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Catherine

Pailhès, Ariège, France

About
Jobseeker No
416518
Status
Looking
Gender/Working Couple
Female
Age
27
Nationality
France
Marital Status
Cohabiting
Occupation
Horse Riding Instructor /Trekking guide /Yard Assistant/ Yard Manager
Height
1.72m = 5' 7"
Smoke
Drive
Preferences
Live-In Position
Bring Own Horse
Locations
Work Types
Temporary; Permanent; Contract
Work Times
Full-time; Part-time
Job Types
General Groom; Rider Groom; Trekking Groom; Work Groom; Dressage Rider; English Rider; Work Rider; Coach; Summer Camp
Facility Types
Dressage; Riding School; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Other; Training; Western; Ranch; Summer Camp
Qualifications

French "Galop 6" with Trekking and Trail, from the FFE /(Equestrian French Federation) I have been training in an Apprenticeship to get the French equivalent (according to the International Qualifications Passport) of BHSQ Stage 3 in Complete Horsemanship with Riding Out but could not complete the qualification (Had an accident) I would like to go though the BHS qualifications (Up to Stage 4 Teach). I have been studying Psychology part time (University of York, UK and in Barcelona)

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Duties of Current Occupation

Yard Manager, Groom, Horse Riding Coach

Equine Work Experience

My last position included sole charge in the managment of the stables, health of the horses, training the horses, teaching all ages (2years old to 75 years old) and Guiding treks outside. I have worked for several months in a horse riding club. Tasks included: mucking out, paddock management, feeding, lunging, long reining, care of injuries, training young horses, natural horsemanship, teaching kids and holiday camp monitor.

I have taken care of horses for individual owners which included put up and control fences, feeding, and care, checking for the yard.

I have ridden a lot of Connemara ponies, Arabian horses, cobs and Icelandic Horses.

Specialities

I have experience teaching horse riding to kids (4-17 years old) and adults; beginners and intermediate levels. Teaching through games, group and 1 to 1 teaching. I have leaded full day trips and have experience as lead assistant in 4 days horseback trails. Worked with stallions including riding. I have good understanding of people needs, pedagogy and team managment and a positive and assertive leadership. I fluently speak French, Spanish and English.

Type of Ride Work

I have experience in any type of Flat work including lateral and longitudinal training. I can Jump up to 1m Fences and 90 cms high cross country. Good TREC level (competition horse trail techniques) I have participated in starting and breaking horses (wild horses). Specifically trained in Philippe Karl's School of Légèreté (Lightness). Natural Horsemanship.

Key Skills
Riding Driving license First-Aid Lunging Teaching Sole Charge Exercising Starting/Breaking Natural Horsemanship People Skills Long Reining
Areas of Expertise
Dressage Livery Riding School Show Jumping Sole Charge Trekking Working with children Flatwork Hacking
Previous Employers
Employer
Dates
Contact Details
Responsibilities
Denmark 20/04/2024-30/09/2024 Yard and Stable Manager, Horse Riding Instructor, Horse Riding Guide for Treks, Groom.
Ireland/ Equestrian Center 20/05/2025-20/02/2026 Please, contact me for more information. A reference letter from my employer can also be provided. Yard and Stable Manager, Horse Riding Instructor, Horse Riding Guide for Treks, Groom.
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