
Lydia
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 354578
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 25
- Location
- West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Cohabiting
- Occupation
- Professional
- Height
- 1.68m = 5' 6"
- Weight
- 59 kgs = 9 st 4 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Locations
- (Lincolnshire, Peterborough)
Documents
Equine Work Experience
I have extensive experience in team leadership, horse welfare, and maintaining the highest professional standards in grooming, stable management, and competition turnout.
Known for my attention to detail, calm professionalism, and hands-on leadership, I thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in ensuring both horses and riders perform to their full potential — from daily schooling and fitness programs to international event preparation. Managed and operated a five-star eventing yard with full responsibility for staff, schedules, horse welfare, and competition logistics Produced and competed high-level event horses, ensuring peak fitness, training, and performance Broken and educated young horses through to competition level with a focus on confidence and correct foundation work
Trained and mentored apprentices, developing their technical riding, grooming, and yard management skills
Expert in top-level grooming and presentation, including FEI
Specialities
An experienced and highly skilled equestrian professional with a proven track record managing and competing at five-star eventing level. Having managed Lauren Shannon’s elite eventing yard for several years, I bring deep expertise in training, competition preparation, and high-level horse and yard management.
My background includes producing and competing advanced event horses, breaking and developing young stock, and delivering top-level education to apprentices working towards BHS.
Type of Ride Work
My approach to riding is adaptable and empathetic. My foundation in eventing has given me excellent flatwork technique, jumping accuracy, and cross-country , while my wider experience allows me to bring out the best in a variety of horses, from green youngsters to established competition horses.
Competition Details
While I have competed myself at eventing, the majority of my career has been spent working within elite eventing environments, supporting riders and their horses at FEI and international competitions. During my time managing and riding for Lauren Shannon’s five-star yard, I was deeply involved in every aspect of competition preparation including warming up, exercising, and managing event horses at major events.