Jessica Jahiel, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinician and lecturer, and a critically acclaimed author of books and articles about horses, riding, and training. Her system of teaching and training, Holistic Horsemanship, is based on establishing and enhancing communication and trust between horse and rider. Though both parts of the horse/rider pair are important, the bulk of Dr. Jahiel's time is spent on the rider, challenging incorrect assumptions that can be funny, limiting, or outright dangerous. Dr. Jahiel says that many times, the horse is doing exactly what the rider is asking him to do...but the rider isn’t asking clearly. Certified by the American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA) as an instructor of Dressage and Combined Training, Dr. Jahiel works with riders of all ages and levels, and welcomes horses of all breeds and disciplines. For more information, visit www.jessicajahiel.com.

Click here to listen to podcast: