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Curriculum Vitae

Windy Hollow Therapeutic Riding School

Helen Du Plessis

1 January 2009

Christian names:  Helen, Allanah.
Surname:  Du Plessis, previously - Schwarz. Born Nienaber.
ID Number:  660613 0053 083.
Marital status:  Divorced.
Date of Birth:  13 June 1966.
Number of Children:  Two.
Son: Charl Schwarz, born 10 November 1989
Daughter: Juanita Du Plessis, born 29 March 1996
Residential Address:  Plot 58
8 Road
Apple Orchards, Near Walkerville, 1876
Postal Address:  P O Box 237
Walkerville
1876
Cellular Number:  082 975 5369
Occupation:  Manage the �Windy Hollow Therapeutic Riding School" from the above address.
Main activity:  As a riding instructor giving lessons to all my pupils on riding and basic horse care. This includes giving therapeutic instruction to the physically and mentally disabled.
Extra activities:  Lecturing and training grooms and candidate instructors to promote better horse care.

Courses Attended and Exams Passed:

  • Instructor�s Horsemanship Course � Leigh Lippert SANEF Standard Instructor (January 1998).
  • SATRA - Initial Membership 1999.
  • SATRA - level one certificate. 03/11/2001.
  • Medical Certificates - Emergency Planning and Training Institute (July 1995).
  • Academy of Medical Practice Management (27 March 2000).
  • Red Cross level one (2 July 2004).
  • Bowen International Practitioner's Association - The Equine Touch (27 Oct 2000).
  • International Paralympic Equestrian Sports Instructors Course (August 2001).
  • Beaulieu College Equestrian Academy (March 2002).
  • SANEF - level one certificate (January 2004).
  • Reiki Masters (March 2004).
  • Pony Club Efficiency Certificate : D-test, D-Advanced test & C-Test. (17 July 2005)
  • Reiki Masters (March 2006).

References:

  • Dr Lesley Lunn, SPCA Booysens, (1990).
  • Vaal Show Grounds. (2007).
  • Further reference to be found in the section on testimonials.

Quote:

"I've spent most of my life riding horses. The rest I've just wasted."

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