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brain. How do I train the brain to accept or access the talent?
You have to give them time.”
Jokingly, Jordan explains that he was initially attracted to them
[Thoroughbreds] because they were free. In all seriousness,
however, he does really enjoy working with them and developing
them into impressive athletes. He also enjoys breaking tradition.
With a laugh, he explains, “There’s more than one way to
achieve your goals and it doesn’t have to be on the $80,000
horse.”
(If you can’t tell already – Jordan enjoys being a bit of a rebel.)
Actually one of his developing horses in an off-the-track
Thoroughbred. Double Domino, who was a successful
racehorse, is turning out to be quite the dressage mount. Jordan
looks forward to taking him through the FEI levels when he’s of
age and training.
But for the moment, he simply looks forward to producing
happy horses and making happy riders and improving himself.
“I’m never satisfied,” he explained. “I’m constantly continuing
my education. I’m always traveling and riding with people
and attending new educational things that are pertinent to my
training. I don’t stay stagnant and think I’m the bees knees. I go
and work with some of the world’s top people. I’m really fortunate
to be able to work with Michael Poulin and Michael Klimke and
really finding good help.”
For more information about Jordan visit
dressage.com.
Author’s note: Jordan would like to extent a thank you to his
sponsors KL Select and Salty Dog Productions for their support –
along with everyone else who has helped him on his journey.
Jordan with Charlie – a cute-as-pie Beagle.
Photo by Salty Dog Productions
