CLINICS WITH JAY DUKE
In 2014, Jay hung up his show coat and retired from competition to focus his time on clinics. Competing and coaching at an international level for 30 years has given Jay extensive experience working with all levels of horses and riders. Students that he has worked with and coached include Canadian Equestrian Team riders Ben Asselin, Elizabeth Gingras, and Vanessa Mannix. Jay is also well known for developing young horses. He trained King David, Glen Echo, and Mister Brown from the age of four to successful Grand Prix horses.
Clinic schedules are flexible, ranging from one to four days and welcome all levels of horses and riders. For more information or to book your clinic, please contact us.
RIDE WITH JAY.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.
“I have known Jay for over 20 years and we worked together under the same professional when he was on the East Coast for a time. He has always been a true horseman and a great talent both in the saddle and training from the ground. But, overall I would say he is simply a great guy to be able to work with.”
- Four-time U.S. Olympian and 2017 FEI World Cup™ Champion McLain Ward
FROM PONIES TO GRAND PRIXS
“Jay helped me back when I had ponies and I have to say he was very good about conditioning me to make a plan every time I go in the ring. When you are just starting out in the jumper ring or looking to move up the ranks, having a really fundamental grasp of position and rhythm is what will make you most successful. Jay does a great job of honing in on those basics to make sure you are absolutely prepared to move up. The higher you jump and the more prestigious the horse shows, it is easy to get caught up in the details, but the thing I always remind myself of are his lessons on the basics.”
- Canadian Show Jumping Athlete Vanessa Mannix
“One of the things I appreciated the most was his ability to make horses feel wonderful. My horses felt light, responsive and supple after he schooled them for me. He is patient and he has an incredibly soft feel on every horse that enhances their progress, especially young ones. I will always be grateful for the time Jay spent working with me and my horses.”
— Elizabeth Gingras, Canadian Team Rider