Professional Western Horse Trainer at GB Stud

Breaking In
Jozette has now broken in three of our quarterhorses. The two geldings she broke in came back well broke, stress free, obedient and a joy to get on and ride. She has made it easy for me to carry on their training and education for the show ring. They have both given me great pleasure in their training and at the shows and are now rock solid western performance horses with many wins and placings behind them.
The filly we sent up has been broken in by Jozette and James and is very impressive and showing alot of potential. The work they put into her was thorough and highly professional. A job well done!
- Gillian Johnson 6/06/08

Breaking In, Training & Lessons
From the time I started western 8 years ago, I have used Jozette for any training I may have required and have always found her to be excellent both with understanding my horse’s needs as well as my own, right through from green brokes to senior horses. I have now had the pleasure of having my 2 year old broken in and after 8 weeks with Jozette he is a dream to work with. It’s amazing what she can achieve in this little amount of time. From never having had a saddle on to being able to sidepass, back around corners, walk over bridges and calmly trail ride anywhere without hesitation or trepidation, it’s a fantastic transformation.
I would recommend anyone wanting their horse to have a great start to their riding careers to send them to Jozette, whether it be for competitive western riding or just hacking around the farm. All horses come back respectful, responsive, soft and a pleasure to have around. I would have no hesitation to recommend Jozette & GB Stud to anyone.
- Michelle Stephens 20/05/08

Breaking In, Training & Showing
We have been fortunate enough to have 3 of our horses now broken in or trained by Jozette, all of whom we are extremely happy with. Our most recent horse to be under Jozette’s training, ‘Imagine’ (Rocky) was taken back on just prior to Christmas 2006 in preparation for the 2007 PHANZ National Show. When we initially approached Jozette to see if she may be interested in campaigning our stallion for us we had no doubt in our minds that she was ‘the’ best person for the job, so were obviously delighted when she accepted the task. Throughout the time that she has had Rocky we have had the utmost respect for and confidence in Jozette (& GB Stud), that he is getting the best training and care that we could possibly hope for. We have found Jozette’s overall manner with the horses and her training program have really suited us and the results speak for themselves:
‘Imagine’ PHANZ National Show 2007 Champion Colt/Stallion 1st Junior Trail 1st Open HUS 1st Junior Horse Reining 4th Open Western Pleasure 1st Junior Horse Pleasure 1st Open Pleasure Classic 1st Trail Extravaganza Hi Point Junior Horse Overall Hi Point Performance Horse.
To say that we are over the moon with Jozette’s training and how she has our horses performing would be an understatement. We would highly recommend Jozette and GB Stud to any potential customer as their professionalism and training regime is second to none. Thank you Jozette, and Anne, we are truly grateful for everything you have acheived for us!
- Paula Berg & Kelvin Graham 13/03/07

Lessons
I started lessons with Jozette in March this year, after a five year break from riding and having previously ridden "english" for 13 years.
Since March I've ridden several GB Stud school horses, in particular the amazing, unflappable Freckles Cotton Candy. This has been an invaluable opportunity for me, firstly because after a particularly nasty riding accident I was not confident getting on horses I didn't know and secondly because it has enabled Jozette to teach me to ride any horse effectively.
An extremely talented horsewoman, Jozette is easy to talk to, great to be around, patient, enthusiastic and extremely generous with her time and knowledge. Under her professional guidance and uncomplicated training methods I have in 4 months, riding once a week, transformed into the confident, effective rider I had been striving unsuccessfully for 13 years to become.
No matter what your discipline, I'd recommend you get in touch with Jozette if you're wanting to significantly improve your riding.
Thanks Jozette! I'm looking forward to many more lessons with you in the future.
- Jacqui Charnin 30/07/06

Training & Lessons
Jozette's confident and consistent manner when training myself, my daughter and our horses has given us all a thorough grounding in all aspects of western riding with no milestones missed or rushed. She has risen to some demanding challenges with our inexperienced and and often stubborn horse (Red) and taught both myself and my horse tactics to cope, understand one another and hugely improve our performance. Jozette trained Amelia (10 years) into a confident youth rider yet recognised her limitations and never pushed her beyond her capabilities. She makes the lessons interesting and fun. Never boring!
- Elaine Bennett 26/06/2006

Training
One day after looking on the Western Riding Club website I found a horse that interested me. The hospitality and friendliness of Anne and Jozette were second to none. The honesty regarding Mikky, who I had come to see, was welcomed. I had a chance to ride Mikky the first day, he was as they had said a young green horse, that had been started and turned out, with not much done with him. He was unbalanced, green and so very willing that first day, with me being lucky enough to have some time with Jozette. The second day he was much improved and again I was very lucky to have a lesson with Jozette, she was very patient and explained things so that I could understand them, even having to say them again and again. The time spent was well worth just the trip to Auckland.
I bought Mikky that day, not just because he was such a nice horse, but also because of the input from Anne and Jozette about his nature, paces, potential etc. Before Mikky came down to Taranaki, I arranged with Jozette to give him a full week of training. The difference when I next rode him was amazing, he was more balanced and settled, less sensitive to my legs, more sure of himself. Jozette had taken note of what sort of rider I was and worked on the things that I needed most. That is why she is so good with people and horses, she has that natural ability to look at a rider and/or horse and know what is required. Even more is the ability to teach not just an experienced rider but to come down and teach a beginner at their level too.
Many thanks for introducing me to Mikky, and the work you put into him. Also thank you Anne for the hospitality and the chance to look around GB Stud.
- Helen Howatson 18/07/06

Breaking In
It was a good 6-7hr trip for us up to Jozette's from Waverley Taranaki. It was well worth it to us, being met by great hospitality by Jozette & her family. Jozette broke in Elusive Dreams (Smoky) for us, and has done a fantastic job with her. I went up to ride her before the transporters brought her home, and was really impressed by how far along Smoky was with her training in such a short time. We found Jozette communicated well with us, and is very comfortable to be around. We are lucky to have someone of her calibre to be able to train and school our horses. We only wish we lived closer. We would highly recommend her to anyone, in any equine discipline.
Lee-Ann Rasmussen 15/06/06

Lessons/Training/Breaking In
I’ve dealt with GB Stud for over 10 years, having bought numerous horses from them and having horses broken in, trained, and lessons for myself. They are a great team, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a quality horse or to meet any horse/rider training requirements. There is no doubt that Jozette has a special talent and will be able to assist you and your horse in reaching your goals – be they recreational or competitive.
- Liz Kirkman,Western Performance Competitor 9/5/06

Breaking In
We are very fortunate to have a person like Jozette to break and train our horses and ourselves. Jozette has now broken in two of my horses, Rules Zipped in Chocolate and Seek the Riches and we have bought GB Blue Mystique who also is very well broken in and trained.
Jade (Rules Zipped in Chocolate) was broken in by Jozette and what an awesome job. Jade, even though she hasn't been campaigned under saddle, is great for anyone to ride.
Richie (Seek the Riches) was broken in by Jozette last year and once more a great job was done. He was broken in and then came home to his stud duties for the year but developed warts on his nose and mouth so was unable to be shown under saddle or at halter. We hope to get him out and about (all going well) this year.
I have recommended Jozette to all my friends and people who buy our horses. She is at present breaking in Elusive Dreams for her new owner and we are sending I'm All Class to Jozette shortly for a few weeks work before she becomes a broodmare due to a paddock injury.
I intend to campaign Mysti under saddle this coming season with lots of help from Jozette and Tania is hoping to campaign Jade in Rookie classes also with help from Jozette.
- Sheila Dandy 4/5/06

Lessons
Jozette is a great instructor who has vastly improved my riding skills and helped me to become a more proficient, self-confident rider. She provides constructive feedback in a kind, supportive, positive, and persistent manner. I have learned a great deal from Jozette in only a few lessons and know that she would be just as capable of improving the riding ability of less experienced riders as she is at fine-tuning the skills of more experienced riders.
- Karen Nutt 5/5/06

Western Lessons & Training
I purchased a young horse from GB stud about 2 years ago. I knew nothing about western riding and quarter horses, but had always been interested in learning. Over that time I have continued to have western lessons on Jozette’s well trained horses and my own, she is by far the best teacher and trainer I have ever experienced. She is so patient and puts things in terms you can understand. She teaches you how to ride your horse and not to sit there and just look pretty. I have learnt more about riding a horse properly since having lessons with Jozette than I have in the last 20 years of riding!
Jozette also brought my horse back into work for me after she had an injury, she taught that horse more in 10 weeks than I would have taught it in a lifetime. Consequently I now have a horse I am confident to take anywhere, on the English circuit no one can believe that my horse is only 4yrs old and so well behaved in the show ring!! All thanks to Jozette! Everyone at GB stud is so helpful and friendly and their services far exceed all expectations, they are great ambassadors for the western discipline and have been so helpful to me starting out in western after being an English rider for so long. My only regret is that I did not learn how to western ride first!!
If I could be half as good a horse woman as Jozette I certainly would be happy. Thanks Jozette for all your help and patience!!
- Emma Jones-Reha 26/4/06

Training
Thank-you Jozette for the lovely job you have done with Eve. She is more responsive and smoother with change of gait, and in her overall performance. The results have been awesome, especially her stop, backup and lope.
- Katie Tasker 19/4/06

Adult Learner
I have been having lessons with Jozette for about seven months now, and perhaps represented somewhat of a challenge as I had never ridden prior to this time. Over this period I have had the opportunity to ride several GB horses, all off which have been both exceptionally well trained and well mannered. Absolutely everything has been new to me from picking a hoof to loping and I am very grateful to Jozette for her incredible patience. The Thode family have been nothing but generous with both their time and knowledge, they have succeeded in creating an amazingly welcoming and relaxed atmosphere at GB and I look foward to many more lessons in the future.
- Grant Whitaker 16/4/06

Western Lessons & Breaking In

I have been having lessons with Jozette for several months now, and I have found her to be a very competent western trainer. She is always very patient, and thorough. I have learnt more with Jozette than I have in all the clinics I have been to. Recently I had my young horse started there, and Jozette has her going beautifully. I am very impressed with the professional and friendly service at GB Stud.
- Cindy Lomas 11/4/06

Western Lessons
I have received very valuable service from GB Stud. Both Anne and Jozette are awesome people who are extremely generous with their time and advice and are terrific ambassadors to the sport and have been for many years.
Jozette is a fabulous instructor who takes the time to listen to you and your needs, she has a genuine affliction and affection of the equestrian world with impressive patience both with horses and people alike, never attempting to surpass either ones capabilities.
When I started going to Jozette I had many fears and phobias and I have felt very safe from the beginning, secure in the fact that she never pressured or attempted to get me to do anything I didn't feel safe or was capable of doing.
In 12 months I have progressed from a terrified Rookie to someone who is beginning to feel confident in both their ability and knowledge and for that I cannot express my gratitude enough.
I have not always had access to the best of equine partners but Jozette has provided me with invaluable assistance, support and encouragement and I would highly recommend her services and input.
- Diane Thompson 12/4/06