01/17/2026
Meet the doctor behind Pacific Performance ✨
Dr. Jamie Shortz founded Pacific Performance for Riders to blend her two greatest passions: performance-based healthcare and equestrian sport. A lifelong dressage athlete, Dr. Jamie is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist on self-produced horses, including her most successful partner, Winzalot. Together, they developed from young horse to Grand Prix, earning highlights along the way such as 7 medals at NAYC, an Intermediare I Open Horse of the Year title, and participation in the USDF Pipeline as both a Youth and Developing Rider.
In addition to competing, Dr. Jamie coached and trained dressage for many years and continues to ride with a special passion for developing horses. Her background in equine biomechanics shapes her training philosophy, with a focus on producing happy, healthy, and sustainable equine athletes.
Dr. Jamie holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic, a B.S. in Exercise Physiology, a Master’s in Sports Medicine, and the designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®. She is deeply committed to continuing education and blends advanced sports medicine training with a nuanced understanding of the equestrian athlete to deliver truly rider-specific care.
She is also certified through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association as an equine chiropractor, allowing her to uniquely bridge the gap between horse and rider biomechanics—helping both perform at their best, together.
Dr. Jamie’s biggest “why” is her family: her wife, Dr. Savannah Shortz, their son Declan, their pack of dogs, and their herd of horses 🤍
