Elliot
Vienna, Virginia, 22180, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 420349
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Male
- Age
- 19
- Location
- Vienna, Virginia, 22180, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Working Student and Seasonal Stable hand
- Height
- 1.63m = 5' 4"
- Weight
- 82 kgs = 12 st 12 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
Preferences
- Locations
- (Virginia: Vienna, 30 miles)
Qualifications
I worked with the woman in Warrenton and her Private barn for 3 years (2020-2023) and from their learning qualities that are required for having horses and showing them. Also, tips to improve their health and read for signs of abnormalities. Some of her horses were either unpredictable or anxious and I learned how to best gain their trust and be safe while doing in the process.
Equine Work Experience
Previously had professional lessons when I was 12-13 making me a skilled and experienced rider. This also includes tacking the horses before and after.
Previously worked for a woman in Warrenton on her Private barn. Weekly on Sundays, I would help with chores around the barn consisting of mucking stalls and pastures, Feeding, exercising, occasional riding, grooming, and pre-show preparations. I was also taught about horse ownership responsibilities including types of feed and hay, dieting, common ways horses injure themselves and how to take care of them. Exercising included riding, leading, lunging, and other ring work. Along with taking care of horses, there were also two miniature goats and two dogs. In the spring and summer, we would also clear trails and weed invasive species on the property.
Specialities
Quick and efficient barn chores, assist in restraining and calming horses, can lift heavy-weighted objects, handy and can do repairs, Good driver (some experience with tractors).
Type of Ride Work
Primarily English saddle and riding. Practice some dressage and mild jumps. Have been on many trail rides, and have mastered all basic skills. Also has experience in bareback riding.
Competition Details
Have not Shown before, though I have assisted in preparing horses for competitions as a competition groom.
Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- Lunging
- Exercising
- Starting/Breaking
- Natural Horsemanship
- People Skills