The story behind Dajata
Meet Jess
Kia ora, I'm Jess
I've been obsessed with horses for as long as I can remember. Dajata Equine is the result of a lifetime spent learning from them: what makes them comfortable, what helps them understand, and what builds real trust between horse and human.
From my base in Waikite Valley, just outside Rotorua, I work with horses of every age and stage: green youngsters taking their first steps, off-the-track thoroughbreds starting a new career, competition horses chasing their best, and much-loved companions who simply deserve to feel good.
I've learned that training, physical comfort and emotional wellbeing can't be separated. A horse that's sore can't relax, and a horse carrying old worries can't give you their best. That's why I bring together schooling and coaching with massage therapy, energy healing and the Emotion Code, so every horse gets the support they actually need.
Most of all, I love helping owners build partnerships that last, with horses who are healthy, riders who are confident, and a bond that grows stronger every ride.
Experience
Years in the saddle and on the ground, with all kinds of horses.
Eventing
Competing across cross-country, show jumping and dressage, from local outings to bigger tracks.
Young & green horses
Starting and producing young horses with patient, solid foundations on the ground and under saddle.
Off-the-track thoroughbreds
Helping ex-racehorses let down, settle and find a second career they love.
Coaching riders
Supporting riders of every level to build confidence, correct basics and a real partnership.
Massage therapy & energy work
Hands-on massage, energy healing and the Emotion Code to help horses feel their best inside and out.
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In the saddle
What I believe
Horse first
Every session is guided by how the horse is feeling on the day.
Kind & correct
Clear, fair methods that build understanding, not just obedience.
Whole horse
Body, mind and emotion, because they are all connected.
