Testimonials

"Gina introduced me to Missouri Fox Trotters 4 years ago and since then I now own three! With Gina's gentle guidance and consistent training techniques I feel I have learned so much about gaited horses that I wouldn't have known without her help. My passion is trail riding on a smooth gaited horse performing "true" gait! I don't know what I would do without her!".....Carol Bolin & "GATOR"

"Gina Gardner is and has been my trainer for "Nearriver Missouri Shane" and myself. She is the best there is for gaited horses and for riders of gaited horses. Her knowledge and ability to convey this knowledge to people and horses is just the greatest that there is. She has provided me and "Shane" with the ability to enjoy each other"........Jim Heaton & "SHANE"

"What I admire and respect the most about Gina is her innate ability to bring out the best in any horse, naturally. I never have to worry about any of my horses when they are in training with her; she devotes additional personal time to grooming and pays special attention to their physical and mental needs in addition to their regular training hours. My horses always come back home not only trail or show savvy, but also physically and mentally happy"....................Patricia Smith Missouri Fox Trotter Stallion, Cotton-Eyed Joe Y. , photo by Showtime Photography

"The first time I met Gina was as a spectator at one of her clinics held in Corvallis, OR. I was very impressed with her and her training methods. I was able to talk with her and she talked with me as if I was a long time friend. I found out where the next clinic was going to be and I took my four year old KMSH filly “Whisper”. I had never hauled my horse anywhere before and was pretty nervous when I arrived at the arena. Gina calmed me down and told me to go get my horse! It only took a few minutes for Gina to spot my and Whispers problem, “Green on Green”. I had no idea what to do and Whisper knew it. I am always impressed with Gina and her daughter Sheena. The two of them are worth their weight in gold, and then some. Gina and her daughter have taken me from a “know nothing want-to-be rider “, to a Reserve Champion winner! Gina has given me the knowledge and confidence to start my three old KMSH filly “Fancy”, we are all ready placing in non-gaited shows. No matter what the cost of attending one of Gina’s clinics is worth every penny! You too could go from a sow’s ear to a silk purse! Donna Lee, Holley OR and Silverado's Fancy

"Taking lessons and going to Gina Gardner's clinics have given me the tools and skills that make it possible to further my horsemanship, and horse business. I was riding a very nice dependable walker mare that paced when I started taking lessons. She did a great job of carrying me in the trails, but I didn't know much about gait. I wanted to learn more so I could start a Rocky Mountain Horse breeding program and do a quality job of it. Gina has helped me in starting the young Rocky fillies as they have come of age. Gina put 30 days on my buckskin filly, and I was able to take her from there and to train and ride her on the trails up to being able to certify her for breeding. Gina helped me build such good riding skills and confidence that I decided to purchase my buckskin mare's full brother "The Comet" pictured here, now a breeding stallion on my farm. I took him to clinics and lessons. I showed him in May at a Mountain Horse point show and took 2nd place in the trail obstacle class; the only horse that beat us was a four year professionally trained gelding. Not bad for a first show! Thanks Gina for helping me grow in my horse business." Cindy McDougal

"It is with great pleasure that we give Gina a good reference. She has trained seven horses for us so far, including the one she is training now, and the one that will go back in 2003 for finishing. Two of them are not gaited horses, but Appaloosas. We have a lot invested in our horses, not just financially, but also a great deal with our hearts. It goes without saying that we trust her implicitly. She stays in touch with us while she's working with one of our horses, and is very honest in her appraisals of their progress. our horses just glow with good health and care when they are there, and they very obviously adore her and her daughter Sheena, who is outstanding too. During these past few years, both have also become very dear friends. As long as Gina is doing training, and as long as we have horses in need of training, without reservation, our horses will go to her".........................Pat and John Anderson

Shown left to right, top row: Joe, No Speed Limit (aka Kami) with Sheena Gardner, Opal and The Little Queen

Shown left to right, bottom row: Alula, Copper, Reina and Gina Gardner

"Gina has helped me so much with my horses that I can't say enough good things about her. A few years ago I suffered a bad horse accident and she helped me regain my confidence with the same patience and kindness used with her horses. She has trained several horses for me which include a Missouri Fox Trotter, a Mountain Horse and a Tennessee Walking Horse. Currently I am taking lessons with my TWH gelding "Stevie" so we can continue our education and grow together. My friend, Cindy, was so impressed with my advancement in riding skills and confidence that she is now taking lessons with her Rocky Mountain filly and plans to send her other RMH filly to Gina this winter to start under saddle. Over the last few years I have been able to observe Gina's work ethics first hand and how she always puts the horse first. She always encouraged me to take the next step in my riding goals while remaining intuitive to the physical and mental needs of both me and my horse. So, no matter what your favorite breed may be, or whatever your riding skills are, I highly encourage you to meet Gina and her awesome mare, "My Choklat Moose".........Janice Regan and "STEVIE"

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