Understanding the people behind the horses.
Hello!
Percival Equi was founded from a belief that the people behind exceptional horse sport deserve the same level of professionalism, care and investment as the horses they work with.
THE FOUNDER — CATHERINE O’HARA
Catherine's professional background spans equestrian sport, business, marketing, professional training and mediation.
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Studies and has experience working within professional showjumping yards at high levels, including work with international riders and at international competitions.
Her career has also included working with Showjumping Ireland, business and marketing, professional photography and client management.
Catherine is an accredited mediator and holds an Advanced Diploma in Mediation & a LLB (Hons) in Law. She also holds a QQI Level 6 qualification in Train the Trainer.
WHY PERCIVAL EQUI?
EQUESTRIAN KNOWLEDGE · PEOPLE · PROFESSIONALISM · DEVELOPMENT · RELATIONSHIPS
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Find the right people. Help them become exceptional. Create environments where they can thrive. Support relationships when things become difficult.
OUR VISION
To contribute to a more professional, sustainable and people-focused equestrian industry.
For Grooms
Your experience deserves the right opportunity.
A career in professional horse sport can take you around the world. It can also be demanding, competitive and highly personal.
The right employer can make an enormous difference to your professional development, working life and future career.
REGISTER WITH PERCIVAL EQUI
Competition Grooming · Travelling Grooming · Home Grooming · Head Grooming · Yard Management · Professional Showjumping · Specialist Equestrian Roles
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Experience · Horsemanship · Professionalism · Reliability · Communication · Organisation · Competition Experience · International Experience · References · Career Ambition
YOUR CAREER
Experience → Development → Opportunity → Progression
CONFIDENTIALITY
Registering with Percival Equi does not mean you are actively looking to leave your current position. Opportunities will be treated professionally and discreetly.
For Employers
Exceptional teams don't happen by accident.
At the highest levels of horse sport, your people are one of your most important assets. Finding exceptional staff is only part of the challenge. You also need to develop them, retain them and create an environment in which they can perform at their best.
RECRUIT · DEVELOP · RETAIN · RESOLVE
RECRUIT
Specialist recruitment and talent search for professional equestrian roles.
DEVELOP
Professional education and bespoke training for your existing team.
RETAIN
Support in identifying communication issues, clarifying expectations and developing healthier working practices.
RESOLVE
Workplace consultation, facilitated conversations and mediation where appropriate.
PRIVATE YARD PARTNERSHIP
One relationship. Multiple areas of support.
Priority recruitment support · Professional development · Bespoke team training · Workplace consultation · Preferential access to mediation · Staff development · Annual workplace review
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE EXCEPTIONAL?
Tell us about your requirements and we will arrange a confidential consultation.