Willow

I have not completed corses but I have ridden and worked at 9-10 different barns some including very high end stables, like Heritage Farm in Katonah and Sunnyfield Farm in Bedford, both with HW dressage. I have also worked and ridden at small summer camp farms and the barn that my university riding club uses. My university is in Exeter England so I have some experience with a European seat. My father also rode for the Queen's Guard in England and has given me lessons to help me further my seat

I have 8+ years of equine experience from working with the horses on the ground, to riding, to basic stable organization and cleaning. I also have experience working children of all ages and customer service.

I have worked in a professional equestrian environment for 6 years as a working student or for my schools summer internship. I have been to around 10 or more barns for riding and working so I understand each barn has a different way of running things as well as a certain standard of the appearance of their barn. I have cleaned and organised every inch of every barn I have worked in as well packed and groomed for horse shows from beginner shows to Grand Prix Dressage shows. I have dealt with very high end clients to simply beginners and make sure to treat all customers with friendliness, professionalism, and respect trying to fulfil each and every of their needs.

I have experience assisting a farrier and learning the basics of shoeing horses. I also have worked at multiple barns over the past few years doing any work imaginable around the barn. I can tack up quickly and exactly how each barn likes it. I have learned a few tricks for grooming horses quickly with glowing coat quickly. I have additionally been responsible for feeding the horses which is a very precise job that leaves no room for error.

I have ridden many types of horses including stallions, geldings, Spanish horses, naughty ponies, off the track thoroughbred, problem horses, horses on the green side and horses any age from 6 and above. I have jumped around from horse to horse and I have ridden probably more than 60 horses in my 8 years or riding. I love being given a new horse because each horse tests my skills in a certain way and overall helps me become a better rider. I specialize in dressage but have jumped up to 3'9"

I have competed multiple times at training and first level but I have been riding at 3rd level. I also worked as my own show groom and helped out and many other shows grooming, baiting, and tacking up others' horses. I understand that some horses are amazing at shows and others have lots of anxiety and have worked with both and am prepared for both even if I know the horse is often calm.