Jeff Damphouse
A Lifetime of Championship Horsemanship and Training Expertise
A Legacy of Horsemanship
Raised in a family with four generations of horsemen, Jeff Damphouse developed a passion for horses at an early age. His father, Larry, instilled the values of hard work and a love for riding, while his mother, Renee, taught him patience, attention to detail, and the importance of always striving for excellence. Together, they helped shape Jeff’s ability to understand horses and develop the feel and timing that define exceptional horsemanship.
Even after a successful show, Jeff’s parents focused on what he could improve rather than what he had already accomplished. Their guidance kept him humble, motivated, and committed to continuous learning—qualities that continue to define the world-class horseman and trainer he is today.
From Passion to Business Success
After training horses from a young age, Jeff turned his lifelong passion into a profession. At just 28, he purchased his first training facility, where his reputation for developing exceptional horses and riders quickly earned him widespread recognition.
Today, Jeff operates a premier horse training ranch offering full-care boarding, horse and rider training, clinics, and competition preparation for riders of all levels and disciplines. As both a World Champion competitor and respected instructor, Jeff continues to mentor riders and compete at the highest levels across the United States.
Horsemanship Philosophy
For Jeff, horses aren’t just about riding, they are a way of life. He has realized over the years how important it is to take care of you mind and body. Riding and handling a horse should require tremendous amounts of discipline, and being aware of your every movement. Riding is about being fair to the animal beneath you, and asking the horse to listen, instead of demanding it. Jeff truly believes that the way a person rides and handles a horse is a reflection of themselves.
Another important aspect of Jeff’s philosophy is being open-minded, and keeping a willingness to learn. Jeff feels as though he always has new things to learn about horses and riding, and strongly encourages others to keep the same mentality. It’s important to remember to listen to your horse, because only then you will be able to continue to learn and understand your horse.
Professional Trainer and Horse Behaviorist
Jeff has been showing competitively since he was five years old. He began taking in outside training horses when he was only 10 years old. From a young age, he had a deep understanding of what a horse needed, which made it easy for him to train horses, and even to deal with behavioral issues. Jeff turned those talents into a career, and has competed professionally in many shows throughout North America. He has had a very versatile career, training in a wide range of disciplines, from western events to show jumping to racing and more. Jeff has proved that no matter what type of discipline you choose to do, the basics of good horse training are all the same. This is what has enabled him to successfully train horses in many equine disciplines.