JESSICA STARCK DRESSAGE
Jessica Starck is a USDF Gold Medalist offering lessons and training in Ocala, Florida.
ABOUT JESSICA
Jessica was introduced to riding at the age of three by her mother, and she would continue to build a solid foundation of horsemanship skills as a member of the St. James Pony Club in Chicago, Illinois. In 2006, she left her work in Neuro and Clinical Research to pursue a dressage career full-time. Jessica has competed client horses at all levels and brought her own Holsteiner mare, Ultra Sonic, successfully to Grand Prix with a high score of 72.5% in the freestyle. In 2015, Jessica acquired her USDF gold medal and freestyle bars.
Jessica is passionate about continuing her education and is always striving to improve her riding, teaching, and training. She has a classical perspective and approaches her training fundamentally for the horse and rider’s understanding. She has been influenced by some of the Spanish Riding School’s past and present greats. While training for Tempel Lipizzans, Jessica had been lucky enough to work closely with Conrad Schumacher—whom she credits for teaching her a heightened feel of thoroughness, the horse's back, and systematic German approach.
Jessica has enjoyed helping students achieve their medals and personal riding goals. As an instructor, her objective is to create independent and confident students—in and out of the show ring. She enjoys helping horse and rider combinations of all types and skill levels find harmony in their partnerships.
Jessica Starck is now available for lessons, training, and clinics in the Ocala area.
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AWARDS + ACHIEVEMENTS
In ten years of participating in recognized competition, Jessica has earned her USDF bronze, silver and gold rider award medals—as well as the bronze, silver and gold freestyle bars. Jessica is proud to be one of the very few riders who hold all six awards.
2016
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Champion - US Dressage Finals First Level Freestyle Championship Open
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9th place - US Dressage Finals Training Level Championship Open
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3rd place - Region 2 Freestyle 1st Level Championship
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7th place - Region 2 Open Training Level Championship
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8th place - Region 2 Open 1st Level Championship
2015
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14th place - 3rd Level Musical Freestyle Year End Awards (National)
2014
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11th place - 2nd Level Musical Freestyle Challenge Year End Awards (National)
2013
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5th place - 4th Level Musical Freestyle Challenge Year End Awards (National)
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12th place - 4th Level Musical Freestyle Year End Awards (National)
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9th place - 1st Level Musical Freestyle Challenge Year End Awards (National)
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17th place - 1st Level Musical Freestyle Year End Awards (National)
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Champion - Region 2 Open Freestyle 1st Level Championship
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Champion - Region 2 Open Freestyle 4th Level Championship
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3rd place - Region 2 Open 1st Level Championship
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8th place - Region 2 Open 4th Level Championship
2011
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Reserve 3rd Level Musical Freestyle Challenge Year End Awards (National)
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4th place - 3rd Level Musical Freestyle Year End Awards (National)
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Champion - Region 4 Open Freestyle 3rd Level Championship
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3rd place - Region 4 Open 2nd Level Championship
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5th place - Region 4 Open 3rd Level Championship
“Jessica is a beautiful rider and a passionate teacher. She has so much to offer any level of rider or horse. She brings joy to riding all while building a rider's confidence and skills. Lessons are always fun and never dull. I would highly recommend Jessica for lessons and horse training.”
Jean Dempsey
Owner, Wild Rose Farm