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Kyla

London, UK

About
Jobseeker No
169039
Status
Looking
Gender/Working Couple
Female
Age
34
Location
London, , UK
Nationality
Canada
Marital Status
Single
Occupation
Professional Groom
Smoke
Drive
Preferences
Live-In Position
Bring Own Horse
Locations
Bio
Hi! I’m Kyla and am eligible in work in the UK with a valid visa from May 2026. I’ve been riding for 24 years and have been working as a showjumping groom for 14. I have experience up to FEI 5* at competitions across North America and Europe.
Qualifications
  • equine care and management certificate from University of Guelph
Documents
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Duties of Current Occupation
  • preparing horses for competitions
  • flat riding/hacking -general yard duties (feeding, turnout, grooming etc)
  • travelling to local and international shows
  • clipping, braiding, bandaging, lunging, etc -assisting with vets and farriers
Equine Work Experience

24 years of riding experience, including flatwork and basic jumping • 14 years working as a professional showjumping groom in high-performance environments • FEI 5* competition experience across North America and Europe • Experience at major international venues including North America, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico • Competition experience at events such as Spruce Meadows, Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Desert International Horse Park, Sunshine Tour, and Vilamoura • Experience grooming and caring for horses from foals through to elite international competition horses • Strong background in flat riding and hacking as part of daily training programs • Experience assisting with training and care of stallions and young horses • Comfortable handling a wide range of horses including sensitive, green, and high-performance horses • Strong understanding of horse welfare, conditioning, and competition standards

Specialities

-up to 5* FEI experience grooming at shows in Canada, USA, Mexico, Spain, and Portugal

  • worked with foals, young horses, and stallions
  • can drive a tractor for basic tasks (dragging the ring, moving manure, etc)
  • experience with some rehab equipment (treadmill, spa, walker, magnetic blankets) -experienced and comfortable riding a variety of horses
Type of Ride Work
  • 24 years of riding experience
  • 14 years of flatting/hacking showjumpers
  • will jump occasionally, show experience up to 1.0m
Competition Details
  • worked as a professional showjumping groom for the last 14 years -experienced up to 5* FEI
  • attended shows in Canada, USA, Mexico, Spain, and Portugal

Not necessarily looking for a showjumping/competition job! I value a good work environment and am always open to trying something new

Key Skills
Riding Driving license First-Aid Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Plaiting Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising People Skills
Areas of Expertise
Livery Riding School Showing Show Jumping Sole Charge Working with children Flatwork Hacking

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