
Danja
Leerdam, Utrecht, Netherlands
About
- Jobseeker No
- 428794
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Working Couple
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Leerdam, Utrecht, 4143 VE, Netherlands
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Horses
- Height
- 1.7m = 5' 6"
- Weight
- 60 kgs = 9 st 6 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- BGA Equine Skills CV
- Advanced
Preferences
- Locations
- (Utrecht: Leerdam, 50 km)
Qualifications
No formal equine qualifications, but extensive hands-on experience gained over the years. Knowledge in horse care, training, groundwork, and behavior management through practical work with various horse types.
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
12+ yrs exp with stallions & all horse types. Managed daily care, feeding & routines. Rode various horses, solved behavioral issues. Focus on balance & relaxation. Took on leadership roles, worked at riding school. At the moment busy with eventing.
Equine Work Experience
I’ve spent over 12 years immersed in the daily care and development of stallions, foals, and all kinds of horses. From managing routines and solving behavioral challenges to riding horses in all types of riding (focus on dressage, jumping, trail riding and eventing), my experience is both broad and hands-on. I thrive in a structured yet adaptable environment, always aiming to bring out the best in each horse through calm, balanced training.
Specialities
Experience on a stallion rearing yard (where foals grow up). Worked with foals, young horses, and stallions of all breeds. Responsible for daily care, feeding. Focus on riding with balance and relaxation. Assisted with behavioral issues and basic training (also of the foals and stallions). Regularly took on a leadership role, guiding others in stable routines and horse handling. Also worked at a riding school with a wide range of horses and riders.
Type of Ride Work
Ridden warmbloods and coldbloods in eventing, showjumping, dressage, flatwork, and guided trail rides. Strong focus on groundwork and lunging, including young or sensitive horses. Emphasis on balance, relaxation, and clear communication.
Competition Details
Participated in practice competitions and stallion inspections, gaining experience in competition environments and evaluation settings. Assisted with preparation, handling, and presentation of horses, ensuring readiness and well-being.