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Rebecca
Gordon'S Bay, Western Cape, 7140, South Africa
About
- Jobseeker No
- 415231
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 24
- Location
- Gordon'S Bay, Western Cape, 7140, South Africa
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Sports massage therapist, Horse Training, Snake catcher, Medical, Pilot (PPL), Sea Rescue Certified
- Height
- 1.69m = 5' 6"
- Weight
- 55 kgs = 8 st 9 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Locations
- (Western Cape: Gordon'S Bay, 50 km)
Qualifications
I have a lot of experience from being around the equine industry, but I haven't received certification besides the training I receive from the stunt-performing workshops I do, but I would LOVE to have the opportunity to receive certifications and am an extremely fast learner.
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
Helping people and animals, stunts, flying airplanes, medically assisting the injured, search and rescue practice daily, catching & relocating venomous snakes for the safety of others, training horses, teaching children to ride and doing trail rides
Equine Work Experience
I've been riding my whole life (I am now 24 and started when I was 4 years old). I did show jumping and many pony camps growing up, spent my childhood doing horse riding lessons and had the opportunity to be trained by Barry Armitage. I worked at many stable yards and know how to run them. At 15 years old I moved to a farm and rescues horses, which I trained myself. I threw myself in the deep end and it was the best decision I ever made. I taught myself through trial, error and success how to help a horse in need, and to show them the patience, love and kindness they deserve. Throughout my self-taught natural horsemanship career, I decided to introduce human-animal bonding techniques by teaching children how to ride and connect with horses (all my students came from broken homes, and all of the transformations were beautiful for both child and horse. I currently train horses for fun and do stunt performing work on horseback
Specialities
Horse riding (for 20 years), flying airplanes (pilot for 6 years), Trained in self defense (8 years experience), Snake catching (I rescue, relocated snakes) Baby & pet sitting (LOVE children & animals), Trained first aider (7 years experience in medical industry including tactical emergency care training),Stunt work on horseback,Sports Massage therapist (Injury Rehabilitation specialist), National Sea Rescue Institution (trained for survival, maritime emergency care & rescue work on & off shore)
Type of Ride Work
I've ridden all types of horses, but my main is problem horses.My focus when working with a new horse is always to start with ground work,I want to earn their trust before I even climb on them. Flat work (transitions, spirals, leg-yields, finding balance, serpentines, pole work etc).Desensitizing & horse-box entries, Jumping - Balance & bending, Strengthening, communication, getting to know your seat & reins. I also do stunt-performing on horseback and can train basics such as advanced dismounts
Competition Details
I have been involved in competitions both as a grooms-lady and competitor. I have been a helper at various competitions as well as pony camps (setting up jumps and cleaning).
Areas of Expertise
- Riding School
- Show Jumping
- Working with children
- Working with the disabled
- Flatwork
- Saddle Seat
- Equine Physiotherapy
- Equine Photography/Videography