⭑Presenter Bio Jessica Jo Tate⭑
A top International Grand Prix Dressage rider and trainer, JJ has been competing at the highest levels for over 25 years. She holds herself to the highest standards to train with integrity and without shortcuts, adhering to the classical dressage principles that are aligned with how horses think, move, and learn.
She has successfully trained dozens of horses up the levels and has competed over 30 horses at the FEI levels with many notable accomplishments throughout her career.
A highly sought-after clinician, JJ is a gifted teacher who happily works with any horse and rider at any level, sharing her program based on humane, compassionate, and systematic development of the horse through classical dressage.
JJ created her USDF University-accredited online training program, Team Tate Academy, because she believes everyone should have access to high-level training and education regardless of where they live or what kind of horse they ride.
Because Of The Horse...
I have experienced exhilarating highs and difficult lows, all of which have strengthened my character. I’ve developed a deeper understanding of myself, found self-confidence, self-worth, and most importantly, self-discipline.
Jessica Jo Tate’s 2025 Presentations
DAY 1
★How Dressage Benefits All Horses: A Ridden Demo
Discover why dressage is the foundation of all good training and how it can benefit every horse, regardless of breed or discipline. In How Dressage Benefits All Horses, internationally renowned dressage trainer JJ Tate presents a ridden demonstration with two ‘ordinary’ horses.
★Understanding The Basics Of Dressage: The Science Of Riding
Internationally renowned dressage rider JJ Tate provides an insightful overview of her classical training program, deeply rooted in the teachings of her mentor of over 35 years, Charles de Kunffy. Perfect for riders of all levels, this lecture delves into the foundational principles of The Science of Riding, including the three phases of training, the three common evasions, and the essential daily vocabulary every dressage rider should understand.
DAY 2
★Macho Man Musical Freestyle With JJ Tate & Gideon at Dressage at Devon 2019
As mentioned in the How Dressage Benefits All Horses video, watch JJ and the dun Connemara Kynynmont Gunsmoke’s Gideon strut their stuff under the lights at the prestigious Dressage at Devon show! This fun freestyle to music was a crowd favorite, proving that kind, thoughtful classical dressage training can hold its own against the big guys.
★The Ideal Position: How To Be Kind & Effective
An excellent riding position is a gift you can give your horse—it’s effective without being harsh, allowing for true harmony in every stride. With practical tips and imagery, top dressage trainer JJ Tate shares a head-to-toe guide to the ideal rider position, explaining why we need this correct position and how it fosters a better connection with your horse.
★Rider Virtues: How Dressage Makes Us Better Humans
In the lecture, top international dressage trainer JJ Tate explores 11 timeless virtues that riding and working with horses instill in us. Drawing from centuries of wisdom, JJ reveals how these qualities not only enhance our horsemanship but also help us grow into more compassionate, disciplined, and harmonious individuals. This inspiring lecture is a celebration of the transformative power of dressage and the lessons our horses teach us every day.
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