Future Requirements

What would you like to do or gain in your next job? I am seeking a rewarding role within an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) center where I can combine my horsemanship and instructional skills with therapeutic facilitation. My goal is to create safe, empathetic, and impactful equine interactions that support personal growth and emotional well-being. I am committed to advancing my professional qualifications through EQASA (South African equivalent to BHS) and the Equitots EAL certification and mentorship program in 2026, with long-term aspirations to progress to International Level I Coach and further specialisation in equine dentistry.

Do you need accommodation? Yes.

Do you have any special requirements for any animals you wish to bring with you? No.

Do you have any ongoing commitments? Yes. I currently balance a Part-Time Assistant Instructor role at an emerging EAL center with community service for the Darling Equestrian Club’s After School Rider Development program, which provides inclusive equine education and meaningful horse encounters for rural communities.

Do you have any holidays booked that an employer needs to know of? No.

Experience with Horses

I am a versatile equestrian with lifelong involvement in horse care, training, and welfare. My competitive background spans dressage, equitation, showing, and show jumping, including representing the Western Cape and Gauteng Provincial Teams.

My technical foundation includes EQASA Module 3, supported by a completed 10-month intensive student program with the South African Lipizzaner Stallions. My certification focus is ongoing with the completion of  Module 4 (Assistant Instructor) and Equitots EAL training to be concluded in 2026.

Alongside competition success and ongoing self development, I have contributed to community-based equestrian work, serving as Assistant Instructor for the Darling Equestrian Club’s inclusive rider development program, volunteering with the Midrand SPCA in Gauteng and Helderberg Animal Sanctuary for Rescued Horses.

My training philosophy is rooted in natural horsemanship and an empathetic approach, ensuring both horse and rider feel safe, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Instruction and Facilitation: Current certifications completed include EQASA Module 3 (Yard Management). I am currently completing EQASA Module 4 (Assistant Instructor), progressing toward EQASA Module 5 / BHS Level 4. In addition i am currently completing Equitots EAL Facilitator certification and mentorship in 2026.
• Pony Club Certification: Achieved Pony Club C Efficiency, demonstrating competence in riding, horse care, and stable management.
• Inclusive Education: Acting in the role of Assistant Instructor to the Head Coach for the Darling Equestrian Club’s After School Rider Development program for rural communities.
• Specialist Horse Care: Skilled in flat work, stable management, and managing horses with complex health conditions such as Kissing Spine.
• Groundwork & Training: Proficient in schooling, lunging, and producing horses from rescue to provincial competition level.
• Competition and Turnout Expertise: Represented Western Cape Provincial Team in Dressage and Showing achieving  Western Cape Sportsman of the Year for Showing in 2023. Advanced practical working knowledge of elite show turnout and presentation through the South African Lipizzaner and Sue Carter showing and conformation workshops.
• Community and Welfare: Strong background in non-profit work, including fundraising for the SPCA and equine welfare initiatives.
• Safety and Compliance: Valid First Aid Level 1 (Human and Equine), Fire Safety, Safeguarding Certificate.
• Technical Versatility: Extensive competition experience across Dressage, Showing, and Equitation, as well as recreational Showjumping, supported by intensive training with the South African Lipizzaner Stallions.

Strengths and Weaknesses

What do you most enjoy about working with horses? I love the resilience of horses and the quiet reward of helping those with difficulties or challenges transform into confident, willing partners. Working with rescues and horses facing complex conditions has taught me that patience and empathy unlock their true potential, which mirrors the human experience and inspires my work in therapeutic riding.

Is there anything you’d like to improve? I am actively advancing my show jumping skills and developing proficiency in English Mounted Games. I am also improving my heavy-duty truck driving skills to support horse transport (HGV Code 14 SA License), refining my clipping techniques for turnout, and consistently working on vocal instruction in group lessons as I progress toward EQASA Module 5 / BHS Level 4. Alongside this, I am committed to daily improvements in my riding and facilitation skills.

Why should employers consider you above any other job seeker? Employers should consider me because I bring a rare combination of technical horsemanship, competition success, and a deep commitment to inclusive equine education. My proven ability to produce horses from rescue to championship level, coupled with my dedication to community service and ongoing professional development, ensures I can contribute both excellence and competence to any equestrian team. I am not only seeking a job but a vocation, using horses to create safe, life-changing experiences for people.