
Sonya
Montclair, New Jersey, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 432404
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 18
- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey, , USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Vet Assistant, Equine Riding Instructor and Green/Foal Training
- Height
- 1.82m = 5' 11"
- Smoke
- Drive
- BGA Equine Skills CV
- Foundation
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (New Jersey)
Qualifications
I’m wilderness first aid trained, CPR trained, I have one year of Equine Science university.
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
I have worked as an assistant Barn manager, writing in instructor for all ages and levels and green/young horse trainer, specializing with horses that came from auction/kill pen.
Equine Work Experience
I have 8+ years of Horse experience. Starting from a young age I was a working student in volunteer and equestrian stable near my home. Slowly I started shadowing trainers and assisting in lessons and riding new and difficult horses. A couple years later I started teaching horse lessons by myself to all ages from toddlers doing pony rides to teens and adult adults jumping 2 foot courses. Now I continue to teach as well as dabble in general first aid such as hoof soaking for abscesses and working in a vet clinic.
Specialities
In Greece I worked with two young stallions training them to be halter comfortable and lunge line comfortable, other than that I have worked with green/young horses.
Type of Ride Work
I have ridden walk trot canter both western and English. As well as dabbled in barrel racing. In my teens I was the captain of a show jumping team in New Jersey participating in equitation and Hunter Jumper classes.
Competition Details
I bring years of hands-on experience teaching riders of all ages and abilities — including children with disabilities and individuals managing mental health challenges. My commitment to inclusive, safe, and confidence-building riding instruction is the foundation of my work. I have taught beginners through advanced riders, always tailoring lessons to meet the individual needs and goals of each student. I specialize in creating a calm, supportive environment where all riders regardless of abili