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Linda

Kingston Upon Thames, London, UK

About
Jobseeker No
291488
Status
Looking
Gender/Working Couple
Female
Age
53
Location
Kingston Upon Thames, London, KT1, UK
Nationality
Sweden
Marital Status
Single
Occupation
Groom
Height
1.76m = 5' 9"
Weight
58 kgs = 9 st 1 lb
Smoke
Drive
Preferences
Live-In Position
Bring Own Horse
Locations
(Kingston upon Thames) (Halland)
Work Types
Temporary; Permanent; Contract
Work Times
Full-time; Part-time
Notice Required
1 week(s)
Qualifications

BSC (Hons) Nutrition 2014. Self Study in equine science/ equitation/ nutrion and equine health.

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Duties of Current Occupation

Mature groom with all round experience . Looking for a friendly team with opportunities to develop as rider.

Equine Work Experience

I've ridden since 6 years old and am now 52. I had a 20 year gap (while bringing up my 2 children on my own) where I only rode occasionally. I have worked as a Groom/ Yardworker/ Instructor ( primarily children) and Rider in my local area since 2016 . I spent all my free time in stables in Sweden from a young age and had my own horse ( young showjumper) . I'm very hardworking and conscientious ,with a good eye for detail and a confident all round rider . I also have a BSc (Hon) in Nutrition. I have many references from horse owners and yards that I've worked at. Presently at Ham House Stables and Operation Centaur but looking for opportunities to progress in my riding and gain new skills and experience.

Specialities

I am always looking for new knowledge, spend alot of time trying to educated myself and spend alot of time listening and reading on veterinary/ biomechanics/ nutrition/equitation/ physiotherapy ( you name it;) topics and hope to find likeminded colleagues. I'm equally happy ( if not happier) working on my own and am a bit of a perfectionist

Type of Ride Work

Schooling, Dressage, Jumping, , Hacking etc.

Competition Details

Basic (jumping up to 1.20 in competition when young).

Key Skills
Riding Driving license First-Aid Schooling Lunging Bandaging Clipping Teaching Trim/Pull Sole Charge Exercising People Skills Long Reining
Areas of Expertise
Dressage Livery Polo Riding School Show Jumping Sole Charge Working with children Working with the disabled Flatwork Hacking
Previous Employers
Employer
Dates
Contact Details
Responsibilities
Kingston Riding Centre 01/02/2017-01/01/2018 Instructor/Groom/Rider All yard and Groom duties, teaching and escorting hacks, schooling lesson horses and liveries, weekly lesson with trainer Terry Allan.
Nordhallands Ridklubb, Sweden 01/02/2018-01/05/2018 Instructor /Groom freelance temporary while in Sweden
Ham House Stables 01/10/2018- Minette Rice-Edwards All yard and grooming duties, riding lessons daily (schooling of lesson and livery horses), instructing children
Petersham Farm Stables 01/10/2019-01/04/2024 Present and previous managers references available, Georgie Springall or Cara Sheppard Groom/Rider
Ham Polo Club 01/10/2019- Lucy Dowie or Owner All Groom duties, yardwork and exercising Polo horses, prep and on hand at chukkas/ matches
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