Jacki started riding at the age of seven and never looked back. Running her own barn on Aquidneck Island training Arabians and saddle horses for over twenty years she coupled this with a strong program teaching newcomers and experienced riders the appropriate skills to go with the horses.

Jacki has held Regional and National Titles in five disciplines - side saddle, show hack, English pleasure, Hunter pleasure.

Jacki started playing polo four years ago and has gone on to become a major force in women's polo in the NE. This will be Jacki's second season teaching women's polo at the club. Jacki notes that women are able to play on equal terms with men but for different reasons. She notes that many women already know how to ride well and simply need teaching the stick and ball skills. On the other hand many men have the hand/eye coordination for the stick and ball part but don't have the horsemanship skills. The result is that the different skill sets balance out and men and women can play on equal terms.

Jacki also stresses that polo is one of the few horse competitions that is about camaraderie, working together as a team and is above all FUN! For this reason she truly enjoys polo over other horse competition. To meet Jacki join the women's polo program - details are on the calendar and you can book a place by contacting the Club.