Eva
Praha, Czech Republic
About
- Jobseeker No
- 144588
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 44
- Location
- Praha, PR, Czech Republic
- Nationality
- Czech Republic
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- horse groom, social worker
- Height
- 1.73m = 5' 8"
- Weight
- 57 kgs = 8 st 13 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Work Types
- Temporary; Permanent; Contract
- Work Times
- Full-time
Qualifications
In November 2009 I arrived in Scotland for a year and started working as a horse groom. Thre were5 horses and 1 pony. Two Clydesdales, part Arabian (cross Welsh section D), Hannoverian cross and English Thoroughbred stallion. It was a small private yard and I was the only one working there. All stable duties and riding was my responsibility. Every second weekend I was left to a sole charge. At the moment I work as a horse groom on La Palma, Canary islands as described above.
Duties of Current Occupation
general care of 9islandic ponies including clening the field, feeding, grooming, riding, some work with the youngsters, preparing horses for the tourist rides. Taking care of 14 hens, 8 cats and 2 dogs. Help with vegetable garden, fruit trees etc.
Equine Work Experience
I've been around horses since I was 12,when I started riding.Besides riding I would help with all general care.Later I became a member of a riding club with lessons every week.There were 15 horses and I was a member of team looking after the horses including all work around the yard. We helped with hay harvesting, maintenance, assisting by horseshoeing etc. Few years later I shared a horse with my friendn-all expenses, care and riding.I had training twice a week and took few unofficial dressage competitions.After one year I had to quit-it was too expensive to share a horse.Then I would ride private horses – together the four-3English Thoroughbreds(2 ex race)1 Oldkladruby horse (czech breed).Currently I am working as a horse groom/farm hand on La Palma,Canary islands.There are9 islandic ponies,14 hens,8cats and 2 dogs.The job includes all general care of animals including riding,work with the youngster,preparing horses for tourist rides.Help with vegetable garden, fruit trees etc.
Type of Ride Work
always classic english riding, basic dressage training, a bit of jumping, a lot of experience from hacking
Competition Details
I´m not very competitive, but I´ve always liked to learn something new from a riding sport. Took a couple of unofficial dressage and jumping competitions