KS Jump Squad
Show jumping that starts with trust.
Kaja Sanokowska: show jumping training for riders and horses. Kraków and the surrounding area. I come to your yard.
Coaching in: PL EN FR
Showjumping · Horses & riders training
I train partnerships, not just riders.
Every session is tailored to a specific horse and a specific rider. I work with people returning to the saddle after a break, amateurs who want to ride with more confidence, and riders preparing for competitions, from their first 60 cm classes up to L level (around 1.05 m). I coach in Polish, English and French.
About me
Kaja Sanokowska
Riding coach and show jumping competitor. I have gone from my first horse of my own, through a competition licence, to competing regularly.
I know what it takes to work with a young, sensitive horse, to come back after an injury and to build trust step by step. In my sessions I combine technique with the mental side of the sport: calm, confidence and the joy of riding.
What I offer
How I can help
01
Jumping lessons
Jumping technique, approaches, rhythm and pace in canter, riding a course. Gymnastics and pole work tailored to each pair.
02
Flatwork
Position, aids, suppleness and balance: the foundations every good jump is built on.
03
Competition preparation
A training plan before the show, warm-up strategy, getting used to the show atmosphere and support on the day, at the ringside.
04
Schooling horses
Young horses, horses returning from a break or injury, spooky and difficult horses. Schooling and corrective rides.
05
Consultations
Help with a specific problem, a progress review and setting goals for the season.
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Kraków and around
I travel to my clients’ yards: Wieliczka, Skawina, Niepołomice, Zielonki and nearby. I coach in Polish, English and French. We can sort out the details over the phone.
“Trust is built over time. It takes getting to know each other and testing your limits together.”
— from Trust comes first
How I work
Technique is only half of it.
Trust
In your horse, your trainer and yourself. Without it, it’s hard to stay calm on course or to let yourself be guided.
Calm
Focus on yourself and your horse, a clear warm-up plan, breathing. The warm-up arena doesn’t have to be stressful.
Joy of the sport
We analyse mistakes after the round, not during it. Riding into the arena, you are already living your dream.
Kaja in the ring
I teach what I do in the ring myself.
Since June 2026 I have been competing on Linde KG, a grey gelding who took me up to 1.20 m classes in our very first season.
I know the pre-round nerves, the rail at the last fence and the joy of a clear round, because I compete regularly myself. Everything I learn at my own shows and clinics goes straight into the sessions with my riders.
3
class wins in our first three months together
8×
placed in the top six at our first four shows
1.20 m
first clear round at this level, finishing 7th
6th
place at the 2026 regional championships
2026 season with Linde
- JuneFirst show a week after buying Linde: a clear round at 1.10 m and a win at 1.00 m.
- JulyClear rounds at 1.10 and 1.15 m, placing 2nd and 7th. Before that, a third Mastering the Connection clinic.
- August3rd place at 1.10 m, a first clear round at 1.20 m and 7th place. Two wins at the following show.
- SeptemberClosed the outdoor season with 6th place at the regional championships. Next up: the indoor season.
Supported by: Kadans · Hartog · Cavalliera
Photos: @jb.photoeq and @k.s.showjumping archive
The Squad in the ring
Recent results
Swoszowice · June 2026
Clear rounds at 60, 70 and 80 cm, a win in the 60 cm class and Natalia and Don Carlos’s debut at L level.
Facimiech · 2026 season opener
Three pairs, three debuts and nothing but clear rounds in the 60–80 cm classes.
Training ideas
Exercises from our sessions
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A simple gymnastic layout with many combinations
One set of poles and uprights you can turn into several gymnastic lines, from easy to demanding.
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Gymnastics for precision, control and straightness
Poles and verticals set so the rider has to think about the line and the horse about the rhythm.
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Gymnastics with diagonal approaches and changes of direction
An exercise for a good canter in tight turns that also builds straightness and an even rhythm.
Gallery
From the arena, the ring and the yard
Photos: @annasekowskafoto, @monapphoto, @kasiamiazgafoto
Getting started
Three steps to your first session
1
A chat
Call me and tell me about yourself, your horse and your goals.
2
First session
I see the pair in action and decide where to start.
3
A plan
We agree on regular sessions and goals: a first show, a higher class or simply calm, enjoyable riding.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where do you coach?
I coach show jumping in and around Kraków, Poland, including Wieliczka, Skawina, Niepołomice and Zielonki. I travel to the yard where your horse is kept, so you don’t need to transport your horse.
Who are the lessons for?
Riders getting back into the saddle after a break, amateurs who want to ride with more confidence and competitors from their first 60 cm classes up to L level (around 1.05 m). I also work with young horses and horses returning from a break or injury.
Which languages do you coach in?
I coach in English, Polish and French, so expat and international riders living in Kraków are very welcome.
Do you help with competition preparation?
Yes. I prepare a training plan before the show, help with the warm-up and support riders at the ringside. I compete myself, currently in classes up to 1.20 m.
What happens in the first session?
We start with a short phone call about you, your horse and your goals. In the first session I watch the pair in action, decide where to start and then we agree on a plan for regular training.
How do I book a session?
Call +48 884 844 208 or send a message on Instagram @k.s.jumpsquad.
Contact
Let’s talk about your horse.
Training in and around Kraków. I come to your yard.