JK TRAINING was founded on the principles that have shaped Jen's career and are the core values for her business.

 

Grounded in Horsemanship

 

Jen learned to ride and began showing as a junior while growing up in Alaska. Her passion and competitive drive resulted in many successes in the show ring.  She earned her Silver Medal in dressage and currently competes in the Grand Prix jumpers and upper level hunters.

 

Jen is passionate about professionals being certified and moved to England to work and train with former British Olympians Jane Bartle-Wilson and Christopher Bartle. She left the UK in 2005 with her British Horse Society Assistant Instructor (BHSAI) Certification and a wide breadth of knowledge and experience. Jen utilizes the European teaching techniques she acquired to develop her students' fundamental riding and horsemanship skills while providing a safe, quality experience for both horse and rider. In addition, she is a United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA)-certified trainer.

 

Inspired by Relationships

 

Jen's ultimate goal is to teach her students to become independent equestrians who instill confidence in their horses, creating successful horse/rider partnerships. She has been especially successful at matching riders with appropriate mounts of suitable ability and temperament. She also helps her clients enjoy horses at any level— whether that be learning to ride for the first time, staying safe and happy on the trail, excelling in dressage or going to the highest level jumping. The JK program is designed to hold close Jen's strong belief that the horse and rider relationship is paramount.

 

Belief in our System

 

Jen's riders and horses are skillfully trained in the major English riding disciplines to build the essential correct and fundamental skills. She focuses on helping clients set and achieve individual goals. Her positive, thorough style and calm, encouraging demeanor allows her students to become not only accomplished riders but also competent horsemen. She has coached students to success in the dressage, hunter, jumper and equitation arenas.