Karen
Sherman Oaks, California, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 216802
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Rider/ Trainer
- Height
- 1.72m = 5' 7"
- Weight
- 52 kgs = 8 st 2 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (California, Florida)
- Work Types
- Temporary; Permanent; Contract
- Work Times
- Full-time; Part-time
- Notice Required
- 2 week(s)
- Job Types
- 3 Day Event Rider; English Rider; Hunter Seat Rider; Assistant Manager; Yard/Barn Manager; Estate Manager; Show Trainer; Instructor; Accounting; Sales/Marketing
- Facility Types
- Dealer; Eventing; Hunt; Livery; Private; Show Jumping; Stud; Training
Bio
Hunter/jumper trainer and competitor based in the Bay Area. I ran a full-service, A-circuit barn with competitive (up to GP level, Big Eq, Hntr Derbies). Horse-first and hands-on, I focus on soundness, consistency and lasting partnerships.Qualifications
Qualified for the CSI-W World Cup Finals in 2002 in Germany
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
Training hunters and jumpers, preparing horses and riders for A-circuit shows, teaching lessons for all levels, managing daily horse care and fitness, coordinating vets and farriers, and handling client communication, scheduling and billing.
Equine Work Experience
Experienced across the full hunter/jumper pathway, from beginner lessons to Maclay finals, World Cups, Hunter Derbies. I compete at Grand Prix on a horse I produced. I’ve competed, prepared horses for shows, and managed their day-to-day care, from fitness and turnout to feed and vet and farrier coordination. Running my own barn means I understand the whole horse, not just the ride: soundness, routine, and keeping horses happy and correct. I’m comfortable with young and green horses, sensitive or opinionated types, and experienced show horses, and I keep owners clearly informed about progress and plans. 25 years of experience.
Specialities
Hunter/jumper training and competition, including Grand Prix classes. Producing horses with correct, consistent basics. A-circuit show preparation and management. Rider development from first lessons to the show ring. Welfare-led, thoughtful horse care. Organized barn operations and professional client relations.
Type of Ride Work
Experienced in the following: Schooling and bringing on horses from backing to Grand Prix level Advanced flatwork Competing in Hunters and Jumpers Showing horses for sale Assisting with re-schooling of horses and working on horses who have developed bad habits
Competition Details
Jump 1.50m on a horse I developed, Lead NorCal GP rider 2026 Until Sept. Produced young horse which sold in 1 yr for $1ml Taught clients from 0.8m/2'6" to GP level Client came 4th NAYC, 1st Norcal Medal, 3rd Macla Run a very successful barn on West Coast - Looking for a change 1st South African Junior Show Jumping Championships No. 1 ranked rider throughout my junior career 1st South African Showjumping Championships 1st FEI World Cup Qualifier in SA, Winner FEI World Cup series SA
