Madison
Richmond, Virginia, 23229, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 414291
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 21
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia, 23229, USA
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- Rider, Instructor, Groom
- Height
- 1.71m = 5' 7"
- Weight
- 61 kgs = 9 st 8 lb
- Smoke
- Video
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv8vmLI3hc07AslslElkSA
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- Locations
- (Virginia: Richmond, 30 miles)
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Duties of Current Occupation
I ride and train horses as well as teach lessons and camps to kids with ages ranging from 5 to 16I have experience in the IEA and went to Nationals in 2020. I was in Pony Club for around 8 years and have my C2 certification.
Equine Work Experience
I began working in a barn at age 6, where my mother managed. My responsibilities included assisting with horse camp and lessons, barn upkeep, and riding until I was 15. At 16, I moved to Richmond, VA, and worked at Stillmeadows Equestrian Center for three years, where I rode, groomed, handled turnout, assisted the vet and farrier, ran the summer camp program, and taught kids aged 5-12. In January 2023, I joined Freedom Farm as a rider. There, I gained extensive experience riding a range of horses from young and unbroke to seasoned competitors in the hunter world. I handled various tasks including turnout, feeding, and mucking out. My role at Freedom Farm sharpened my riding skills and deepened my understanding of equine management. I continued at Freedom Farm until August 2023 and have recently been working as barn staff and a camp counselor, enhancing my leadership abilities and equine knowledge.
Specialities
I have been a head riding instructor for a riding camp program. I have also worked with lots and lots of young horses in the past on horsemanship skills as well as horse show training
Type of Ride Work
I will ride anything I'm able to get my hands on. Whether it be a green horse, seasoned lesson pony needing a school, or an old professional horse needing exercise. I love starting babies and getting to work with them and transforming them into real show horses brings me great joy. I have lots of experience with flat work and jumping exercises as well.
Competition Details
I have helped run numerous IEA and IHSA shows whether it be announcing, show secretary, or schooling ponies for kids. I also have ridden and groomed at shows along the east and west coast of the US in the hunters and jumpers.
Key Skills
- Riding
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Schooling
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Clipping
- Teaching
- Trim/Pull
- Exercising
- Starting/Breaking
- Competing
- People Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Riding School
- Showing
- Show Jumping
- Working with children
- Flatwork
- Hacking
- Hunter Seat