About
Jen began riding at the age of 5, and started competing in the pony hunters at age 7. From there she went on to compete in the Equitation division, placing in medal classes, and the Jumper divisions, in top rated A and AA shows. Throughout her riding career she has learned from top industry professionals including; Anne Kursinski, Patty Stovel, Warwick Shiller,Chris Ruysen, Dennis Mitchell, Dom Shram, Michelle Gibson, Kathy Frame-Dewar, Alex Hanks Gomez, Andrea Simpson, Nikki Jewel, Lesley Stevenson, Richard Pickens, Sinead Halpin, Kristin Schmolze and Mary King.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky Jen went on to work for two former Grand Prix Jumpers (and 1 former Olympic qualifier) in Ocala, Florida. There, she showed on the HITS AA circuit and rode an average of 10 horses a day of the top caliber. Jen then returned to Lexington, KY and started managing and training at West Wind. Jen has coached riders through the 1.30-meter classes at AA shows.
Jen Taylor provides hunter, jumper, equitation, and eventing lessons for all levels. She also provides the farm with the latest and greatest in equine therapies.
Training:
Training Ride: $45
Training ride if horse is groomed and tacked (before and after): $30
Coaching:
Coaching at Show with 1-2 riders: $60
Coaching at Show with more than 2 riders: $40
Cross Country Schooling: $60
Lesson Packages:
Once a Week 30min Private or Group: $120
Once a Week 1 Hour Private: $200
Twice a Week 30min Private or Group: $200
Twice a Week 1 Hour Private: $400
*Lesson Packages must be purchased in advance of lessons in groups of 4 or 8. If I cancel a lesson there will be a makeup, but if the lesson is canceled by the student with a 12 hour notice there will only be one makeup per month. If less than a 12 hour notice is given, there will be no makeup.
Non-Package Lessons:
30min Private or Group: $40
One Hour Private: $60
Hauling:
Hauling within 20mins: $35
Hauling within 30mins: $45
Longer than 30mins: $1 Per Mile