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Julie Steinmetz-Usoff
Owner, Instructor, Coach, International Judge
Julie Steinmetz-Usoff is a lifelong resident of Florida. Growing up in West Palm Beach, she began riding at a very early age under the instruction of Paula Scowden. After many years with Paula showing, she began training under Charles and Dana Wooten. She started showing the Hunters in the AQHA show ring. With wins at the prestigious Gold Coast Circuit and others in Florida, she qualified for the 1990 AJQHA World Championship Show in Tulsa, OK in Youth Working Hunter and Youth Jumping with her horse Bit O Country. She also qualified in Senior Working Hunter at the 1990 World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK. She also competed at the 1990 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Senior Working Hunter and Youth Working Hunter, with a win in the Youth Working Hunter Class. She also finished out her youth career 2nd in the Nation for Youth Working Hunter.
After a move to Jacksonville, Florida, Julie began teaching young 4H riders as well as her daughter. From there she has coached 4H riders to State Championships and Regional Reserve Champions and Top Ten placings, several youth riders to the Youth World Show and the All American Congress with Top Ten Placings.
Julie's experience has made her able to work with riders of every age and level. Julie's expertise creates a happy horse and rider team which allows both to rise to their full potential.
Julie is a member in good standing with the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association.
After a move to Jacksonville, Florida, Julie began teaching young 4H riders as well as her daughter. From there she has coached 4H riders to State Championships and Regional Reserve Champions and Top Ten placings, several youth riders to the Youth World Show and the All American Congress with Top Ten Placings.
Julie's experience has made her able to work with riders of every age and level. Julie's expertise creates a happy horse and rider team which allows both to rise to their full potential.
Julie is a member in good standing with the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association.
Samantha Edgin
Owner, Instructor, Coach, Judge
Sam Edgin was born and raised in farm life. She got an early start riding horses under the guidance of her mother, Julie and other skilled trainers. She enjoyed many successful years competing in 4H and AQHA shows before deciding to switch paths, becoming a trainer for up-and-coming riders and their horses. Sam is a talented all around rider, but showed a true love for the Over fences classes and Reining.
A dedicated mother and business owner, Sam can often be found hunting for new ways to improve the farm – including ending a busy day by jumping in the truck and heading cross-country to buy the next great lesson horse. She is able to work with clients of all ages, but has a true passion for working with youth and amateur riders.
A dedicated mother and business owner, Sam can often be found hunting for new ways to improve the farm – including ending a busy day by jumping in the truck and heading cross-country to buy the next great lesson horse. She is able to work with clients of all ages, but has a true passion for working with youth and amateur riders.
Samantha T.
Barn Manager
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Andrea
Organizer Specialist
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Rocco
Farm Do-It-All
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Bobby
Resident Electrician
Meagan
Instructor
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Amy
Instructor & Marketing Coordinator
Working Students
At J & S Performance Horses, we’re proud of our working students who help keep the farm running smoothly. The Working Students Program gives a limited number of dedicated students the opportunity for volunteer work, experience, and community service hours while building their riding, training and horsemanship skills. In exchange for their time, working students can earn monthly lesson credits, to be used the following month.
Click here to reach out if you’re interested in joining our working students.
Barn Dads
Life at J & S Performance Horses wouldn’t be the same without our Barn Dads. What started out as one dad looking to help his daughter earn more horse riding time has quickly become a group of kind, generous and (most importantly) strong farm handymen. Whatever the task, big or small, we can count on the Barn Dads to help us get it done. But don’t worry – they always find time for a quick drink or a ride when the job’s done.
