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
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