"First you must speak with the owners. They are often present at this time of day, and the office is through that door there," she replied, pointing at the correct door. "They required me to demonstrate my skills and competency and will likely require the same of you."

She was not the owner nor a manager here, but she had a good sense of when someone cared for a horse. Thus she was willing to offer her own name as a reference.

"Tell them you have spoken to Eowyn and she has given you this information."