Hi! I'm JJ Tate! Â
I created Team Tate Academy for riders who love their horses and dressage.  Whether you compete or not, if you want to do right by your horse first and foremost, and want your horse to be your partner as you train, this program is for you.
Don't let a lack of access to quality training slow your progress, take your dressage education into your own hands!
Would you like to:
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â Ride and Train Your Horse with Kindness and Confidence?
â Improve Your Position?
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â And go up the levels?
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All without ever leaving home?Â
If you answered YES, then you're in the right place!
I've created the Academy for riders who want to do right by their horse while still going up the levels, without pressuring the horse and developing a happier, stronger, sounder, partner.Â
How can you achieve this? Â
My program is a step-by-step guide of proven classical techniques that work for ANY horse and rider. From Green to Grand Prix and everywhere in between, you'll have ALL of the information you need at your fingertips. Â
You will get all the tools in an easy to follow format, but in the end, it's up to you to do the work.  You will learn:
The Aiding System: Know What to Do When
Know what each part of your body is supposed to do and when.
How to Diagnose Why Your Horse is doing THAT thing
Understand the 3 Evasions and how to problem-solve in the tack.
How to Choose the Right Exercises and TechniquesÂ
Use the right exercise at the right time to help your horse build strength and skill.
Know When to Move Up - or Back Down
Understand the feedback your horse is giving you so you can decide if it's time to move up, back down, or stay where you are.
Become a trustworthy partner to your horse - so he can become yours
Train fairly so your horse trusts you and wants to work with you.
Help Your Horse Stay Sound Longer
Learn how riding correctly improves your horse's health and well-being.
Master Your Mind & Emotions When Riding
Everyone gets frustrated and upset, learn techniques to help.
Improve Your Seat & Position
Understand why we sit the way we do, and learn how to improve every part of your position.
Understand theory and how each movement and concept work together
Learn what your trainer doesn't have time to teach you; get the big picture and take a deep dive.
Why Team Tate Academy?
What Makes My Program Work?
Other Online Programs can be hard to follow:Â
â Information is doled out on their schedule and you have to wait for answers
â Unlocking the next level, course or exercise is more $
â Trainers have limited experience with nontraditional breeds or no real idea how to solve less common training issues
â Others want you dependent on them for answers or leave their instruction up to interpretation (but if you pay more, you'll get more answers đŤ¤)
Team Tate Academy is Different:
â You have access to ALL of the videos ALL the time so you can start where you are
â No need to wait for the next module or course, all the pieces of the puzzle are here and we never pressure you to buy more
â There are dozens of horses in the Academy of all sizes, shapes and abilities. You'll see how these classical techniques work with ALL of them Â
â JJ talks through her entire ride, step by step, what she is doing, why and how, and if you still have questions, you can get answers!
What's Stopping You?
"I can't learn such a physical activity as riding by watching videos online."
With the right program, you absolutely can. We've created an online platform that allows each individual to learn the way they do best: Watch, listen, read.
"I really don't have time to sit and watch videos."
These videos are short and to the point - usually no more than 15 minutes. You can even listen on your commute!
"I'm too old, I'm a beginner, my horse is too old, too young, we have baggage..."
Harmonious, kind training is for every horse and every rider. It's never too late or too messy to start!
"Horses are expensive, I'm not sure I can afford more $ out the door!"
This program is only $37 a month! If you're going to ride, you owe it to your horse to be the best rider/trainer you can be! Plus, you are under no obligation, easily cancel at any time!
Imagine what it will feel like when you bring your horse to the ring and:
- You have the confidence to make the right decisions in the tack
- Your seat feels connected and helpful to the horse
- Your rides are harmonious and your horse is happy to work with you
- You understand why your horse is doing what he's doing and don't take things personally AND you know what to do next!Â
- You have a deeper understanding of the process and can trust that you're on the right track
- You realize you're actually filling holes and solving problemsÂ
- You and your horse are learning new things, and loving it!
What is it worth to you to know you're "doing it right" the first time while being fair to your horse AND progressing?Â
Here's what it's meant to others...
Samantha H.
I am so glad I found this great opportunity! I am a big time visual learner and was struggling with some things with my own mare. Cannot thank you all enough for having created all the learning options! JJ explains things in a way that just clicks!  âĄď¸
Mary Beth R.
I'm so grateful for the exposure to this type of kind, patient training and how to build trust with a sensitive horse with a different past. My horse thanks you too!"
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Marie S.
At first I only watched snippets of videos for free but then one complete video that was shared hooked me because it helped me so much with my current mount, Sassy the Clydesdale.
The video was âPosting Trot and Half-halts with Gideonâ. This helped me gain control of this big horse without force despite my 110 lbs weight!
The monthly subscription is so valuable and reasonable in price for what is provided.Â
One video alone can be worth many lessons and provide inspiration for many rides!
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Paula D.
The Academy is filled with teaching that uses creative and disciplined ways to define training problems and suggest solutions to solve them with the horse's welfare always first.
JJ teaches without a focus on winning, makes the concepts easy to understand, and with an attitude that all horses and all people have potential. For me, all of this makes the Academy a joy to visit daily.
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Tanya R.
This is such a wonderful presentation of a vast amount of education!!! Both for rider and horse. Thank you, thank you and thank you!!!
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Anne E.
I've watched 3 videos and ALL three of them have perfectly addressed the problems I am having with such clear, succinct instruction. I'm learning so much in just a week that could have made such a difference all these years! Thank you!
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As soon as you join you'll:
- Be able to easily find solutionsÂ
- Improve your position and aiding system
- Start to understand why we do the exercises and how to do them
- Learn how the lower level work IS the upper level work
What makes this program the dressage rider's ultimate must-have resource?
Learn a Program:
How does the training level shallow loop serpentine become the flying change? What does the half-pass improve in the horse's body? Understand why we do what we do when we do it, and how it benefits the horse and your training.
Take your Education into your own hands:
You will understand the how, what and why of classical dressage and create a program that works for you and YOUR horse, whether you work with a trainer, completely on your own, or somewhere in between, you and your horse (and future horses!) will benefit from you taking responsibility for your own education.
Teach your horse:
Learn how to coach your horse and help him understand what each aid means, without harsh, unyielding methods. Your horse will become a willing participant in this fun game called dressage!
Develop a beautiful and effective seat:
Become a rider with a capital 'R!'Â With dozens of videos on seat/position and the aiding system, you'll become the rider your horse wants you to be.
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200 Videos with a new one added every week
Designed to help you learn how you learn best: Short, easy to understand videos where JJ talks you through exactly what she's doing.Â
You'll see what excellent ridden work looks like, hear clear explanations and cues and download and read summaries of each video.
Find the Video You Need NOW
Sort the videos by category, level, or concept.
Keep your favorites handy for quick review!
Download Video Summaries
Keep these handy at the barn for a quick review of exercises or concepts before you hop on.
Live Zoom Meetings every other week
Join JJ or her coaches and discuss the videos, ask questions and get personalized help when you need it. You're never alone!
Customer Service
We are dedicated REAL dressage riders ready to help you with everything from the videos to your account!
* PLUS *
I'm going to throw in some BONUSES to help you get started with my program:
Team Tate Fundamentals Course
This mini-course is a "quick start" to the fundamentals of JJ's classical system. Included are the lectures "Developing the Horse Through Strength & Skill," and "The Team Tate Seat."
Lecture: The 3 Evasions & Methodology to Problem-Solving
This must-see lecture gives you the tools to understand your horse, how to problem-solve and meet your training goals.
Contact Demystified Course
Not just a 'how to put your horse on the bit,' this comprehensive course includes a road map with exercises and lectures that will help you build the foundation that will help you train your horse up the levels.
Ride Your Horse Sound Course
Understand how correct riding position, exercises, management and cross-training can help your equine partner be stronger and more sound for years to come.
I've Still Got Questions
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