Ethel
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
About
- Jobseeker No
- 444734
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 49
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Stable Manager, Show Groom, Work Rider, Stud Farm, Remote Office Administrator
- Height
- 1.66m = 5' 5"
- Weight
- 64 kgs = 10 st 1 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- BGA Equine Skills CV
- Advanced
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Western Cape)
- Work Types
- Permanent; Contract
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 4 week(s)
- Earliest Start
- Nov 2026
- Job Types
- Competition Groom; Dressage Groom; Eventing Groom; Hunt Groom; Ride/Leading Groom; Trekking Groom; Work Rider
- Facility Types
- Dressage; Hunt; Private; Showing; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Training; Conditioning/Handling; Ranch; Retailer
Bio
Hands-on equestrian professional with over 30 years of practical experience in horse care, riding, handling and stable operations. Established and managed an independent equestrian operation, overseeing daily horse care and welfare, staff, facilitiesQualifications
In progress
Documents
Equine Work Experience
EQUESTRIAN OPERATIONS & CLIENT MANAGEMENT Managed the client-facing and administrative aspects of an equestrian operation, including bookings, communications, horse allocation and riding activities. Developed relationships with accommodation establishments and tourism operators, while maintaining professional service standards and ensuring that horse welfare remained central to all activities. STABLE MANAGEMENT, EQUINE WELFARE & FARM OPERATIONS Managed daily stable and paddock routines, including feeding, grooming, hoof care, turnout, exercise, tack maintenance and workload rotation. Monitored horse condition and behaviour, applied practical knowledge of equine nutrition and equipment suitability, and coordinated preventative veterinary, dental, farrier and physiotherapy care. Maintained paddocks, fencing, water systems and grazing rotation to support horse welfare, soundness and safe farm and stable conditions.
EQUESTRIAN FARM & STABLE MANAGEMENT Areas of Expertise Horsemanship
Type of Ride Work
Flatwork, groundwork, schooling, backing, gymnastic jumping, outrides/ trail rides.
Competition Details
Yes I have competed in local SA Riding Show classes and in yard competitions.
