Alexander
Moorreesburg, Western Cape, South Africa
About
- Jobseeker No
- 359698
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Male
- Age
- 32
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Rider, Groom, General Manager.
- Height
- 1.84m = 6' 0"
- Weight
- 70 kgs = 11 st 0 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Western Cape: Moorreesburg, 1000 km)
- Work Types
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 4 week(s)
- Minimum Pay
- from $25 hour
- Job Types
- General Groom; Rider Groom; Jumper Rider; Work Rider; Assistant Manager; Ranch Manager; Farrier; Stallion Handler; Stud Hand; Farm Office Staff
- Facility Types
- Livery; Show Jumping; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Endurance
Bio
I have been around horses all my life and thus been involved with the daily care of horses like grooming, cleaning stables and feeding since a young age.I have knowledge of groundwork, lunging, schooling and I have competed in show jumping up to 1.2mQualifications
DMER First Aid Level 2 Certified
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
I have been involved on my parent's Stable yard from youth. Although my recent work experience has revolved around management in corporate environments, I have always felt most comfortable on the farm working with horses and would love to do so again
Equine Work Experience
I started Show jumping form the age of 6 and a level of 1.2m before I stopped competing. I have years of experience with basic farrier work, as I was assisting on the family farm from a young age. I have also had to treat many injuries in 15+ years of working with a diverse group of horses that included rescues. Farm work and use of implements also began at an early age. I have experience of backing 40+ young horses of various breeds and temperaments. I have had some dressage training and have completed a 40 km endurance ride.
Specialities
Show Jumping, Natural Horsemanship, Backing of young horses, Can trim hooves and fit shoes, Schooling, Lunging, Handyman, I have experience as a math tutor, Can provide entry level Show Jumping lessons.
Type of Ride Work
Show jumping, Working rider, Schooling, Trail rider.
Competition Details
I competed in Show jumping up to a level of 1.2m. I have trained for and completed a 40 km endurance ride.
