Equestrianism

Currently Helen is a contracted groom and stable hand with Ananada Kennard, looking after her team of 4 professional show jumpers and family ponies, carrying out all yard & stable duties, and getting horses ready to ride. Prior the this, Helen volunteered at Silky Oaks Stables with Lousie Te Oka, for the Saddle Club sessions in dressage/flatwork, sporting and jumping, to further her coach training and was receiving coaching for her own riding. Previously Helen was working for Byron Equestrian as an instructor & stablehand, providing care to 22 horses, instructing beginners & intermediate children & teens in flatwork & jumping, as well as teaching horsemanship & horse care at Saddle Club.

Furthermore, Helen has taught 1-1 private lessons at Tasirikki Ranch, teaching horse care skills & riding, and has been a facilitator of equine assisted learning workshops & natural horsemanship at The Herd - Byron Bay (now The Herd - Fernvale). Helen spent 4 months working at Tatoka Performance Horses with off-the-track thoroughbreds where she was sole charge of 13 horses & assisted with their retraining.

Back in Liverpool UK, Helen worked for Aintree International Equestrian Centre as a pony leader for 'Pony Days' teaching inner-city children about horses and giving them an introduction to riding. During competition days, Helen managed the collecting ring for dressage, wrote for judges from Prelim up to Medium, ensured the judges needs were met and carried out office duties. Working on a small private home dressage yard, Helen provided 5* care for the owner's 4 horses.   

Other Professional Roles

Rest assured your home & stables will be well looked after during her stay. Helen has been personal housekeeper to local owners of Brook Farm & Brookies Distillery (makers of our favourite local Brookies Gin), taking care of their home & their rescue dog Bruno.  Helen was also a house keeper and manager at The Palms Guesthouse, a small guesthouse in Byron, which has ensured Helen has a keen eye for detail, and for keeping a clean & tidy home. Other professional roles include cleaning 5* accommodation at The Butter Factory apartments in Byron, The Byron Bay Brewery and various other holiday apartments around Byron's town.