Alexandra
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 389686
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 23
- Location
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1, UK
- Nationality
- Moldova,Republic Of
- Occupation
- Equine Groom/Rider/Yard Assistant
- Height
- 1.7m = 5' 6"
- Weight
- 65 kgs = 10 st 3 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- Notice Required
- 4 week(s)
Qualifications
•German Riding Barge 7(7A) and German Riding Barge 6 (6A) •Horse Care & Management Diploma(Centre of Excellence-Continuing Professional Development Certificate) •BSc (Hons) Equestrian Sport Science • MSc Sports Coaching • BHS Stage 4 Senior Management • BHSQ Stage 3 Groom with Riding • BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Coach Complete Horsemanship •Ride Safe Award
Documents
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 1 BHS Stage 2 BHS Stage 3 AI (Assistant Instructor)
Duties of Current Occupation
Overseeing daily yard operations, exercising and schooling horses, managing feeding and health checks, delivering high-standard grooming and show prep, maintaining facilities, supporting professionals, and providing reliable sole-charge cover.
Equine Work Experience
I have extensive grooming experience across competition, private and riding-school environments.This includes advanced skills in clipping, plaiting, bandaging, travel/competition groom, first-aid and maintaining high standards of turnout and daily care. I am confident handling a wide range of horses, from young and green to fit competition types, always maintaining a calm, safe and professional approach. My riding and exercising experience includes flatwork, polework, schooling, hacking, jumping/cross-country and lunging to a high standard. I am fully competent in daily yard duties such as mucking out, turnout, managing feeds, monitoring health and keeping facilities organised and efficient. I work confidently in both team and sole-charge situations and communicate clearly to support smooth yard routines. My background in equestrian sport, combined with ongoing professional training, allows me to adapt quickly and maintain a reliable, welfare-focused approach in busy yard settings.
Specialities
Skilled in schooling, lunging and exercising a wide range of horses, including young and sharp types. Strong grooming abilities, including clipping, plaiting, turnout and full show preparation( including travelling). Competent with feeding plans, health checks and daily yard routines. Reliable taking sole charge, supporting smooth yard organisation and communicating clearly with riders, owners and colleagues.
Type of Ride Work
•Riding up to PSG level with BD competition experience. • Show jumping up to 1.15m and cross-country up to 1.10m. • Developed through the Hartpury Equine Academy membership. • Flatwork, polework, fitness work & groundwork • Hacking, lunging and exercising a range of horses including young, sharp and competition-fit types.
Competition Details
Confident with warm-up support, show grooming, travel prep and post-competition care.