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 opportunities 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.  She moved to California to further her training under Lilo Fore.  She considers her primary influences to be Lilo and Volker Brommann, but has worked with many top names along the way.

She has been a full time, independent  trainer for the last 8 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.

 Jaki competes regularly locally and regionally.  She is joined by many students and is available to help you get  your horse ready for competition. She is dedicated to the process of training for herself as well as her students.

She is currently a certified instructor with the BHS and USDF as well as recent graduate of the L program.  Passing with distinction allows her to enter into the "r" program and further her goals of becoming a Dressage judge

USDF certified Instructor

BHS certified Instructor

L Program Graduate