Erin King began riding ponies at age 8. Since then she has trained and shown hunter/jumpers, dressage and eventing. She has worked through the ranks as working student, groom, riding instructor, and barn manager in the Bay Area and overseas. Erin has a keen interest in young horses, "greenies", and prospects. She believes in creating a solid foundation in training, but also in keeping the horses interested and willing to learn.
THE TEAM
Being a successful team takes more than trainer and rider. The folks listed below are those which make all the horses most comfortable behind the scenes, but are of the utmost importance to their well being. Erin highly recommends all of these practitioners.
Assistant Trainer: Terra Munger
Instructor: Kat Howard
Welcome Kat to the ATKH team. She is accepting new students here at the ranch.
Her bio: Katherine Howard is a Bay Area native who grew up three-day eventing, and later spent the better part of her twenties traipsing around the world, chasing horses in various disciplines. She eventually returned to California and ended up at Barbier Farm in Healdsburg. She stayed for several years, learning the art of training in lightness. Kat is amped to share her passion for the art of dressage, conscious horsemanship, and helping horses and riders find deeper connection, while continuing her own studies and working to be the best rider and trainer she can each day.
Katherine Howard nació en el Bay Area y creció compitiendo en los concursos de tres días. Después de cumplir veinte años, se puso a viajar al mundo durante casi una década en búsqueda de montar a todos los caballos que se podía encontrar. En fin regresó a California y llegó a trabajar en Barbier Farm en Healdsburg. Ahí se quedó varios años en aprendizaje del arte de entrenar a caballo "ligeramente". Se emociona en compartir su pasión por el arte del adiestramiento, enseñar una forma de equitación consciente, y ayudar a los caballos y a los jinetes a conectarse más profundamente, mientras continúa sus propios estudios para llegar a ser la mejor jinete y entrenadora que se pueda cada día.
Instructor: Katie Gilbert
Ranch Helpers: Andre, Courtney
Veterinarians:
- Napa Valley Equine
- Dr. Grant Miller
- Dr. Carrie Schlachter - Animals In Motion
Farriers:
- Roberto Verbara
- Eric Palmer
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