Jessica Goldstein

Jessica is the Owner and Founder of Mindful Equine. With 25 years of riding experience and over 10 years of professional experience, Jessica brings background from a variety of disciplines including hunters, jumpers, equitation and dressage, as well as polo. She received her Bachelor's in Animal Science at Cornell University in 2010 and has a Master's Degree from Cornell in Animal Husbandry. During her time as professional Jessica has has the privilege to work with top equestrian coaches in New York, California and Colorado including Olympian Colin McIntosh.

Jessica's philosophy centers around building relationships between horse, rider, and trainer and focuses on providing all her riders with excellent foundational skills that can be transferred to any discipline. She is passionate about developing young horses and mentoring young riders. In addition to her equine experience, Jessica is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and believes strongly in integrating mindfulness, breath work, and body awareness into her coaching.

Jennifer Kallam | JK Training

We are thrilled to be working in collaboration with Jennifer Kallam at JK Training in Longmont, CO! Jen learned to ride and began showing as a junior while growing up in Alaska. Her passion and competitive drive resulted in many successes in the show ring. She earned her Silver Medal in dressage and currently competes in the upper level hunters and jumpers.

Jen is passionate about professionals being certified and moved to England to work and train with former British Olympians Jane Bartle-Wilson and Christopher Bartle. She left the UK in 2005 with her British Horse Society Assistant Instructor (BHSAI) Certification and a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Jen utilizes the European teaching techniques she acquired to develop her students' fundamental riding and horsemanship skills while providing a safe, quality experience for both horse and rider. In addition, she is a United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA)-certified trainer.

Learn more about Jen and her program at www.jktraining.net.

Kacy Pratte | Blue Tail Dressage

Mindful Equine has also partnered with Kacy Pratte of Blue Tail Dressage to offer clinics and the opportunity for our clients to fine tune their flatwork!

Kacy Pratte is a FEI level dressage trainer with many years of intensive training under international Grand Prix riders Pam Goodrich and Betsy Steiner. Kacy's program aspires to educate riders to be empathetic, independent thinkers and to keep horses sound and happy as they advance up the levels. Kacy invests a large portion of her time into her own personal education so that she can help her students achieve their goals, regardless of level.

Kacy runs her business, Blue Tail Dressage, out of the Denver area for the majority of the year and is located in Wellington, Florida from February through April.