Jodi Lees is an accomplished Dressage professional.She currently continues to compete, to train horses, to train riders, to teach clinics across the nation, and to judge shows as an “S” judge across the country and as a guest in other countries as well.
Jodi has been exposed to excellent education and training.She continues her education at symposiums and forums each year through a number of organizations such as USEF, USDF, IDTC, IDRC and Judge’s forums.
She has ridden regularly in her career with many well respected professionals such as:
Steffen Peters
Lilo Fore
Jan Ebeling
Conrad Schumacher
Robert Zandvoort
Henk Von Bergen
David Hunt
Natalie Lamping
Jodi has worked diligently to accomplish a high level of both riding and teaching skills.
Some of the fundamental components of Jodi's philosophy of training and teaching are as follows:
All horses can benefit from well ridden dressage
Correct dressage training will improve the balance, strength and confidence of the horse
Riders of all ages and levels of experience can continue to improve their riding skills with knowledgeable and sensitive instruction
Education is necessary and should be pursued by all trainers and riders alike with insatiable appetite
Every horse offers an opportunity to learn
Variety of exercises and experience enhance the training and attitude of the horse and rider alike
Concentration, dedication and perseverance are necessary to reach challenging goals.
Patience, love of horses and enjoying the process are necessary for true success.
Jodi Lees Dressage is proudly sponsored by Dresch Saddlery and Stay Fit Equine. For more information please contact Jodi or contact Jill Briggs directly at 843-540-0632
Jodi Lees Dressage is proudly sponsored by Dresch Saddlery and Stay Fit Equine. For more information
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Through hard work, discipline and dedication, Jodi Lees has attained the following credentials:
USDF "L" Faculty Member
USDF Bronze, Silver & Gold Medalist
USEF Licensed "S" judge
USDF FEI Master's Challenge Award
USDF Performance Awards at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Prix St. Georges and Intermediare 1 levels
Silver Medal Rider Award from South Carolina Dressage and Combined Taining Association (SCDCTA)
CDS Qualified Riding member
Successful completion of all USDF Instructor Certification Workshops and Pre-certification exams
Some of the competitive recognition Jodi has received:
2021 GDCTA Intermediare 2 Champion Horse of the Year - Sequel
2017 SCDCTA Prix St-Georges Open Horse of the Year - Sequel
2016 SCDCTA Third Level Open Horse of the Year - Sequel
2015 SCDCTA Prix St-Georges Open Horse of the Year - Lenox
2015 GDCTA Prix St-Georges Reserve Champion Rider - Amour
2014 SCDCTA Fourth Level Open Horse of the Year - Lenox
2012 SCDCTA Grand Prix Open Horse of the Year - Weltmark
2010 SCDCTA Second Level Open Horse of the Year - Fiddler
2010 SCDCTA Third Level Open Horse of the Year - Legato
2008 CA Coastal Classic Perpetual Trophy High Scoring Mare - Bella Luna
2008 USDF National All Breeds Champion Second Level - Legato
2008 GDCTA Champion Second Level Rider Award - Legato
2008 GDCTA Reserve Champion First Level Rider Award - Fiddler
2008 SCDCTA Second Level Open Horse of the Year - Legato
2008 SCDCTA First Level Open Horse of the Year - Fiddler
2008 High Point Champion Poplar Place Dressage Show Second Level - Legato
2007 USDF National All Breeds Reserve Champion First Level - Bella Luna
2007 SWANA 5 year Old Champion - Bella Luna
2007 USDF Third Place National All Breeds at Second Level - Legato
2007 USDF National All Breeds Champion at First Level - Legato
2007 GDCTA Reserve Champion Second Level - Legato
2007 NCDCTA Reserve Champion Second Level - Legato
2007 SCDCTA Second Level Open Horse of the Year - Legato
2007 SCDCTA First Level Open Horse of the Year - Legato
2007 First Level High Point Champion at Southern Express Dressage - Legato
2007 First Level High Point Champion at Dressage at FENCE - Legato
2006 SCDCTA Training Level Horse of the Year - Legato
High Score FEI Freestyle winner at Coastal Classic Dressage Show - Grandeur
California Cup High Score Intermediaire I winner at Coastal Classic Dressage Show - Grandeur
Winner of Bolshoj Trophy for FEI High Score - Grandeur
Major Guy de Roaldes trophy for High Score at California Dressage Annual Championships - Grandeur
Jodi belongs to the following organizations:
2014-2017 President Foothills Riding Club (FRC)
Member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Member of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
Member of South Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association (SCDCTA)
Member of the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association (GDCTA)
Member International Dressage Officials Club (IDOC)
Member International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC)
Member International Dressage Trainers Club (IDTC)