Hiring a new trainer or instructor is a big decision that will affect you, your horse, and your pocketbook. Although looking through a website like this can be helpful for gathering information about a particular professional, I want to provide a more personal introduction to me and my work by sharing what some of my clients have said about their experience with me.

“Thank you so much for teaching the clinic tonight. I really feel like you had valuable information for all of us. One thing I realized is that I need to be more subtle with some of my movements!”

M.H., Berthoud

“You are a very good horse person. You should be proud of what you do for others. I have seen it through [my horse]. I don’t say that lightly. I have seen what you have done.”

B.G., Berthoud

“Kristin, I have to say thank you again. You have really brought me back around to enjoying my horses again. I truly didn’t realize the level of fear that I was dealing with, or if I did, I buried it and had no idea how to deal with it. With your lessons and guidance, I have regained my joy and happiness on a horse again! I kept telling myself that I was just tired, or too busy to ride. But I think deep down I kept finding excuses to keep away. Riding every day was a wish before and now it is a heartfelt desire!!! I can’t wait to get back up in the saddle and I haven’t felt that for a long time. You truly are a patient and thorough teacher, as well as a good listener, and intuitive friend. Thanks again for all your help getting me this far.”

C.L., Fort Collins

“Congratulations on your tenth year of helping people improve their horsemanship and their relationships with their horses. I feel I’m getting my money’s worth from your skill and guidance and believe you do a fine job of personalizing your lessons to meet many, I’m sure, varied needs.”

J.V., Fort Collins

“Kristin has been great with [my daughter]! We had been taking her to a local barn for a few weeks and then switched to Kristin. Our daughter learned more in her first 30 minute lesson than she had in 5 hour-long lessons. Kristin interacts great with our daughter, listens to her and explains things in a way that she can understand.”

A.S., Loveland

“Kristin is knowledgeable in both English and Western riding. She gives very clear directions and feedback and never makes me feel like the “clutz” I sometimes am! (She will) video record you while you’re riding so you can see just what you are doing correctly or incorrectly. She asks me at the end of the lesson what I have learned which makes me think about and focus on the lesson. I think I get more out of it that way.“

P.C., Bellvue

“Kristin’s knowledge and patience combine to make her an excellent instructor for those of us with life experience but not horse experience.”

P.H., Livermore

“She is knowledgeable, patient, calm and listens well. She recognizes areas for improvement and makes valuable suggestions. She not only has the student’s best interests in mind, but is also always aware of the horse; its attitude, its feelings. She will work with your horse so it learns by guidance, not force – ending on a positive note so that the horse leaves the lesson feeling good about itself and its performance.”

M.S., Berthoud

“We chose to work with Kristin as horse trainer and riding instructor for our granddaughters on the recommendation of our farrier. He is a very knowledgeable equine person and, since he knew our requirements, he could only come up with two who would fit the bill. After one training session with Kristin we knew she was exceptionally qualified as a trainer and we needed to look no further. She is a professional who is very conscientious and caring;  gentle in her manner, yet positive in her approach.  When compared to other trainers we have had over the years, she is more methodical in her training regimen; keen to assess the needs of the horse and the manner in which to proceed. We would recommend her to anyone who needed a positive, goal-oriented trainer that is a pleasure to work with and understands one’s needs.”

D.L., Loveland

“You are really good with figuring out [my husband's] personality and I am glad that he is willing to work with someone as he hasn’t ridden with any trainer for a really long time. Thanks for being there for him.”

L.L., Wellington