Jennifer Vanderploeg Artist/Equestrian

Equestrian

I am an Equestrian rider and trainer of over 20 years, I have taught hundreds of lessons to help others bridge gaps in their understanding and connection with their own horses.

I have studied under Grand Prix Dressage trainer Stacy Brass, natural horsemanship professionals such as Luke Gingerich and Parelli professionals, as well as tutored under the wisdom of the great reining and horse psychology trainer, Warwick Schiller. I would be amiss to say this however without giving credit to the horse, the greatest teacher of all. 

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I have developed a system for understanding the essential elements to horse training. Boiling it down to the smallest things that make the biggest differences. The way to work less to get more. Why it's more about how, than what you do. Understanding the reason behind why some training stays with a horse long term, and some training they seem to forget so easily. Knowing why one training method doesn't work for all horses. Spring of 2026, I will be offering my system to the public for educational purposes. I will offer books, illustrations and videos to greatly enhance your relationship with your horse in the areas of Liberty horsemanship, improving riding biomechanics, and other courses including yearling handling, starting horses, trailer loading, and more... all broken down into easy to understand steps. I aim to give you many more tools in your toolbox to expand the possibilities with you and your horse!