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Joana

Viseu, Portugal

About
Jobseeker No
436059
Status
Looking
Gender/Working Couple
Female
Age
29
Nationality
Portugal
Marital Status
Cohabiting
Occupation
Rider / Showgroom / Guide
Height
1.6m = 5' 2"
Weight
52 kgs = 8 st 2 lb
Smoke
Preferences
Live-In Position
Bring Own Horse
Work Types
Temporary; Contract; Freelance
Work Times
Full-time
Job Types
Rider Groom; Show Groom; Work Rider; Working Student
Facility Types
Dressage; Eventing; Polo; Show Jumping; Western
Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. Strong background in organisation, responsibility and structured work. No formal equine qualifications yet.

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Duties of Current Occupation

Daily horse care related to ownership and riding: feeding routines, grooming, tacking up, blanketing, turnout management, basic stable tasks and assisting with general yard routines when needed. Currently working as a show/home groom in Germany.

Equine Work Experience

I have been involved with horses for many years. I started riding in 2009 and remained active until 2015, mainly focused on jumping. In 2023, I returned to the equestrian world with a more mature and welfare-focused mindset. Since returning, I have gained solid experience through horse ownership, being actively involved in daily care, handling, riding and rehabilitation processes. Over the past year, my focus has shifted towards developing a more natural, conscious horsemanship approach, prioritising communication, groundwork awareness and correct progression. Currently working as a show/home groom in Germany.

Specialities

Experience mainly with adult horses, and more recently with young horses as well. Comfortable handling horses on the ground and under saddle. No formal team leadership, but used to working independently and supporting others when needed. Familiar with regular turnout routines and basic stable organisation.

Type of Ride Work

Jumping (main focus from 2009–2015). More recently focusing on flatwork, groundwork and developing a more natural horsemanship-based approach.

Competition Details

Professional experience as a show groom: National shows in Germany and Internacional shows (i.e. Lier, Bonheiden, Peelbergen, etc) Non professional experience as a self-groom during competitions in Portugal and also assisted my instructor and riding school during competition days, supporting horse preparation, basic grooming and organisation before and after classes.

Key Skills
Riding Schooling Trim/Pull Exercising Competing Natural Horsemanship Parelli Horsemanship People Skills
Areas of Expertise
Livery Riding School Show Jumping Flatwork Hacking

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