Rachel Jessop – Building Strong Bonds Between Horses and Humans

Rachel Jessop is a lifelong horsewoman with over 40 years of experience, known for her expertise in bonding, liberty, bitless and bridleless riding, collection, mobility, trailer loading, and empowering students to believe in themselves.

As co-founder of Mastery Horsemanship, Rachel has helped thousands of students around the world develop trust-based relationships with their horses while mastering practical skills that lead to joyful, confident riding. Her teaching is clear, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that the bond always comes first—because when your horse truly wants to be with you, everything changes.

Rachel is passionate about making difficult things simple and fun. Whether she’s teaching groundwork, liberty, or performance-level riding, she provides a roadmap that meets each student where they are and helps them grow with confidence. Her motto, “Live where nothing holds you back,” reflects her commitment to removing the fear, confusion, and overwhelm from horsemanship.

From beginners to seasoned riders, Rachel empowers people to build lasting partnerships with their horses based on mutual trust, understanding, and joy.

Connect with her at www.MasteryHorsemanship.com or via text at (406) 381-6398.

Because of the Horse...

I become more confident, clearer, and a better version of myself.

Horses challenge me to grow—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. They teach me to break things down, stay curious, and turn frustration into fascination. I find that personal growth and horsemanship go hand in hand. The better I become for my horse, the better I become as a person. This journey is a gift, and I feel deeply blessed to walk it.