Vicki
Soquel, California, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 385624
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 55
- Location
- Soquel, California, 95073, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Married
- Occupation
- Trainer/Instructor
- Height
- 1.67m = 5' 5"
- Weight
- 58 kgs = 9 st 1 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- Video
- https://youtu.be/Mgb4LYQumeE
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (California: Soquel, 3000 miles)
- Work Types
- Temporary
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 2 week(s)
- Minimum Pay
- from $15 hour
Bio
I've been a trainer for 30 years, starting off in the Hunter/Jumper world and over the past decade focusing on colt starting and helping troubled horses. My philosophy is based on understanding the horse as a prey animal and as a herd animal.Qualifications
Have competed in the ‘A’ circuit Hunter/Jumpers for 35 years, have run my own 20 horse stable for 10, worked for numerous trainers. 10 years ago I started my own Equine Assisted Learning curriculum as a part of my training business. Got certified in EAGALA, and also completed the certificate programs with Equine Alchemy and Creative Awakenings, Intl.
BHS Exams
BHS Stage 1
Duties of Current Occupation
I've taught all levels of lessons and trained all types of horses. I ran my own show barn for 25 years which entailed managing staff, hauling rigs, administering vet care, managing shoeing care, driving tractors, interfacing with clients
Equine Work Experience
Lifelong horsewoman for the past 45 years…can do all tasks from mucking stalls to driving rigs to starting colts to teaching upper level jumping lessons.
Specialities
Colt starting, groundwork, troubleshooting, flatwork, all levels of jumping
Type of Ride Work
I've ridden all types....especially love starting young horses.
Competition Details
USEF “A” show experience and awards. As a teenager I groomed and braided for "A" circuit barns. Since 1994 I have run my own A show circuit barn of 20 horses.