About Jessi
I started riding at 5 years old with local english riding mentor Felicia Tracy of Emigrant Springs Ranch. I continued on with Sarah and Sandy Ballou and focused on show jumping as a teen. I also spent my teenage years riding with Northern Mines Pony Club doing three day eventing. I worked with Valerie Greenwell and Lesley Deutsch off and on throughout those years. At 16, I went on to start young race horses for Diamond F Ranch under the guidance of Todd Qaust from Pimlico. Took a slight break to join the military at 18 years old and upon my return, started full time with Lesley Deutsch of Blue Fountain Farm in 2003. Under Lesleyโs guidance, I learned to ride dressage, hunter jumpers and used c**t starting techniques influenced by Ray Hunt, Joe Wolters and Tom Dorrance (thanks to Lesleyโs expertise). I then took another break to become a deputy sheriff with my local agency in 2005. Since then, I reconnected with Lesley when Cowboy Dressage was introduced by Deb and Eitan Beth-Halachamy. Lesley has been a steady influence over my horse riding career and I came back to her part time to work young horses and continue learning. When Lesley left for Scotland, I continued on with my riding at Blue Fountain Farm while may dad and Connie managed BFF. My dad and Connie recently decided it was time for a house of their own and gave the reins over to new management.
In July of 2020, I transitioned from Blue Fountain Farm back over to Emigrant Springs Ranch. I am now offering a wide variety of lessons (all levels and any discipline) in my very limited time off weekly on some Thursdays and some Saturdays at ESR. I have earned my CDWPA Clinician status and can sometimes be caught teaching Cowboy Dressage mini clinic sessions locally in Grass Valley. I have attended a judging workshop for Cowboy Dressage Recommended Judges and am slowly working towards the goal of becoming certified. I have shown Cowboy Dressage since the inception and look forward to many more years of showing. I am starting a small business breeding AQHA Splash colored horses and have three well bred broodmares. I am expecting 3 amazing babies Spring of 2021. I would ultimately like to show some of my future young stock in local shows. As time allows, I am devoted to furthering my horse expertise and happy to assist anyone who is willing to learn. Please message me directly if you have questions regarding any services.