Jane is a world class teacher, rider & coach. Jane easily pinpoints training areas that need improvement and then provides the basis for the improvements through systematic ridden and non ridden exercises that can be progressively linked to help both the horse and rider to make quantum leaps in their riding and training in very short order. She is a positive and supportive coach who can definitely help you achieve your next level of riding.
Before and After
A lovely Fresian horse with natural presence. He was hollow and lacked understanding of the basic foundation steps, relaxatkion, rhythm and contact. He needed to gain confidence in his movement, step forward more from behind, lift his back and stretch forward to the contact.
In schooling, one improves the natural gait and self-carriage.
Same horse nine months later - he is more confident, taking a bigger stride and has developed a good 'working trot'.
He achieve this by the rider maintaining a consistent allowing contact and using small leg aids to ask him to take the longer step without getting quicker in speed miles per hour.
He became easier to ride and most important of all, was using his joints more effectively and thus will have less concussion related lameness when older.
Correct training is about the quality of the work. The importance of including the horse in the process and feeling what they need in that moment. Ask you horse a question; it's OK if the answer is YES or NO.
Patti Mason, OR
Patti and I have been studying good horsemanship for 30 + years and your teaching style, which helps horses and people come together is one of the best. I realy enjoyed the process.
With Jane's help I was able to introduce Merlin to the double bridle in a way that allowed him and I to get the feel of the double reins and increased collection. He was happy and kept going forwards. More, more, more information.
S.A. OR
Five years ago, I obtained a lovely-minded horse with physical challenges. During these past years, I've used various riding instructors, trainers, a physical therapist, a chiropractor, farriers and MANY alternative therapies to help this horse. But there have been constant setbacks. Jane and I together watched a recent video of me riding this horse. NEVER have I had pointed out to me such insightful, correct, classical and informative instruction to help this horse through riding and lunge work. I now see biomechanically how these techniques can help horses have a sound and happy future.
Sherry Alexander, LMT, ESMT
Specifics on what will benefit my horses at this point in their training. Explanation of why, effect and how beneficial.
Feedback on rider position and how it influences the horse.
The unique thing I have found from Jane’s clinics is that I can follow the progressive steps Jane uses with the riders and horses. I understand the process. Jane explains what she is doing and why in a way that I am able to simulate when I ride at home. I also received a written assessment covering four points; my position, the horse’s way of going, exercises used and recommendations. In addition, I have e-mail access with Jane for any questions that come up. Kathy Flynn, OR
All pictures were taken by Alise Lamoreaux. Her photography specializes in "the nines"- that's equines and canines. She focuses on action photos and particularly enjoys the "photo documentary" type work she does for riders in Jane's clinics. "Helping people learn about themselves and their connection with their horses through photos is especially rewarding."