Jennifer Parker has been riding since she was 3 years old and particpated in many disciplines before specializing in dressage. She has competed through Grand Prix, is a USDF Learner Judge Program graduate, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Special Education and Rehabilitation. In her 26 years as a professional, she has won numerous Regional and National Championships, has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals, and has coached several students to the FEI Levels in dressage. Jennifer took students to the North American Young Rider Championships in 2006, 2007, and 2014.
She coaches riders of all ages and abilities as long as they have a desire to learn. She enjoys working with horses of all breeds and has trained and competed Arabians, PREs, and Warmbloods to FEI. Jennifer is a firm believer in a rider partnering with the horse in order for the pair to reach its fullest potential. Schleese Saddlery Service helps daily with that mission. Each student and horse in her training program at Agape Dressage have their own Schleese Saddle, designed and adjusted specifically for them and their performance needs.
Jennifer purchased her first Schleese saddle in 1996, when Jochen came to the CARA Champagne show in AZ. Since that day, she has only owned a Schleese. Her favorite saddle is the mono flap Obrigado, which allows her to sit comfortably and securely regardless of how big the horse’s gaits are