Jaclyn Dunt

Jaclyn Dunt grew up near Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side. She discovered her passion for horses at age 2 when she got her first pony, Sweet Betty. Her mother shares the same love for horses (all animals, really), and was never a shortage of furry friends in the house. Jaclyn began riding before she could walk and hasn’t stopped since.

At age 5, she began competing in local hunter/jumper shows. Since then, she has acquired over 15 years of showing experience. She gained experience during her junior years as a Working Student for several trainers. In her early teens, an career-ending injury to her beloved mare opened the world of dressage up to Jaclyn. She competed successfully at the CDS Junior Championships several years in a row. During this time she began a position as a working student for Jaki Hardy, a USEF Silver Medal Dressage Trainer. Jaki was an excellent mentor for Jaclyn and taught her the foundations for correct and balanced riding. When Jaki relocated, Jaclyn found herself longing for the jumping world and began as a Working Student and Summer Camp Leader at Cloverleaf Equestrian Center. This experience enabled her to accelerate her jumping experience and begin starting young horses. Jaclyn also was a Working Student for Rachel Allgood, a BHS Certified- USEF Bronze Medal Dressage Trainer during this time. (Source)