Jessie Lunsford

Jessie Lunsford is an American horsemanship trainer, clinician, ranch versatility coach, colt starter, and educator. She is the co-owner of Twisted L Horsemanship, a training and education business she operates with her husband, Dustin Lunsford. Based in Winchester, Kentucky, Jessie specializes in relationship-based horsemanship, groundwork, colt starting, problem horse rehabilitation, and ranch versatility, teaching riders of all disciplines through in-person clinics and an online training program.

Career Background

Jessie and Dustin founded Twisted L Horsemanship in 2010 in central North Carolina. For approximately 14 years they:

* Operated a 30+ horse boarding, breeding, and training facility.

* Managed a large and active 4-H youth program.

* Trained and coached youth and adult riders for ranch versatility competition.

* Bred and campaigned American Quarter Horses, including their AQHA stallion Drawlin'.

In 2024, they relocated the business to Winchester, Kentucky, where they expanded their educational offerings with an online membership platform while continuing to travel throughout Kentucky and the eastern United States for clinics.

Coaching Philosophy

Jessie's training philosophy is centered on relationship-based horsemanship. Rather than focusing solely on performance, she emphasizes building trust, communication, softness, and confidence between horse and rider.

Her approach combines:

* Traditional Western training principles.

* Modern horsemanship techniques.

* Clear communication.

* Progressive skill development.

* Practical exercises that transfer across multiple riding disciplines.

Coaching Specialties

Jessie offers instruction in:

* Groundwork

* Colt starting

* Green horse development

* Problem horse rehabilitation

* Ranch versatility

* Rider confidence building

* Horse behavior

* Cattle work

* Foundation horsemanship

* Youth and amateur rider development

Clinics & Educational Programs

Jessie regularly teaches clinics throughout the eastern United States. Topics include:

* Backing with purpose

* Shoulder and hindquarter control

* Unlocking the poll and jaw

* In-hand collection

* Lateral softness

* Developing self-carriage

* Mounting block training

* Green horse development

* Groundwork essentials

* Building confidence outside the arena

She also offers auditing opportunities and structured multi-day clinics for riders of varying experience levels.

Online Coaching

Through Twisted L Horsemanship, Jessie provides:

* Online membership with structured curriculum.

* Monthly horsemanship challenges.

* Personalized feedback.

* Virtual educational resources.

* Private lessons and clinics.

Teaching Style

Jessie is known for:

* Clear, step-by-step instruction.

* Practical, easy-to-understand exercises.

* Emphasis on safety and communication.

* Helping riders build confidence alongside their horses.

* Tailoring training to each horse-and-rider partnership rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Services

Twisted L Horsemanship offers:

* Private lessons

* Group lessons

* Clinics

* Online coaching

* Colt starting

* Horse training

* Ranch versatility coaching

* Problem horse training

* Youth rider programs