Next dates to be announced
Five days to a softer, more confident horse.
An immersive clinic for gaited and non-gaited horses. More time in the saddle, more one-on-one coaching, and enough repetition for new skills to become habits for you and your horse.
Time to go deeper
A weekend clinic gives you the tools. Five days gives you time to practice them, with Jennifer beside you, until they stick.
Each day builds on the one before. You’ll work through the foundations of balance, rhythm and timing, then return to them with more confidence and a calmer horse. There’s time to work through real problems, revisit what felt hard, and ride out new skills before you go home.
Jennifer also rides many of the horses during the clinic, so you can see your own horse moving well and feel what to aim for. Every rider takes home a folder of the exercises covered, so nothing gets lost after the clinic.
A horse is a mirror of the rider. Give the rider more knowledge, and the mirror gets clearer.
What you’ll work on
- Gaining control of your horse’s feet, with timing and feel instead of force
- Flexibility and suppleness for a smoother gait
- Engagement that encourages collection and a lighter, more controlled gait
- How your seat, balance and aids affect your horse’s movement
- Groundwork that builds confidence and connection
- Keeping your horse relaxed in new places and on the trail
- Steadying your own nerves and communicating calmly
Best for riders who
- Have taken a clinic before and want to build on it
- Are working through a specific problem, such as pacing, rushing, spooking or a buddy-sour horse
- Want lasting change, not a quick fix
- Value a partnership approach over dominance
- Can commit five days to themselves and their horse
New riders are welcome too. All breeds and experience levels, gaited and non-gaited.
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, known for putting relaxation, correct movement and ethical communication ahead of mechanical shortcuts. She still works with Larry today, holds a degree in Animal Science, Equine Business, from the University of Wisconsin, and runs her own farm in Baxter, Tennessee.
Her teaching is kind, clear and tailored to each horse and rider. Her view: it’s not what gaited horses can’t do, it’s what they can do when they’re trained correctly.
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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
5-day clinic at a glance
- Dates
- Next dates to be announced
- Location
- Arizona location to be announced
- Format
- Small groups of similar ability, plus individual coaching every day. Jennifer adjusts the curriculum to each rider.
- Riders
- Limited to 8–10 riders
- Rider fee
- Call or email for current pricing
- Deposit
- Required to reserve your spot. Preregistration is required for riders.
- Stalls & camping
- Details to be announced
- Auditors
- $25 per day or $60 for all five days. Preregistration isn’t required but is encouraged, as space is limited.
Questions before you register?
Call, text or email me. I’m glad to help you decide whether the 3-day or 5-day clinic is the better fit for you and your horse.
Short on time? The 3-day clinic covers the same foundations in a long weekend.
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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