Dancing Horse Farm's commitment to the happiness of horse and human clientele is further evident with its pairing of horse and rider. Jen requires nothing less than a perfect match!

Here are few the many examples of Jen's ability to perfectly pair horse and rider. Testimony to her exemplary skills as an intructor, a leader and coach is available on the Testimonials page.

“DHF is a magical place where dreams really do come true. I was so fortunate to find Dancing Horse Farm in 2007 and join Jennifer Truett’s lesson program. She is a knowledgeable and gifted trainer and teacher whose instruction has helped me to progress toward reaching my 20-year long dream of riding dressage. Then, in July 2008 she decided that it was time for her beautiful Iberian Warmblood, Nachtwind “Breezy,” to start teaching an amateur what it is like to ride a highly trained champion.

Jen’s experience with horses and riders led her to match me with Breezy and I became her new owner. This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a horse lover for my entire life and whose only goal is to be an accomplished rider and horse owner.

The horse care at DHF is impeccable, the staff is knowledgeable and caring (especially Lindsay Lechner) and Jen’s husband Lenny is always working hard to keep everything going and willing to help out wherever help is needed.

I highly recommend DHF and Jennifer to anyone who has a love of horses and riding excellence and may be looking for that perfect horse to enjoy or the perfect place to board.”

– Lori Aman, DHF Boarder and Lesson Student

"Dear Jennifer & Dancing Horse Staff:

We would like to thank you for helping us connect with our perfect sweetheart, an off the track thoroughbred named Charlie. We found your posting on DreamHorse.com and were delighted to see not one but 2 videos. This was important as we were planning to travel in from Michigan. We were immediately put at ease as all of our many questions were quickly answered. We had owned a horse in the past that was not a good fit and we were reluctant to “take the plunge” again. Arriving with a car full of excited folks at almost 9 p.m., we were so thankful that Lindsay was there to greet us and introduce us to Charlie. Lindsay volunteered so many details and gave us an honest run down of Charlie’s time at the barn. We were truly delighted with his gentlemanly manners in the cross ties. We returned to the hotel to try and get some much needed rest … I tossed and turned like a fish out of water the entire night in excitement.

Early the next morning, Jen and Lindsey met us and shared more about what they knew of Charlie’s life before Dancing Horse. Charlie had been a true rescue. A testament to their kindness and patience as they had worked hard to replace 400 pounds and strength since his arrival. When we took Charlie for a test ride; they closely watched our riding skills to be certain we would be a good fit. We returned within a few days with the trailer. I cannot say how much we appreciated the generosity—Charlie’s halter, bell boots plus the lead rope were included …the blanket that we had brought back was not the perfect fit and Jen quickly offered to loan a beautiful Irish cotton cooler for the drive home. Charlie trailered like a dream, exactly as predicted.

Not only did the staff help us add to our family, they also have made the transition seamless with e-mail support. Please feel free to contact me if you are considering working with Dancing Horse Farms.”

– Melissa and Charlie

 “We have all been brought together by Sjolling in such a wonderful, serendipitous way…it is the beginning of my family’s journey with him, and just a continuation of all the love & time you both have given him. It is testament to the fact that dreams do, indeed, come true when you least expect it. And Jennifer Truett of Dancing Horse Farm and Karen Borne of Borne Saddlery are the catalysts that made it so!

My experience from day one with Jennifer and Karen was amazing... I will never again embrace the notion that ‘if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t’!! After many phone calls, it became apparent that Sjolling & I may be a great match. However, I was unable to get to Ohio to experience Sjolling ‘in person’ due to family responsibilities & my job…never entertaining the thought that it was possible to purchase a horse via the Internet…but I am here to tell you of the positive experience from start to finish.

In a way, I was like an untrusting horse asking for reassurance time and time again that this was the right thing for our family & for Sjolling. The hand holding I received from Jen was steadfast & consistent. She walked me through the transaction step by step, with patience ad infinitum! There was no such thing as a ridiculous question according to Jen. :) So the decision was finally made for Sjolling to come to us.

When Sjolling stepped off the trailer exactly one week to the day before Christmas, he was simply STUNNING with his beautiful Christmas halter & shimmering Christmas ribbons entwined in his French-braided black mane. We were literally speechless & tearful with joy. I will forever remember that exact moment in time. (Come to find out later that Karen acquired the memorable Christmas halter & Jen spent 2 hours braiding his mane prior to his departure from DH Farm. What a thoughtful, special gift of their planning & time!) He then looked at all of us one by one as if to announce his arrival with a ‘So here I am!!!’ expression & nickers. Sjolling then had to be unloaded from the trailer on a rural road & walked up an icy, quarter mile driveway to his new home. He was surefooted & confident.

As for me, I am the mother of a son with autism who loves therapeutic riding, the wife of a husband with Parkinson’s who completely, genuinely supports my love of horses & I’m crazy about dressage. Amazingly, my husband looks forward to spending time with our Big Boy as much as I do. There is no doubt that Sjolling is a horse with a healing spirit for our whole family.

I have now been entrusted to love and care for this trusty steed named Sjolling who will make us all laugh & smile while teaching us about his world & ours. He is the horse of a lifetime & I cherish each & every minute with him. Thank you, Jen & Karen, for making life with Sjolling a reality. I promise to treasure him as much as you have.”

– Sandy Bertacchini Henke & Family

“As I have told you many, many times you and DHF are utterly unique—exceptional care, friendly people and ethical business practices all rolled into one magnificent place.

I believe it is safe to say that I have searched my entire life for a farm that provides the quality care for my horse that I expect, the quality of instruction that I demand for my children and the educational atmosphere that is part of daily life at DHF.

I consider my family privileged to be part of your farm and the DHF Family. Each DHF moment my daughter learns something new from friendly DHF staff or a fellow boarder. Each lesson brings her closer to the rider she aspires to be. Each competition she radiates more confidence and poise. There is nothing that makes me happier.

While enduring our lengthy, almost comical search for a suitable horse, you were a constant source of honesty, and strength. It must have been challenging and at times painful because a young girl’s emotions had to be kept in mind when saying “Yes” or “No” to the seemingly endless advertisements for horses; however, I will never forget horse #100, “Riley”. My daughter and I didn’t bring the usual checklist, camera, and cash because truly this had to be our 100th attempt at buying a horse. The only time you had to see him was in less than two hours. The seller agreed and we were off—still without camera and definitely without hope of this horse actually being Jen-approved.

“Riley” is asked to do the usual “tricks” and then a halt. He does it perfectly and looking at me, you smiled and said, “He has great brakes!” At the end of the ride, you said, “I like him. I really, really like him. Buy him!” Three days later, “Riley” was ours. We were in shock! After hours of internet searching, countless e-mails and farm visits, infinite requests for your opinion, we finally found a wonderfully sane and sound horse. Now he is enjoying The Life of Riley at DHF and there is no doubt that this would not have been possible without your commitment to finding the perfect horse for us.

You continue to amaze and inspire with your honesty, integrity and never-waiver-from the-goal attitude. Thank you for modeling these admirable qualities for my daughter and all the young, impressionable horse enthusiasts who are bound to come your way.”

– Megan Sweeney, DHF Boarder and mother of DHF Working Student

“Although I’ve ridden all my life, most of it has been on Quarter Horses. I prefer pattern classes (equitation, horsemanship) but they are becoming quite rare in the show circuits I participated in. My daughter, Jennifer Truett of Dancing Horse Farm, moved back to Ohio after several years in Maryland with plans to open Dancing Horse Farm.  I thought it would be fun to try riding dressage, so I started taking lessons from Jennifer in May and discovered that dressage was beyond the capabilities of my aging QH gelding, Jack.

So the hunt was on. Jennifer had me ride various school horses (Oreo, Teddy and Waldo) as well as a few others (Orion and Daiquiri) to see what kind of gaits I could handle with my small amount of dressage experience and my short legs.

Jennifer and I both looked for horses on the Internet and elsewhere, and I talked to several owners to get more information on their horses. The only one My husband and I actually went to see was El Paso Aricos, a half-Andalusian, half-Appendix Quarter Horse gelding who was for sale in Tennessee and had several videos online. From the videos, Jennifer could tell Ricos had smooth gaits and seemed to be a kind, gentle horse. Long story short, my hubby and I went to Memphis and spent a long weekend trying Ricos out, with the result that he came to Dancing Horse Farm for a two-week trial period. Long before the trial period was over, I knew he was exactly the right horse for me, and Jennifer and Dr. Lukens agree that he’s a really nice horse. I’m really excited about him! Not only is he a smooth, comfortable ride as well as sweet, gentle and cute as can be (he’s always smiling!), he’s also a third level horse, so he has tons to teach me. Since he's 1/4 Quarter Horse (Appendix QHs are half-Thoroughbred), his personality is similar to those I’m already used to.

Jennifer considered every aspect of the horse I would need and what would be appropriate for me as an experienced rider but a beginner at dressage, and found me the perfect horse. As proof of this, after him being in Ohio only a few days, Ricos and I showed in the DHF Halloween Fun Show and got Second Place in Training Level 1 with a 63.04% and WON the Training Level 2 test with a score of 64.64%! I think we’re going to be very happy as ‘dancing partners’!”

– Lynda Sappington, Jennifer’s Mother and DHF Training Client

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