head trainer

Francine, a lifelong equestrian, began riding at age five and competed in hunters and jumpers before transitioning to dressage as a teenager. A Gold Medalist, she has trained horses through the Grand Prix level and coached riders to international success. As Dressage Director for the American Horse Show Association (AHSA), she organized the 1998 World Cup Dressage Finals and assisted the US Vaulting Team at the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome.

Francine competed internationally with her horse Noble Baron, later leasing him to an FEI Junior/Young Rider who excelled at the National and North American Junior Championships.

She also has extensive experience with para-dressage, loaning horses to riders like Paralympian Kebbie Cannon, who qualified for the 2000 Sydney Games on her horse, Cavalier.

With guidance from top mentors like Gary Rockwell, Linda Zang, and Walter Zettl, Francine’s training philosophy emphasizes listening to the horse, fostering a deep mutual understanding between rider and horse for peak performance.
  

Jackie and her sister Francine are the driving force behind Jericho Sport Horses. Founded in 2019 they made their dream a reality.

Jackie’s equestrian journey began at a young age, quickly establishing herself as a competitive rider. At just 13, she earned a spot competing at the state level, and as a 4-H member, she honed her skills in equitation. Her passion for horses expanded in her later teen years when she explored the discipline of Dressage. During her time at college, Jackie continued her equestrian pursuits as a member of the WVU equestrian team, where she maintained her commitment to riding. ackie is an accomplished upper-level dressage rider who enjoys training under the guidance of her sister, Francine. Dedicated to ongoing growth, she actively participates in clinics at Jericho, always striving to refine her abilities and deepen her love for the sport.

In addition to her equestrian pursuits, she is a devoted wife and mother of three. Jackie also plays a pivotal role in the operations at Jericho making sure the horses have what they need and their clients are happy while at Jericho. 

James’s equestrian journey began at age 5, when he first fell in love with the horse world and knew this was his path. By age 9, he was riding consistently, growing up in Hunter/Equitation lessons and developing a passion for mounted drill teams. By 2015, James was teaching riders of all ages and skill levels, focusing on confidence and skill-building through hands-on, practical training. James has competed in three Extreme Mustang Makeovers (EMM) which taught him a love for groundwork and desensitization, participated in Eventing at the Beginner Novice level, and founded and coached both a Drill Team and a Showteam. 

James has found that incorporating fun into lessons is a wonderful way to build kids' confidence, helping young riders feel more comfortable and connected to their horses. His teaching philosophy is straightforward: he will match his students’s energy to guide them to their goals with always a little room for fun. 

James observes and makes note of how each horse’s personality blends—or sometimes clashes—with different riders, using these insights to guide both horses and students as they grow together with confidence and resilience.