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

Lessons, Finding A Horse, First Show Season
I started lessons with Jozette in March 2006 (see my "Customer feedback" in archives). Since that time I've been lucky enough to have lessons on another of the fabulous GB Stud school horses, Oaks Little Romeo - a little dude with a ton of attitude who really loves his work. A former champion in his own right and beautifully trained, Romeo has had a huge part to play in helping me advance and refine my western riding skills.
In August 2007 I decided to purchase a horse of my own. As a professional trainer Jozette schools/breaks in a large number of horses so has an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which particular horses will excel and of which horses and humans will form the best partnerships. As it turned out Jozette already had me in mind for a talented young horse called Possum that she had broken in the previous year and whom she had heard might be coming on to the market. It wasn't possible for me to travel to Feilding to see him but this wasn't a problem as Jozette pulled out all the stops for me, contacting his owner, organising for a video to be prepared and sent to Auckland and, once I'd decided to purchase (based purely on the video and on Jozette's recommendation), handling all the negotiations regarding payment, transportation, etc.
Early September 2007, saw Jozette with me as I met Possum for the first time as he stepped off the transporter - and I wasn't disappointed. At only 3½ years old he was very calm and laid back with impeccable manners - but then, being one of Jozette's break-ins I knew he would be. Six weeks later we came home from our first show with two 1st placings and have had a very successful show season since, placing second to Jozette on two occasions (can't ask for much better than that!) and winning Runner Up Open High Point at the KWRC Memorial Day show in February.
With the show season now over Possum has just completed lead change training with Jozette. Now it's my turn - I start lead change lessons on Romeo next week - and I can't wait!
I cannot speak highly enough of my GB Stud experience. I know without a doubt that whatever your equine requirements you're on the way to success if you see Jozette at GB Stud first. Jozette, thank you again for teaming me up with such a special wee horse and for all you have done and continue to do for me. I'm looking forward to spending many more hours under your expert guidance in the future. !
- Jacqui Charnin 5/06/08

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 & Lessons
I was fortunate to meet Jozette when I decided to change from riding English for many years to Western.
Whilst I enjoy the more relaxed however precise riding style, it has taken me a while to fully make the change. I was very reliant on Jozette for providing the horse, gear and the lessons.
Eventually I bought myself a 1 year old paint, 'R Buck Neigh Kid' so it was still going to be a few years before this little one would be ready for riding. Towards the end of 2007 he arrived at Jozette's for the start of his training. It was great to go out and see his progress during this time. Six weeks later he was ready for me to take home. Thanks to Jozette he has been such a nice horse to be around and I have enjoyed every ride on him.
I am now equipped with a lovely comfortable saddle made by Ian Saunders and I am really looking forward to continuing my lessons with Jozette and conquering the Western style.
- Fiona Learmonth 11/05/08

Film Students Project
Dear Jozette,
On behalf of myself and the crew I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to shoot our documentary project "Day In The Life" about you and your business.
We really appreciated your generosity, as without your support the project would not have been able to go ahead.
Our thanks once again.
- Sarah Vercoe, Production Manager 27/07/07