Kathleen has a background of jumpers that started competitions in Ireland and continued here in Canada. Competing through the Junior Jumpers and up into the 1.20m’s. Kathleen rode with respected horsemen and women such as members of the Ross family. Michel Vaillancourt, Mark Laskin, as well as her own father who had shown in National Jumping Competitions at the Royal and Madison Square Gardens. Her specialty is introducing the young rider to the world of horses and moving them through the levels of competition and riding. Focusing on individual lessons for the beginner rider and then introducing them to group atmosphere is a priority, Encouraging riders to move beyond their comfort zone but not ability is her belief.

Jasmine began riding western when she was 6 years old where she learnt the fundamentals of horsemanship and the passion for horses and riding has continued on for 22 years in many different aspects .

Jasmine had the opportunity to work alongside many knowledgeable horse people in the cutting , reining and western disciplines but her real love was for English riding in the Dressage and show jumping world .

At the age of 12 Jasmine began competing in the Gold level dressage shows working her way up to third level dressage on a lovely gelding named Montego and since then has developed her riding skills with a stronger focus in show jumping and eventing disciplines.

Jasmine believes in building the basics to ensure a good understanding of horsemanship regardless of discipline to ensure a successful outcome and a strong riding ability.