Jessie has grown up in the horse industry working together with her family since she was a small child.  She brings a great love of horses and a deep commitment to maintaining a high standard of dressage for both her horses and clients.  1993 Jessie graduated from Millikin University with a BA in Communications.  Jessie has been acting as Assistant Trainer and managing the business side of Betsy Steiner Dressage since 1995.  She has trained several horses up to Intermediaire 1 in addition to starting the careers of several talented youngsters.  She has clients ranging from beginners to competitive upper level amateurs; she really enjoys teaching and bringing out the best in each horse and rider.  Jessie works with horses and riders to develop a program benefiting the unique needs of each combination to allow each individual to shine.  Jessie is able to bring this knowledge to her students because of the unique opportunities she has had throughout her riding career.  She has had the wonderful opportunity of getting daily coaching from Betsy and has been fortunate enough to work with some brilliant professionals during her career including, Klaus Balkenhol, Kathy Connelly, Conrad Schumacher and Guenter Seidel. In 2006, Jessie spent 6 weeks in Warendorf, Germany gaining knowledge to aid in Betsy Steiner Dressage’s horse sales business. Jessie gives clinics throughout the East Coast and Midwest on a regular basis and is always willing to take on new clients and horses.

Betsy says, "It has been such a great experience to have Jessie involved together with me in our stable. I have watched her grow into an exceptional trainer, taking the time to really understand each horse and develop their individual talent. She is extremely devoted to her horses and her clients. She is a great asset to our business and has taken on many of the responsibilities with training and giving clinics".

Equestrian accomplishments:

  • USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
  • Bronze Team Medal at the 1992 NAYRC
  • Eighth place finish in the USET Intermediare 1 Championships in 1998
  • Winner of Prix St. George & Intermediare 1, Golden State Dressage CDI
  • USDF reserve Championship at Intermediaire 1, for Region 1
  • Multiple wins with Magdalena from First Level to Intermediare 1
  • Demo rider for USDF Symposium with Conrad Schumacher
  • 2007 coached Angi Voss and Loredo to an ESDCTA Third Level Championship