Nurturing horses back to their happiest, healthiest selves.

A 501c(3) registered non-profit lead by Grand Prix rider & trainer, Wendy Lee Thompson.

The Power of Patience is a training and rehabilitation that emphasises the importance of time and patience for the effective and humane development and rehabilitation of sport horses.

Wendy Lee Thompson has been recognized by Southern California Equestrian Sports for her incredible horsemanship and progressive approach to training and horse-care; changing the sport one horse at a time, while disrupting the collective consciousness and encouraging others to rethink their approach to training and working with troubled or misunderstood horses.

Meet Our Horses

  • Origi Van HD

    Origi was sent to us a year and a half ago. He was stopping at jumps and bolting with his rider. We evaluated him and discovered he had a very serious case of EPM which is a parasite that eats away at the nervous system. Continue reading.

  • Lest Best

    Lester came to us in Jan 2024. He had a lot of anxiety and was explosive at times. He wanted to run like a deer in headlights towards the jumps.  We only trotted jumps for two months to slow down, process and relax! We began taking him to shows and within 5 months he was navigating courses with ease. Continue reading.

  • Simpatica 33

    To an outsider, Simpatica 33’s fourth-place finish in her first Grand Prix, The  $24,500- Del Mar Finale Prix in October, might have looked like an overnight sensation. But the 10-year-old mare’s story is anything but. In fact, her five-year journey to the Grand Prix ring has been a graduate course in horsemanship for veteran trainer Wendy Lee Thompson of Coastline Hunters & Jumpers. Continue reading.

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In The Press

Read the full story in California Riding Magazine

Testimonials

  • “Wendy has literally helped transform my horse  and so many others back to life. She specialises in hunter jumpers but thankfully took Valentino and I on, and we are so grateful. We know that our mission to help the horses  is a divine one and we hope you will  join us!”

    Kate Whitney

  • “I came to Wendy when my horse was injured and needed quality rehabillitation. Her expert knowledge and genuine care, by prioritizing the horses needs first, was beneficial to her healing process. Wendy was patient and applied every option to ensure proper rehabilitation of my horse to achieve a full recovery. Thank you Wendy, I appreciate everything you did for me.”

    Elle Chapman

  • “I have been a horse owner and competitor for a very long time. I have my own small farm and I am a very hands-on owner. I have never felt comfortable enough to completely hand over any of my horses to a trainer in the past. Until I met Wendy. For the first time in my equestrian life I am able to let go of everything in regard to the day to day decisions regarding the care and training of my horses. Wendy’s approach to training is truly unique. She has developed a program based on Patience. One that allows each horse to show us what they need to succeed and Wendy listens. She is constantly adjusting where needed and the result is progress without stress or anxiety My approach has always been natural and holistic, so to find a trainer with the same approach is a godsend. Horse trainers as a rule don’t like interference from owners when it comes to decisions, any decisions for that matter. Wendy has a much more collaborative approach which is perfect for someone like me who is heavily involved in the progress of their horses. I am grateful everyday for Wendy being in my horses and my life.”

    Leslie Dennison

  • Time and time again I have seen Wendy take this softer approach when developing young horses. She truly connects with each horse on an individual level.

    Guenter Seidel

    American Olympic Dressage Rider & Colleague

  • Wendy is a longtime student turned friend, whose classical style and meticulous horsemanship I greatly respect and admire. At a time when horsemanship is a dying art, Wendy is a beacon of light for our industry. Her patience and dedication to each horse as an individual allows them to prosper and reach their full potential.

    Bernie Traurig

    American Olympic Show Jumper & Colleague