Olivia
Constantia, Northern Cape, South Africa
About
- Jobseeker No
- 438754
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 23
- Location
- Constantia, Northern Cape, , South Africa
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Freelance Riding Instructor
- Height
- 1.8m = 5' 10"
- Weight
- 70 kgs = 11 st 0 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Western Cape)
- Work Types
- Temporary; Contract; Freelance
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Notice Required
- 3 week(s)
- Earliest Start
- Jun 2026
- Minimum Pay
- from £23 000
- Job Types
- Ride/Leading Groom; Rider Groom; Groom/Au Pair; Work Rider; Assistant Manager; General Manager; Estate Manager; Instructor; Communications; Secretarial/Admin
Bio
Lifelong rider with 4 years’ experience teaching beginners (kids & adults). Patient, friendly and reliable, I love helping riders build confidence and enjoy learning around horses.Qualifications
No formal equestrian qualifications yet, but lifelong rider with 4 years’ experience teaching beginners and strong practical horse handling skills.
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Duties of Current Occupation
Delivered safe, supportive lessons, built rider confidence, adapted to abilities, and handled horse care including grooming and tacking up.
Equine Work Experience
I have ridden for most of my life and have spent the past four years teaching riding to children and adults at a beginner level. As a freelance instructor, I planned and delivered lessons focused on building rider confidence, correct position, and safe handling of horses. I have experience preparing horses for lessons, including grooming, tacking up, and ensuring their welfare throughout. I am comfortable working with a range of horses and creating calm, supportive learning environments. My teaching style is patient and adaptable, tailored to the abilities and needs of each rider. Additionally, I am reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic about continuing to grow within the equestrian industry, supporting both riders and horses while maintaining safety and care standards at all times.
Specialities
Beginner instruction, rider confidence development, adaptable teaching for all ages, strong horse handling skills, yard support, and maintaining safe, positive environments.
Type of Ride Work
I have experience teaching beginner riders of all ages in English-style riding, focusing on flat work and jumping. I emphasize correct position, balance, and rider confidence, creating safe and enjoyable lessons while handling horses responsibly.
Competition Details
No formal competition experience, but extensive riding and 4 years’ teaching beginners, focusing on building confidence, safety, and horse handling skills.