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Gina "Kenny"
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 416115
- Status
- Found a Job
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 43
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Dressage groom, Personal Assistant, Manager, Crew Trainer, Logistics
- Height
- 1.78m = 5' 10"
- Weight
- 65 kgs = 10 st 3 lb
- Smoke
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Iowa: West Des Moines, 30 miles)
- Work Types
- Permanent
- Work Times
- Full-time
- Salary
- Negotiable
Qualifications
I have 17-18 years of experience in handling horses in all various forms as listed above.
Documents
Duties of Current Occupation
I have over 17 years of experience working around horses that is not on my normal job resume. I have been a member of the Dressage Association, Warmblood Association, Various Saddle Clubs. I also owned my own horse, and showed, for 15 years.
Equine Work Experience
17-18 years experience in riding, training, grooming and showing in everything from Quarter Horse to Warmblood. I am a very versatile equestrian, and am experienced in English/hunt, Western, 3 Day Eventing, Showmanship/Halter, Jumping, driving, and more. I know how to do everything in a stable from morning until evening including feeding schedule, cleaning/mucking, turn-out, tack care, grounds/stable care and more. I have been around horses in any and all ways since I have been 3 years old.
Specialities
Full riding and training including Western, Hunt, Jumping, Dressage, and breaking-in of Quarter Horses and various Warmblood breeds. I know how to fully take care of horses, I owned 6 of them and worked in the stable of 20, and all of the tack upkeep/maintenance responsibilities. I absolutely love being in a stable, doing any responsibility required. I also know how to do pasture/grounds/ farm upkeep etc. I am available to start immediately.
Type of Ride Work
Western Hunt/English Jumping 3 Day Eventing Dressage In hand Showmanship/Halter Driving (basic)
Competition Details
Everything from Western to hunt, Dressage to 3 Day Eventing, In hand Showmanship/Halter, and Driving. I have been showing since I have been 5 years old.
Key Skills
- Riding
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Plaiting
- Clipping
- Teaching
- Trim/Pull
- Sole Charge
- Exercising
- Starting/Breaking
- Competing
- Natural Horsemanship
- People Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Dressage
- Driving
- Eventing
- Hunting
- Polo
- Showing
- Show Jumping
- Sole Charge
- Trekking
- Flatwork
- Western Dressage
- Parade Horse
- Hunter Seat
- Equine Photography/Videography