“My work with Jesse has been nothing short of life changing. She is gifted in the area of in hand and establishing the concept of piaffe and passage, but her true gifts extend far beyond. Her empathetic approach to every horse regardless of level, ability, and capacity has been effective and brilliant in every step of the training process. She communicates clearly and with purpose to help me be absolutely clear and fair in my influence. Her dedication to the horse’s confidence and understanding of the work is never compromised and her tutelage in maintaining that is more than on point. I am so appreciative of her ongoing and unwavering support as my partners and I continue to develop or relationship and move up the levels.”

Jessica Wisdom

Owner & Trainer of Equi-librium Equestrian

“Jesse brings an incredibly varied tool kit with her to each session and finds a way to bring out the best in every horse. Her great eye and ability to break things down into pieces the rider can understand and feel make her a great teacher as well as trainer. Her in-hand /piaffe /passage skill set is very unique in the competitive dressage world and make her able to bring out the best in horses and riders of all levels.”

Jen Verharen

Equestrian Performance & Business Coach

Owner of Cadence Coaching

"Love the balance, softness, and thoroughness" Jesse says, speaking of the horse. I am in the beginning of this journey. Jesse is a rare find...brilliant, authentic, and invested. Through her coaching techniques, she is able to clarify chaos, simplify purpose, and inspire others to realize their true potential growth. Through the movement of the horse, creating a flow with my breath, taking every stride together, chaotic thoughts begin to align and a beautiful calmness fills the voids. In this space, I begin to know myself. It becomes a safe space to reflect. I am excited to continue to work with Jesse as are my clients to not only improve the relationship with the horses but to improve relationships within ourselves. I trust Jesse and encourage others to do the same to help create in their own lives... balance, softness, and thoroughness."

Mija Sims

Owner and Trainer of Mija Dressage

I’ve been lucky to call Jesse both my teacher and friend and I admire her on so many levels. She is a kind and intuitive human and that translates into her work. What most impressed me when I first started working with Jesse, is not what she could teach. I already knew she was incredibly knowledgeable and talented. But rather, it was that she took the time to really listen to my concerns about my horse’s history, his temperament, his insecurities, and that building his trust and confidence in the work was the highest priority. He thinks and moves in ways that often requires an outside-the-box approach. She not only listened to me but to my horse as well. We took a very slow approach in developing half steps. We never started the lesson with a set agenda, rather worked with the horse we had on that day. Through this approach, we were able to build a solid foundation and then proceed with development. I trust Jesse to teach me her masterful ways, and Jesse trusts me to know my horse best. I would say that’s a beautiful partnership!

Jesse is extraordinary! She is more than just a trainer or a coach! She has an authentic and genuine approach. She exudes this peace and positivity which inspires you to learn, to grow, to evolve, so we can each be the best version of ourselves, as a Horseman/horsewoman, as an athlete, and as an equestrian. Whether you are a beginner or a professional Grand Prix rider, Jesse will be the conduit that will enrich your connection and enhance your relationship with your horse. She will help bring matters into focus in the most profound & unexpected ways.

Jesse has helped me deepen my relationships and connections with my horses. She has helped me develop and refine my ground work and in-hand work and it has shown me all the beautiful ways it translated under saddle - in doing so it simultaneously strengthened the bond with my horses. With Jesse’s tutelage, I have learned what true horsemanship involves and encompasses. She has inspired me to look deeper within myself, allowing me to grow and evolve with greater presence, awareness, and confidence. Jesse has helped us gain perspective, heal fears, and past traumas, thereby allowing me the ability to evolve and elevate my abilities as an equestrian.

Jesse Sommerville is someone who I look forward to working with every month. Every horse I have brought to her (5+) has improved from her work. She’s an excellent hand and eye on the ground to add to your team. I give her great credit for the improvements that I have made with all my personal and training horses I have brought to her. Her ability to break things down in a digestible and repeatable way for horses and riders is one of her best skills and I have yet to have a horse or client who hasn’t benefited from her assistance. She is one I will bring any level of rider or horse to and know that there will be good take aways for everyone.

Alexandra Brooks

Owner & Trainer of Alexandra Brooks Dressage