Jessica Jo Tate is one of those rare riders who excels in competition while scrupulously maintaining a training protocol according to the classical riding traditions. One of the most talented riders of the thousands I have ever taught, JJ is also one who understands the science of riding and training and approaches the horse and his training in the correct frame of mind. Understanding the events from the horse's point of view, evaluating any and all actions by keeping the welfare of the horse in mind. JJ represents the rare bounty of body, mind and soul all serving correctly the horse's well-being and evolution to top athletic performance.

I have had the pleasure of working with JJ Tate over the last year with several horses including the National Young Horse Markel Championships. JJ is very talented and able to bring out the best qualities on different types of horses. She combines the ability to ride young horses as well as FEI horses in both training and showing.

JJ effectively takes her training program into the competition arena for top scores at every level. As a result, she has risen to the very highest level in the sport of dressage.

JJ has worked with my daughter, Katie, for the past four years and helped her to achieve her goals of competing at Galdstone and making the 2007 Region 2 NAJC team. She has a positive influence and passion for what she does that extends beyond her own goals to those of her students. As a trainer, she brings to her lessons a level of understanding of the complete horse; correct training that is presented in a way that develops the horse not just physically, but also mentally. JJ is a talented rider and instructor that not only teaches, but also inspires!