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.
Through hard work, discipline and dedication, Jodi Lees has attained the following credentials:
- USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallist
- USEF Licensed "S" judge
- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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)
