Don Jessop - Inspiration & Leadership

INSPIRATION AND LEADERSHIP VOLUME III

Copyright 2021 - Don Jessop Mastery Horsemanship

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ABOUT DON JESSOP

Don Jessop, a Montana native, is the author of the book Leadership and Horses , a Master Horseman and teacher who travels the world helping people with their horses while improving upon their own life skills. His natural, motivational attitude has inspired many people to achieve more in their studies and feel more confident. His teaching and horsemanship are drama free and he shares information with purpose and humor. His gentle, yet effective manner allows clients and clinic participants to listen, think and apply what they learn. With more than two decades in the horse industry, training, teaching and traveling around the world, Don has helped thousands of people live and achieve their desire to ride and compete.

As an animal behavior authority, Don has been teaching and training leadership skills in two unique industries. First, in the horse industry. After decades of studying behavior science with the best in the field, including over ten years in person, with Pat and Linda Parelli, and private classes with the late Ray Hunt, a horse Master, Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer), Lynn Eisenhart (World Class Dolphin Trainer) Anthony Robbins (Peak Performance Coach) T-Harv Ekar (Secrets of the Millionaire Mind) and more, Don has worked to master the skills necessary to help address negative behavior, or what he calls the emotional brain.

Don Jessops two decades of honing horse development skills make him a very relatable clinician. His skills as a colt starter, horse development specialist, and teacher will move and inspire you. Spend some time with Don and forever change your perspective on how to get your horse into a learning frame of mind, build respect and tune up your equine partner for competition. He understands how to get human and horse to communicate fairly with his friendly manner and style. Don trains in the style of Ray Hunt and the Dorrance brothers, with a deep understanding of why our horses react and respond the way they do .

Dons skills have been called upon by Olympic riders, peak performance coaches, and everyday people from all over the world. What he teaches are the skills necessary to train people and their animals to reach their own goals and break through fears and limitations.

Don and his wife Rachel have traveled through every state in the United States and also England, New Zealand, and Australia teaching leadership courses and horsemanship mastery classes.

I owe it all to the people who walked before me and the people who walk with me now. It seems even when I think Ive got it all together Im reminded how we cant do anything alone. Don Jessop

INTRODUCTION

O VER THE COURSE OF many years Ive compiled hundreds of articles pertaining to leadership and training with horses and people. This book contains a portion of those stories that will both inspire and educate.

Like all literature, there is much room for interpretation and expression of your own experience. You must always take your safety-conscious, heartfelt assessments as primary tools for navigating any training exercise and new information. At no time do I pretend to have all the knowledge in the world. I have been fortunate enough to study and learn from the best in the world, with both people and horses. And Ive been bold enough to experiment like a true scientist and psychologist.

My dream in sharing this book is to inspire you, to challenge norms, and build bridges between people and horses. To build toward a bright and healthy world where horses and people, from every part of the world, live free of criticism and judgment, with opportunities for growth and contribution within their own circles.

EAGER TO LEARN BY DON JESSOP 2021

Thump, thump, went my beating heart, deep in my chest as it boomed.

At the edge of my seat, adrenaline up, second guessing I'd started too soon.

Not the first time Id been there, sweaty and tired, feeling it crash all around.

Ill be there again, in more heated moments, and my feet far from the ground.

Its the nature of learning and now I accept that darkness comes before dawn.

Afraid and alone, inside a tornado with only my wits, my heart and my song.

I am brave and capable, Id sing to myself as the world crashes around me.

I'm calm in the storm and in my mind. I can do this. I'm stronger than I think!

They said it'd be hard, and too hard for me, a long road, so dusty and dirty.

But they dont know me, or my dreams unwavering, solid, strong, and sturdy.

At the end of the hour I stood on flat ground and looked at the trail behind.

How tough it seemed then and how far I'd come, to learn, grow, and remind.

That in each moment lies bitter-sweet life and my heart open wide and yearning.

And day by day when new challenges rise, I'm willing and eager for learning.

I don't just stand at the door and not open, at the fireplace and not keep it lit.

I'm a survivor and passionate driver for knowledge and all that is worth it.

And you, brave doer, mountain mover, are you up for new life, energy bounding?

Then tackle hard things and darkness before you, eager for lessons resounding.

Its in the process that makes you more human, not the last day or finishing end.

Its you on the inside, who traversed that valley, and stood in the arena again.

Thump, let it go, let your heart beat out your chest and trust that you wont die.

Let moments surround you, bathe you in glory, and on new winds, learn to fly.

You can make up your own song or take mine with you, believe and never doubt.

The person inside you, whose bravery is boundless, is something youre all about.