THE RIDER - jennifer williams
Jennifer Williams is an International Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer developing the horse from youngster to Grand Prix. She has trained and ridden many horses to the Grand Prix level and is excited about her most recent up and coming mounts. It is Jennifer’s dream to one day represent the USA at the the Olympic level. Learn about some of her career accomplishments here and features in the press here.
OWN a piece of an International super star! There are partnership and syndicate share opportunities available. Please send an email to Jennifer at summervalepremierdressage@gmail.com or text/call 253-381-2811 to learn more
It takes a phenomenal team of individuals to support the effort of International competition. We would love to have you be a part of our team as we reach our dream. If you are looking to have a talented young dressage horse campaigned to the upper levels, want to be part of the process through the Young Horse Divisions - or just want to participate in International Dressage - please contact Jennifer at dressagespecialties@yahoo.com and/or consider donating to the grant through Southern California Equestrian Sports (SCES).
Donations are immensely helpful in covering costs for Jennifer’s international competition. All SCES contributions are tax deductible. You can learn more about making a donation through SCES here.
We also always welcome any product sponsorship. Every contribution helps and we so appreciate your consideration. We will promote your logo or banner at shows and clinics, put brochures out at horse show venues, add your logo to our website with a link to your website, give facebook recognition and tag in updates, send updates, and involve you in the process along the way. Come join us!
Jennifer williams dressage team
The Team for the Dream
The Horses
Millione, Lamplight 2020
Our current list of competition horses:
JOPPE K ~ Joppe K Is a 2014 chestnut KWPN gelding by Rousseau x Santano was purchased in Holland May of 2019 as a coming 5 yr old. Joppe was the Reserve Champion 6 yr old in the 2020 Festival of Champions and the only horse for the US to qualify for the World Breeding Championship in Verden that year. In 2021 Joppe scored well in the Developing PSG classes even making the jump to the CDI small tour level by the end of the season. He ending with solid performances in Europe in Belgium and was invited to the Prestigious Aachen 4* that September.
In 2022 Joppe made the jump to I-2/GP. At just 8 yrs old Joppe was the winner of the Lovsta Future Challenge for Young Grand Prix horses in Wellington, FL. In early fall that year he made his Grand Prix debut for a 73% and FEI highpoint of that show!
2023 Joppe was the recipient of the $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize which helped Joppe spend another season in FL and train and compete alongside some of the top riders in the US and in the world. The pair made their International Grand Prix debut competing in 10 International starts and taking top honors in 3 of them and reaching scores over 70% in the Grand Prix and the Special. Joppe short listed for the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
2024 - Joppe has had a great start to the season scoring 70% his first time out at GP and finishing 2nd in the World Cup freestyle with 75%.
He took his first big win at Global week 3 topping a field of 20 competitors and putting in a strong performance. Week 7 Joppe and Jen competed in their first Nation's Cup together and finished Team Silver! In April the pair again topped the class of 20 competitors this time at the Terra Nova CDI * GP (70%) and were 2nd in the Special 70.7%. It was a great season capping off with an invitation to compete on the USA Nations Cup team in Rotterdam that summer which they were not able to attend due to logistical reasons.
2025 Joppe and Jen had good success in 2025. At the 5* They had a personal best in the Freestyle with a 75.5%, were again on the Silver medal winning US Team for the Wellington Nations Cup and were successful taking top honors for the week 10 3* at Global GP and GP Special with 69%. The pair made the selection to head to Europe where they finished 3rd at Hagen in the GP Special and rode for Team USA at Aachen, Germany at the Nations Cup there.
*****There are partnership opportunities available on this amazing young GP horse who is already scoring to 70% at CDI level competition with many CDI wins under his belt. Come join our amazing team*****
BERLIN ~ Berlin is a 2015 grey Oldenburg gelding by Bordeaux x Sandro Hit and already shows lovely talent for the higher levels of International GP. Berlin and Jennifer started together May of 2022 at 3rd level. 2025 Berlin is currently competing at the GP level with progress being made toward the International Grand Prix.
*****Partnership opportunities are available on Berlin who shows great talent for the GP level and is coming 9 years old*****
MILLIONE ~ One of Jennifer William’s most recent competition horses, Millione, is a 20 year old Danish warmblood gelding bred by Jurgen Olson of Denmark. Millione finished competing at the International Grand Prix level end of 2022. In 2020 the pair were the US National Champions at the Festival of Champions. In 2021 the pair completed their European debut winning the Grand Prix Special at the Grote Brogel CDI in Belgium and also represented the US at Aachen at that years 5* Nation's Cup where the team finished a close 4th behind some of Europe's top riders, and 6th individually in the Special. Millione ranked highest at 39th in the World on the FEI rankings list for Grand Prix horses. He also in 2021 was short listed for the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo (2020 and 2021), was Silver on the Wellington Nation's Cup team, and 4th Nation's Cup team in Aachen. Millione was among the top 8 in scores Qualifying for the World Equestrian Games reaching scores to 73.9% in the GP Special and 77.2% in the GP Freestyle for 2022 before his retirement. He is still fit and happily working at home.
MR. JONES - Mr Jones is a 2017 KWPN imported gelding by Franklin x Everdale x Jazz. Incredibly talented, modern, scopey youngster for the future. At 8 yrs old he is schooling all of the GP. movements.
OREGON CHROME - Chrome is a gorgeous 2019 chestnut colt by Deniro x Jazz x Rhodium (Ferro) s. Dam is Kiriska who is national champion mare as a 3 yr old for KWPN NA. Born and bred in the USA.
Jennifer's coaches
Training never stops. To compete at the top levels of dressage, a rider must continually train. Jennifer is fortunate to be able to train and ride clinics with some of the top trainers and riders in dressage.
CHRISTOPHE THEALLET
Christophe’s philosophy centers around the importance of a horse's willingness. He believes that while developing exceptional riders is essential, focusing on the horse is equally crucial. Riders must understand that each horse requires a unique approach, and mastering the fundamentals is key to their partnership's success. Training should be classical, by a clear plan, emphasizing strong basic work, smooth transitions, and proper positioning. Ultimately, embracing the idea that less is more can lead to greater achievements.
Oded Shimoni is a respected international dressage rider and coach, celebrated for his accomplishments in the equestrian arena. With experience in two World Equestrian Games and two European Championships, he has successfully qualified two horses for the Olympic Games. Recently and has helped many riders at the top levels of sport.
CLINICS
Learning never stops. Jennifer has participated in clinics with some of the world's top riders, trainers, and clinicians.
Debbie McDonald and Jennifer
Steffen Peters
Alfredo Hernandez
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Here at Jennifer Williams Dressage, we are fortunate to have an outstanding team that helps us keep our horses at their best .
Jennifer Williams' Career Highlights
2025
Joppe and Jen finish 3rd in the GP Special in Hagen Germany 68%
Joppe Wins Global week 12 - 3* GP and GP Special 69%
Joppe and team USA win Silver at the Wellington Nations Cup
Berlin finishes Top 3 in the Lovsta young horse GP
Berlin Debuts at GP and GP Special National test in May
2024
Joppe Wins Wellington Global Week 3 GP 68.8%
Joppe Wins Terra Nova April GP 70%
Berlin Wins Terra Nova PSG April CDI 70%
Berlin Competes at I-2 to scores to 74%
Berlin Wins his debut at Ocalla medium tour Nov CDI 68%
2023
Joppe wins Thunderbird CDI3*, 1st place 69.36% Grand Prix Special, Langley, Canada
Joppe wins Touch of Class Dressage CDI3* 1st Place 70.7% Grand Prix, 1st Place Grand Prix Special, Langley Canada
Short list Pan Am Games Santiago
2022
Millione, Adequan Global Dressage Festival, Winner Grand Prix 4*, 1st Place 72.95%
Millione, Adequan Global Dressage Festival, Winner Grand Prix Freestyle, 1st place 77.17%
2021
Millione, Nation's Cup, CHIO Aachen, Team USA 4th Place
Grote- Brogel CDI3* Belgium, 1st place Grand Prix Special, 3rd place Grand Prix
Millione, Olympic Short-List: 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Millione, Nation's Cup, Wellington FL, Team USA Silver Medal
2020
Millione is the Champion at the 2020 Festival of Champions Grand Prix Division
Joppe K is reserve Champions for the 6 year old Division and new up and coming FEI talent
Sandeman finishes 3rd in the PSG and 7th over all for the Developing PSG national Championship.
Millione and Jennifer make the Pre-Elite Roster for their two scores over 71% at CDI competition. (More info on Pre-Elite members can be found here: https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/vroCxocgeCA/pre-elite-list-requirements)
Millione does it again with a super result of 2nd place in the Grand Prix Special at Global week 10 and 71.5%. A field of 30 horses started in the Grand Prix and the top 15 move on to the Special
Millione and Jennifer named the reserve pair for the Adequan Global Nation's Cup Team!
Joppe K in his first CDI wins the 6 year old preliminary test with 8.37 and also in the final with an impressive 8.5
Millione and Jennifer compete in their first 4* Grand Prix competition among some of the country's top riders, finishing top 3 with 71.06%.
Joppe K competes in his first 6 yr USEF old Qualifier and scores an impressive 8.3 at Global week 8
Millione finishes 4th in the CDI 3* Freestyle among a top field of competitors in the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Florida with a 73.9%!
Millione is awarded a grant from the Dressage Foundation to train and compete in Florida
