Gentry
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
About
- Jobseeker No
- 432464
- Status
- Looking
- Gender/Working Couple
- Female
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- USA
- Marital Status
- Single
- Occupation
- groom, exercise rider, beginner/intermediate instructor, assistant barn manager
- Height
- 1.61m = 5' 3"
- Weight
- 53 kgs = 8 st 4 lb
- Smoke
- Drive
- Video
- https://youtu.be/_-boFDMHA8U?feature=shared
Preferences
- Live-In Position
- Bring Own Horse
- Locations
- (Florida, Iowa)
- Work Types
- Temporary; Contract; Freelance
- Work Times
- Full-time; Part-time
- Notice Required
- 2 week(s)
- Minimum Pay
- from $17 hour
- Job Types
- Competition Groom; Dressage Groom; General Groom; Rider Groom; Show Groom; Work Groom; Groom/Housekeeper; Therapeutic Riding Prog.
- Facility Types
- Dressage; Hunt; Private; Riding School; Show Jumping; Showing
Bio
Experienced groom and rider with international show experience, barn management skills, and a strong background in versatile riding and client horse care. Hardworking, adaptable, and focused on exceptional horse care and barn flow.Qualifications
Dual-enrollment coursework and college progress at Des Moines Area Community College (Psychology major), applying practical equine behavior and learning theory to horse training and handling. Hands-on equine education focused on biomechanics, centered riding principles, young horse development, and advanced stable management under professional trainers and international competition staff.
Duties of Current Occupation
Competition groom & assistant manager: full show prep, turnout, first aid. Exercised horses, managed barn routines, taught lessons, and handled 30–60 day client horse training programs, apprenticeships, including groundwork and under-saddle work.
Equine Work Experience
Professional equestrian with extensive experience across high-level show grooming, horse training, and barn management. Worked as a professional show groom on the international circuit—including grooming for Team USA at the Icelandic Horse World Cup in Switzerland—and completed winter show seasons in Wellington, FL. Experienced in taking on client horses for 30–60 day training blocks focusing on groundwork, desensitization, and flatwork development. Proven capability as an assistant barn manager and riding instructor, comfortable overseeing barn flow, managing staff, and delivering top-tier equine care and turnout.
Specialities
Specialized Handling: Experienced in handling spirited horses, stallions, and gaited breeds with a quiet, confident approach
Young & Client Horse Training: 30–60 day training programs, groundwork, lunging, desensitization, and under-saddle restart/development.
Leadership & Management: Assistant barn management, supervising daily chores, organizing schedules, and teaching riding lessons.
Type of Ride Work
Experienced exercise and training rider across English, Western, Ranch, and gaited disciplines (including Icelandic horses). Skilled in balanced flatwork, reining patterns, developing young horses, and exercising performance horses under saddle. Confident on a variety of temperaments, from sensitive young horses to high-energy competition mounts, prioritizing smooth transitions, correct biomechanics, and soft contact.
Competition Details
Experienced in high-pressure competition environments and managing elite equine athletes. Served as an international groom at the World Cup in Switzerland and worked winter show seasons in Florida. Competed in IEA for 3 years, showing English, Western, Ranch, and Reining. Proficient in prepping, exercising, and presenting client and sales horses at shows with a focus on high-level care, conditioning, calm management, and ring-side support
