for a job is done in no time.”
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