
Jodi Keating
JK“American FEI dressage rider and USDF Gold Medalist specializing in young horse development and rider biomechanics.”
Main Discipline
Dressage
The Philosophy
Profession
* Dressage trainer
* Riding instructor
* Competition coach
* Young horse trainer
* FEI dressage rider
Areas of Specialization
She works with:
* Classical dressage
* FEI dressage
* Young horse development
* Rider biomechanics
* Horse rehabilitation and conditioning
* Dressage fundamentals
* Cross-discipline coaching (eventers, hunter/jumpers, pleasure riders)
* Competition preparation
Training Philosophy
Jodi emphasizes:
* Correct classical basics before advancing.
* Developing balance, relaxation, suppleness, and straightness.
* Treating horses as athletes by prioritizing physical comfort and mental wellbeing.
* Working collaboratively with veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, and bodyworkers to optimize horse performance.
* Adapting instruction to each individual horse-and-rider combination.
Coaching Services
She offers:
* Private lessons
* Full training
* Competition coaching
* Horse training
* Young horse development
* Clinics
* Programs for riders of all disciplines and experience levels.
Competitive Achievements
Jodi has earned:
* USDF Gold Medal
* USDF Silver Medal with Distinction
* USDF Bronze Medal with Distinction
* 2018 NEDA Fourth Level High Point
* Multiple NEDA Year-End Awards
* High Point FEI Friesian (2014)
* Reserve High Point Friesian at Intermédiaire (2013)
* High Point Friesian at Prix St. Georges (2012)
* High Point Friesian at Fourth Level (2011)
* Multiple USDF Regional Championship and National-level placings.
* Trilogy Elite Trainer
* Adequan Elite Trainer status.
Student Success
Her students have:
* Earned USDF Bronze and Silver Medals.
* Qualified for and won classes at the USDF National Dressage Finals.
* Won numerous USDF Regional Championship titles.
* Earned NEDA and CRDA year-end awards across Training Level through Intermédiaire.
Disciplines
Although primarily a dressage professional, she coaches riders from:
* Dressage
* Eventing
* Hunter/Jumper
* General sport horse disciplines
* Pleasure riding.