Jess
Sidley, East Sussex, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 368843
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 24
- Location
- Sidley, East Sussex, TN39, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- instructor
- Height
- 1.62m = 5' 3"
- Weight
- 58 kgs = 9 st 1 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (06)
- Job Types
- General Groom; Ride/Leading Groom; Rider Groom; Trekking Groom; English Rider; Assistant Manager; Apprentice; Instructor; Ranch Hand
- Facility Types
- Riding School; Holiday/Hacking Centre; Training; Ranch
Bio
Dedicated, hardworking groom with experience in yard management and equine care. Confident handling horses, managing routines, and maintaining welfare standards. Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure, with experience in busy UK and AustralianQualifications
Level 2 Horse Management (Distinction), BHS Stage 1 & 2 qualified. Wilderness First Responder (WMA) and RLSS Lifeguard certified, demonstrating strong emergency response skills. Additional certifications include NSW RSA and Working With Children Check. Strong understanding of horse care, welfare, and yard management practices.
Documents
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 1 BHS Stage 2
Duties of Current Occupation
Teaching a variety of lessons, from beginners to advanced riders. I teach group lessons, jump lessons and lunge lessons. I also carry out yard duties, working on the livery yard, riding school or the hacking yard.
Equine Work Experience
Experienced in yard management, riding instruction, and equine veterinary support. Managed daily care and welfare for up to 23 horses, including feeding, turnout, and health monitoring. Confident handling a range of horses and working in busy environments. Assisted vets with procedures and coordinated visits, maintaining accurate records. Strong organisational skills with a focus on high welfare standards and efficient yard routines.
Specialities
Experienced with a range of horses including young and fit competition types; confident handling sharp or sensitive horses. Managed daily routines for up to 23 horses with high turnout, ensuring welfare and organisation. Experience coordinating workloads and supporting team members in busy yard environments. Comfortable assisting vets and handling horses in high-pressure situations.
Type of Ride Work
Experienced riding school rider with a solid foundation on the flat, including basic dressage. Confident working horses in a consistent outline and improving way of going. Capable of jumping, though I am more comfortable on the flat and continue to build confidence over fences. Experienced riding a variety of horses and adapting to different temperaments.
Competition Details
While working at Wellington Riding I assisted with many of the shows, putting jumps up and helping change the course. I carried out late night checks on the horses staying in our temporary stables over the competing season.