
Sophie
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 429930
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 21
- Location
- Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Currently a student
- Height
- 1.71m = 5' 7"
- Weight
- 65 kgs = 10 st 3 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Locations
- (Aberdeenshire: Inverurie, 30 miles)
Qualifications
I used to be apart of the Bennachie pony club where I expanded my knowledge about horses.
Duties of Current Occupation
Exercised and trained horses daily, including schooling, flatwork and jumping Maintained horse fitness and condition Groomed, tacked up, and cared for horses, including clipping, bathing, and bandaging as needed. General yard duties
Equine Work Experience
I have been around horses for my entire life, growing up where I was fortunate to own and care for them. Over the years, I have gained extensive hands-on experience with horses of all ages and disciplines. One of my proudest achievements was purchasing a young horse, which I successfully brought on, and eventually evented him.This process taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and understanding and that the hard work does pay off!
While I am currently studying law at university, which limits my ability to own horses at the moment, I remain deeply passionate about riding. I actively ride and still help others with their horses. I frequently receive requests from horse owners to ride and exercise their horses, ranging from youngsters to more experienced horses, and I’m comfortable working with a wide variety of horses.
Although my focus has shifted to academics, my love for horses remains, and I continue to ride regularly, using my skills to support.
Specialities
- Flatwork and Schooling: Strong foundation in flatwork for developing balance, rhythm, and responsiveness in horses. -Jumping / Eventing / Dressage: Experienced in show jumping / cross-country / dressage up to Novice with a focus on rhythm, technique, and confidence-building. -Worked with various horses: from handing foals to working with problematic horses. -Competition Prep: Familiar with preparing horses for shows.
Type of Ride Work
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to engage in a variety of riding work across different disciplines. Growing up with horses, I developed a strong foundation in general riding (flatwork, basic jumping). have a solid understanding of dressage principles and enjoy schooling horses to improve their balance, responsiveness, and suppleness. I’ve ridden a variety of horses over jumps and have experience in show jumping and eventing, improving the horse’s technique and confidence.
Competition Details
I have primarily competed in eventing, participating in BE events , unaffiliated events and shows and have competed at some showing shows. My experience includes competing at BE80 and 90 and unaffiliated events. competitively show jumped to a metre and competed at novice level dressage. I am also confident and comfortable riding in new environments and under pressure. While now I ride less competitively due to university commitments, I remain confident and capable in a competition setting.