Next dates to be announced
Ride with confidence. Connect with heart.
Three days of small-group riding and individual coaching for gaited and non-gaited horses. Build trust, balance and soft communication so you and your horse can go anywhere as a team.
A better partnership with your horse, gaited or not
Trail riding and everyday riding become truly enjoyable when horse and rider both feel calm, connected and safe.
Whether you’re just starting out with your horse, rebuilding confidence after a scare, or helping a horse who struggles with anxiety, this clinic supports you both. Jennifer works on balance, rhythm and timing, the foundations of a soft, responsive horse, on the trail, in the arena or wherever you ride.
As Jennifer puts it, the horse is a mirror of the rider. When you gain clarity, balance and confidence, your horse reflects it back.
This isn’t about forcing control. It’s about helping your horse feel safe enough to choose connection.
What you’ll learn
- Understanding your horse’s mental and emotional needs
- Groundwork that builds confidence and connection
- Soft cues that replace tension with clarity
- Gaining control of your horse’s feet, without force
- Flexibility and engagement for a smoother, lighter gait
- How your own riding and balance affect your horse’s movement
- Techniques to help horses stay relaxed in new places
- Tools for riders to steady nerves and communicate calmly
This clinic is for you if you
- Want a calmer, more confident horse
- Feel nervous on the trail or after a past incident
- Have a horse who is anxious, reactive or buddy-sour
- Value a partnership approach over dominance
- Want to improve gait quality, softness and balance
- Are ready to rediscover the joy in riding
Paso Finos, Tennessee Walkers, Rocky Mountain Horses, Fox Trotters, Arabians, Quarter Horses and every other breed are welcome, at every experience level.
Jennifer Bauer
An internationally known gaited horse clinician with more than 20 years of teaching riders across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Jennifer apprenticed for five years with Larry Whitesell of Whitesell Gaited Horsemanship, who changed gaited horsemanship by putting relaxation, correct movement and ethical communication ahead of mechanical shortcuts. She still works with Larry today.
She holds a degree in Animal Science, Equine Business, from the University of Wisconsin, and runs her own farm in Baxter, Tennessee. Riders describe her teaching as kind, clear and tailored to each horse. She believes a gaited horse trained correctly can walk, gait, canter, spin and much more: it’s not what you train with, it’s how you ride.
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Allan and Molly
We’ve been riding with Jennifer since 2019, and what she taught us changed how we ride and how our horses go.
We started bringing her to Arizona so more riders could have the same experience without hauling across the country. We keep the clinics small and friendly, and we’ll help with anything you need: stalls, camping, where to stay and where to eat in Wickenburg.
Questions about the clinic, your horse or whether it’s a fit? Call or text me at 928-275-1198.
Gaited horses, ridden well
3-day clinic at a glance
- Dates
- Next dates to be announced
- Location
- Wickenburg, Arizona
- Format
- Small groups of similar ability, plus individual coaching. Jennifer adjusts the curriculum to each rider and also discusses the biomechanics of horse and rider.
- Riders
- Limited to 8–10 riders
- Rider fee
- $750 for all 3 days
- Deposit
- $375 to reserve your spot. Preregistration is required for riders.
- Stalls
- $25 per night (bring your own feed and bedding)
- Dry camping
- $25 per night, on the property
- Auditors
- $25 per day or $60 for all three days. Preregistration isn’t required but is encouraged, as space is limited.
Questions before you register?
I’m happy to talk through whether the clinic is a good fit for you and your horse, stabling, camping or anything else.
Want more time in the saddle? The 5-day clinic goes deeper, with more riding and more individual attention.
What riders say
“Jennifer helped us replace tension with trust.”Clinic rider
“I stopped riding scared. My horse stopped reacting scared.”Clinic rider
“We breathe together now. Our rides are different.”Clinic rider
Save your spot
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