US Dressage Finals - Faces to Watch Booklet

Sidelines Digital Event Guide US Dressage Finals, presented by Adequan i.m. | Laura Aber, Danielle Aymond, Samantha Erwin, Deborah Dysart, Amanda Crone, Kacy Vahey, Amanda Castellone, Kendra Casper, Kelly Vineyard, Kathryn Schick, Maya Daniel, Grace Davis, Olive Dumais, Carley Howe, Kayley Knollman, Mandy Mitchell, Maggie Shuman, Mary Etta Warmke, Jessica Blackmon-White, Jennifer Brown, Chantae Erickson, Emily O'Neill, Katherine Poulin, Kymberly Pullen, Jennifer Truett, Merrie Velden

How did you first get involved in dressage?

I was born into dressage! I learned my

professionalism and drive from my mother,

Lisa Blackmon, who is my coach/trainer.

My love for the horses came from my father,

Jackie Blackmon, who was a Texas roping

champion.

What’s one thing your horse has taught

you throughout your partnership?

Fifykus, owned by Mrs. Cindy Becker,

teaches me a renewed sense of patience

every-time we ride. I find new ways to

challenge him and learn about how he

responds to instruction. Fifykus is extremely

intelligent and very high power.

Is there anything you and your horse have

been working on that you’re especially

excited to showcase?

We have been working on relaxation and

swing through the body. Fiffy and Jess spend

days off on trail rides around the farm which

stimulates their mental connection and creates

a balance in their riding. I’m excited to show

our fans that this exceptional horse is ready to

work towards the big tour. Fifykus always tells

us that he is ready for more!

What do you like to do

when you’re not riding?

I love to spend time with my family! I have

a 5-year-old son who is very special to me. I

live and work on my farm and when I’m not

training I love to give that time to my son,

husband and my parents. We all share a love of

these magnificent animals and it’s such a joy to

share that as well as live it each day.

OPEN/PROFESSIONALS

JESSICA BLACKMON-WHITE

Region 9 – Waxahachie, TX - PSG Open Ch

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