“Good afternoon, my name is Jeff Cook. I am an equestrian coach and clinician within the Hunter/Jumper industry where I have been a professional trainer for over 45 years and have worked and trained many riders.
I have had the pleasure of teaching Jacqueline in clinics for many years as well as observed her competing at horse shows. I feel Jacqueline would be an asset to any collegiate program. She is excellent to teach, works diligently and listens well. She is a very receptive, competent and capable rider. Jacqueline has always had very good feel on a horse with great position, she is soft and effective and makes smart decisions.
Recently Jaqueline has had the opportunity to ride various horses in competition, and has done an excellent job excelling on different horses. This ability to ride new and various types of horses would certainly be helpful in collegiate competition.
Jacqueline is a pleasure in the stable, she has a positive attitude, always willing to contribute with tasks, knowledgable and hard working with a smile.
I highly recommend Jacqueline as I am confident she would bring many valuable traits to a riding program Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.”
~ Jeff Cook, 541-788-2565
“Jacqueline deRham asked me to write a letter of recommendation as she pursues riding on an equestrian team in college. I was pleased to be asked to comment on a wonderful applicant.
I started coaching Jay about a year ago. Her father asked me if he could bring his daughter for a lesson and evaluation. My first impression was that she was very mature for her years. She spoke confidently of what her goals were and was very determined from day one. Jay knew that she had a lot to learn and needed a lot of miles. The problem was, Jay lives in Seattle, which is a four hour drive each way! She felt like commuting to train with me was the only way she would achieve her goals, but she was not deterred by the commute, so we got started.
Jay has not been able to own her own horse and therefore rides whatever we have at the time. She rode a sale horse last winter in Thermal. After winning a few classes on that horse, it was sold. Jay was sad to see him go but was happy that his owners got what they wanted and was never selfish about how it affected her. The following week, she hopped on a green horse and went straight in the ring with a smile on her face. She will ride anything and appreciates every opportunity. In one year, she has advanced from having done the children’s hunters at 3′ to jumping confidently around complex 3’6″ patterns. She is very supportive of her peer group and is a great cheerleader. Nobody tries harder than Jay, and the more she is pushed, the harder she tries. She is a determined girl who is going after her goals.
Jay is the full package. She is smart, talented, tough, nice, generous, beautiful and has an incredibly strong work ethic. If you wish, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].”
~ Shelley Campf, President, OZ, Inc.