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Teaching Outlines

Every lesson is individually tailored to meet the needs of each unique horse–rider partnership. Specific issues are addressed using carefully selected exercises to correct imbalances, crookedness, and asymmetries—leading to flexibility, balance, true straightness, relaxation, and responsiveness.

Jason works with all types of horses and riders, at every level of ability. Skills for both horse and rider are taught progressively, in a logical sequence, building a solid foundation that supports every step forward.

A combination of lunging, in-hand work, and ridden exercises creates a complete program that develops the horse mentally, emotionally, and physically. The result? Greater relaxation, deeper understanding, a stronger horse–rider relationship, and—most importantly—longevity in the health, soundness, and career of the horse.

S.M.A.R.T. Way to Educate Horse & Riders

Specifically designed
Measurable goals
Aligned with both horse and rider’s values to reach
Realistic outcomes in a
Timely manner

This approach ensures that the horse naturally understands the training—without fear, force, or intimidation—on the shared journey toward excellence

The Training Scale

At JMac Equitation, every horse is treated as an individual, with training adapted to their personality, needs, and stage of development.

The Training Scale (TS) is a principle-based framework, not a rigid rulebook. It provides the horse with a logical, easy-to-understand path to learning, while giving the rider consistent reference points along the way.

Developed over years of proven results with thousands of horses and riders worldwide, the Training Scale:

A logical progression for the foal, through to collection of the mature horse

The flexibility of movement between the order, should the rider have challenges along the journey

First & Foremost, Respect must be shown to the horse and then Trust will be celebrated by the rider if the TS is followed.

Respect is not something we demand from the horse—it’s something we show. It’s expressed in how we speak to and about our horses, in how we present them for work, and in the thoughtful choice of equipment that promotes comfort and clarity.

It begins with the understanding that the horse never asked to be ridden, yet generously gives to us for our enjoyment and, in some cases, our livelihood. When we train with fairness, clarity, and empathy, trust naturally follows.

(Please refer to the Training Scale diagram on the next page.)