Gemma
Newmarket, Suffolk, UK
About
- Jobseeker No
- 139693
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 42
- Location
- Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8, UK
- Nationality
- UK
- Marital Status
- Married
- Occupation
- Instructor, Ridder, Yard Manager,
- Height
- 1.58m = 5' 2"
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Suffolk: Newmarket, 10 km)
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Work Times
- Full-time
Bio
Driven by customer satisfaction and strong work ethic, I quickly develop a positive relationship with clientele and co-workers. Confident equestrian with 16 years of experience in the industry dedicated to the highest standard of equine management.Qualifications
Writtle college Equine studies (2006)
Academy of Learning Bussiness Management (1999)
Summit College High School Diploma (1998)
BHS stage 1 BHS stage 2 PTT BHS stage 3 First Aid certificates UKCC level 2 UKCC level 3 First Aid
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 1 BHS Stage 2 BHS Stage 3 PTT (Preliminary Teachers Test) PI (Preliminary Instructor) AI (Assistant Instructor)
UK Coaching Certificates
Level 2
Duties of Current Occupation
8 years, Team Leader on Equestrian Event Operations. Development of partnerships with sponsors, and implementation of marketing schemes. Working with large customer base. Development and implementation of motivational training programs
Equine Work Experience
Barrow Hall stables 2018-present Instructor/groom Barrow Suffolk UK
The Royal Stables 2009-2017 Senior Instructor and Event Co-ordinator, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dhabian Equestrian Club and Sanctuary, (2009) Stable Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Gemstones Equestrian Centre (2001-2004, 2006-2009) Stable Manager Pretoria, South Africa (2006-2009) Rider, Head Groom (2001-2004)
Lipenga Equestrian Enterprises (2002 -2004) Office Administrator, (front of house),Johannesburg, South Africa
Specialities
My skill set offers 25 years of international knowledge and experience in Equine Management, competing, coaching and promoting equestrian sport through coordinating events. My skills include strong communications, motivation, organisation as well as a sound awareness of internal and external customer needs. I am a self-motivated, target driven and highly competitive individual who is driven by a high standard of work ethic and dedicated to customer service.
Type of Ride Work
I am able to ride and train horses up to a Medium dressage level and jumping up to 1.20m I am confident working with young stock and stallions and working with problem horses.
I have competed successfully in Dressage (Med at national level), Showing (national level, Open), Show jumping (national, 1.20s) and Equitation (intermediate).
Competition Details
1992-2004, I represented the Northern Gauteng District in, dressage, showing, show jumping and equitation. I was the first and youngest rider to achieve colors across multi disciplines in the same year. I was awarded the Appreciation award for my dedication and promotion of the inter region in 2000. Juniors I was 17th in South Africa (dressage) earned my young riders colors, competed in 1.20 showjumping and was awarded my regional colors, second in SA in open showing 2000 and 3rd in 2001.