
Jessica
London, EC1Y, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 428430
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 30
- Location
- London, EC1Y, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Occupation
- Coach/ Instructor
- Height
- 1.69m = 5' 6"
- Weight
- 64 kgs = 10 st 1 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Locations
- (London: London, 30 miles)
Qualifications
• Pony Club A and H Certificates (top-level riding & horsemanship qualifications). • H Certificate with Honours. • Attended coaching conferences; coached and mentored by NZ Coach of the Year (2017). • While I don’t hold BHS coaching qualifications, my experience, knowledge, and results equip me to develop riders at all levels.
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Duties of Current Occupation
Groom for 4* eventing rider – exercising, mucking out, grooming. Coaching and managing individuals and teams, beginners to eventing 3* level Working horses and riders: lunging, ride and lead, exercise, grooming, tacking up, instruction, treks
Equine Work Experience
• Riding since age 7 at Kowhai Residential School of Riding, which has a strong focus on horsemanship and practical skills. • Competitive eventer and showjumper, excelling in riding and training young and difficult horses: o Evented to 3* o Show jumped to 1.25m o Dressage to Level 3 • Passionate about coaching – known for positive, constructive, and empathetic instruction. • Skilled at keeping riders relaxed and performing their best under competition pressure. • Some farrier experience – taking shoes off, rasping, tightening clenches and some nailing under supervision.
• Key Achievements: o NZPCA Young Achiever Award 2017 o Represented NZ at Inter Pacific Show Jumping (Canada, 2015). o 1st place (individual) NZPCA Horse Trials Nationals (2015), 6th (2016), multiple team wins and placings. o Captain, Canterbury Area Eventing team (2013–2017). o Selected for NZ Inter Pacific Show Jumping Team trials (2013, 2015).
Specialities
Specialise in tailoring coaching to suit individuals, ensuring clear, positive instruction. Strong team leadership – extensive experience managing teams in both equestrian and professional settings. Skilled in training young and difficult horses. Especially confident and competent at riding and jumping many different horses and getting the best out of each horse. Experienced in leading riding teams, coaching riders at competitions, and developing confident, capable athletes. High turnout.
Type of Ride Work
• Eventing: Wins & placings to 3* eventing, Showjumping to 1.25m, Dressage to Level 3. • International competition experience: Inter Pacific Show Jumping (2015). • National wins at NZPCA Champs (2015), top 6 placings (2016). • Experience training young horses, including ex-racehorses. • Skilled in lunging and groundwork. • Strong ability to adapt to different horses, riding styles, and training methods. • Competent horse management skills.
Competition Details
• Full-time competition groom for a 4* eventer (2017). • Competition results: o Eventing: Wins & placings to 3*. o Showjumping: Placings up to 1.25m. o Dressage: Up to Level 3. o Multiple national & regional championship titles and success.