10/22/2023
https://cha.horse/2023-international-conference-speakers-and-bios/
Jody Taylor
Jody began riding horses at 4 years old and then learned to rope at age 10 and was entering some local shows and rodeos in Texas. His parents had a huge influence on his equine career. His mom, Janette Taylor, instilled in him the fine details about the horse. His dad, Terry Taylor, showed him the way through roping and riding rough stock. Jody was involved in the Texas High School Rodeo Association. His first job was at Cedarwood Farm, a stable just a couple of miles down the road. There, he learned the daily activities and duties of a boarding stable, lesson program and the operation of a Horse Trial. Next, he was employed at a large Arabian facility known as Bentwood Farms and rode with John Burris, out of Stephenville, Texas, training horses. Learning horsemanship skills and theories inspired him to purchase a horse property; Star T Ranch. The business began with a cow/calf herd, horse boarding, riding lessons, training facility, and equine transportation services. Eventually narrowing the focus to horse boarding, riding lessons, training and equine transportation. Star T Ranch provides English and Western riding lessons, specializing in Eventing, including Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. All services incorporate natural horsemanship as a basis including Eventing and Hunter Jumpers. Jody is a member of CHA, USEA, Area V-Eventing, NTEA, NTHJC and AQHA. Jody is a certified instructor with Certified Horsemanship Association and cares for 15 horses at the facility and instructs 45 students. Jody is also an equestrian professional development instructor and consultant to the Fort Worth Herd program. Zippin Free and Jody have also qualified for the 2023 American Eventing Championships which are to be held in Lexington, KY. www.StarTRanchtx.net
Building a Jump Course to Fit Beginner to Advanced – Friday, October 27, 1:30 p.m. Picket Arena
This workshop will focus on building a Jump Course with combinations and related distances that can be used to teach the beginner to the advanced. We will also focus on when to expect different types of jumps and how to ride them.