JHDressage
2297 Olivet Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ph: 707-536-5553
jakihard
USEF 'r' Judge
USDF Certifed Instructor thru 4th level
BHS certified Instructor
Jaki started riding as a young girl in her native Ireland. Her first formal training came as a working student with Irish Olympian Heike Holstein and Gisela Holstein. Recognizing the opportunitites in America, she moved to Connecticut to attend Woodcock Hill. She spent 4 years there learning how to ride, teach and train and quickly became an instructor there herself. After getting BHS certified , she moved to California to further her training under Lilo Fore. She considers Lilo and Volker Bromman her primary influences , but has worked with many top names along the way
She has been a full time , independent trainer for 18 years. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a correct seat and soft aids. Jaki teaches all levels of riders. Her long list of students include many juniors and amateurs, some who show regularly and some who just want to learn how to ride. Jaki can help you find harmony and understanding with your horse in the sport of Dressage. She is dedicated to the process of training for herself as well as her students.She is constantly advancing her education and is now a certifed instructor through 2nd, 3rd and 4th level.
Jaki competes regularly locally and regionally. She is joined by many students and is available to help you get your horse ready for competition. Her recent usef "r' license can help you understand the dynamics of competition.
2297 Olivet Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ph: 707-536-5553
jakihard