KLE Equestrian

01/15/2025

KIM
2012 OTTB
Mare
16h

I can't say enough good things about this mare. Neither can anyone that sits on her! This mare is very agreeable and wants to please. She is one of my favorite rides right now in the barn. She is a point and shoot, honest, confidence builder type over fences. She is lovely and easy on the flat. She is not your typical mare and truly doesn't mind being told what you want her to do. She is HAPPY to do it. However, if you give her an inch, she will take a mile. It's best to make sure you draw the line in the sand from the moment you get on. She can also have a bit of separation anxiety but works out of it quick and easy. This girl is the same if she is worked 6 days a week or once every 2 weeks. I've pulled this mare out of her field after a week of not being worked on the first chilly and rainy day in Virginia and she was a DREAM. The same thing happened after her 2 week Christmas vacation, it was a chilly morning and she went around nice and quiet for one of my adult re-riders. She. Is. GOOD. She would be incredibly ideal for an adult amateur who wants to do a bit of everything but only can only find saddle time a few days a week (but could also come out and visit almost daily to groom and give her treats). She loads, clips, bathes, ties, loves to be groomed, hacks out alone or with a group, does fine off property, she has foxhunted in a past life, loves treats, is barefoot currently (but will get shoes in the spring), lives out, and is an easy keeper. She has had her hocks, stifles, and front right fetlock injected recently. Her rads show an old and smooth bone chip in her front right fetlock that several vets (including NC State) said does not bother her, but she does have some effusion in that joint (reason for the inj.). I know for a fact whoever ends up with this horse will be incredibly happy! 1️⃣5️⃣🥕

01/15/2025

KLE Equestrian is MOVING! 🚛

Starting March 1st, I will be moving my program deeper into Powhatan, directly off of Anderson Highway! We will be 5 Miles from Oakdale Equestrian Center!

I will be looking for more training students to add to my program of low level eventing and dressage riders and most importantly 2-3 Full Stall Boarders or full training horses to add to my herd! I will provide excellent, personalized care at a quiet and intimate facility. Full Care Stall Board will include and is not limited to:

Daily Grooming
High Quality Forage Based Diet
Forage Based Meals Twice Daily w/ Ration Balancer & Owner Provided Supplements
Straw Bedding (No Dust!)
Year ‘Round Night Turnout (Separate Mare & Gelding Fields)
Stalls Cleaned Twice Daily
Alfalfa If Needed
Brand New 4 Board Fencing
Completely Renovated Barn
Fingerprint Secured Tack Room
Trainer on Site (Low Level Eventing & Dressage)*

We will have a beautiful, brand new riding arena by the fall!

Boarding $950/Month
1-Hour Private Lesson $55

*Showing and Training not required

01/01/2025

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to all of our OTTBs, especially our’s here at KLE: Kate, Nesta, and Kim! 💗

12/17/2024

Our sweet Kate has been struggling with separation anxiety. I don’t take buddy sourness lightly because of the dangers it imposes, so I immediately try to get to the root of the issue. Naturally, horses are herd animals, so getting anxious over leaving their friends is a completely understandable thing. However, in this day and age with sport horses, leaving their friends happily is very important to the horse and rider’s success.

First, I started to put more attention on her body and trying to see if there was anxiety stemming from a discomfort that was making her feel vulnerable. She received couple of bodywork sessions that revealed some major muscle knots and tightness. While there was some improvements to her muscles, I still haven’t seen a turn to the direction I’m happy with. I’m not completely ruling out a body ache or pain as she will continue to get the treatments she needs, but I’m going to start trying to teach Kate some skills she needs to be able to cope with being away from her friends.

A couple of years ago, I participated in a clinic with the awesome Charlotte Cannon. Upon other wonderful exercises, one exercise she taught us was “Playground of Safety”. It was particularly fascinating because she explained how you can get a horse to go from a sympathetic (fight or flight) state of being, to a parasympathetic (rest, digest, create, play, learn, etc) state through simply maintaining a “bubble” around you. This causes the horse figure out coping mechanisms to activate their parasympathetic nervous system. It’s beautiful watching a horse become comfortable with having you as the leader and keeper of safety. I actively include this exercise in my program with horses that seem particularly nervous, like Kate, or with new horses as they are brought into my program. I believe in “The Cannon Method” and I hope get to work with Charlotte again!

12/14/2024

Looking forward to an educational weekend at the USDF “L” Education Program with VADA!

12/07/2024

KLE Equestrian has 2 full field boarding spots available for a mare and a gelding!

Conveniently located behind Westchester Commons off of 288 in Midlothian, amenities include:

Lighted 40x20m dressage arena
Large Round Pen
Jump Field
Trails
Beautiful Turnout
Forage Based Feeding Program
Trainer on Site
Chunky Thoroughbreds

$550/month

*stalls available upon request

11/15/2024

“..And God saw that the light was good”

11/04/2024

Happy Halloween from KLE!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our first Halloween party this past weekend! It was so much fun!

I’m pretty sore from those relay races! 🤪🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️

10/25/2024

We had such a great weekend at Oakdale Equestrian Center for VA Eventing.

Adriana and Dante tackled all three intro tests and after a couple of mix ups, they conquered and brought home 2 1st place ribbons and a 3rd!

Atlas had his very first show with Ella! They brought home a blue ribbon and some very sweet comments from the judge! He sure does love riding and the horses. I’m one proud mommy!

10/22/2024

KLE Equestrian has availability for 1 well behaved gelding to join the herd. The best care around!

Quality hay year round, as needed
Access to trails
Dressage arena and round pen
Jump field
Trailer parking

Full care pasture is $500
Full care stall is $750

Willing to discuss a working boarder situation!

10/13/2024

KLE Equestrian has 2 openings for new training students!

Fall is a great time to reevaluate your training goals for winter to prepare for next year’s competition season. Come join a growing program that trains you not only to ride (beginner riders) but to be competitive in the sports of dressage, jumping, and eventing (intermediate to advanced riders).

Come join a winning team that takes pride in being a low key, encouraging, and homey environment.

*I also have availability for full training board*

10/10/2024

Horses are so cool!

Ever wondered how our anatomy compares to a horse’s? 🧐 Check out this colorful schematic of a human foot and a horse’s hind limb! Did you know that our heel is actually the equivalent of the point of the hock in a horse? 🦶➡️🐴

10/08/2024

KLE Equestrian had a successful weekend showing at the VA Eventing show series at Grey Horse Farm!

Victoria and Ella brought home 2 First Place ribbons for Training Level tests 1 & 2! They had their most productive and relaxed tests to date scoring a 68% in both tests with positive comments down the sheet.

Adriana and Dante brought home 2 First Place ribbons for Intro A & B scoring 68% in both tests as well! This is an exciting pair that I am so incredibly honored to have on the team!

09/30/2024

It has come to my attention recently that there have been incredibly negative comments and false information being spread about myself and my business on X (formally Twitter).

I want to make sure that it is known that I put my horses first. It doesn’t matter the cost, if they need it, they’ll get it. I’m sure my clients and other professionals I work with daily can attest to this. No matter what, I always make sure my horses’ health and well-being is a priority. They are all given the best high quality hay, forage based meals, routine vet and farrier care, massage therapy, PEMF therapy, red light therapy, ice therapy, etc. I even give them mental health breaks! I have beautiful relationships with professionals who provide me with all of these services. I would never put any animal at risk of infection or neglect. If anyone ever has any questions or concerns about how I do things, I am happy to provide an answer or information regarding such.

Pictures of a few of my HAPPY, HEALTHY, and FIT horses for tax.

09/29/2024

Nesta has been out of practice with a popped splint. She has been receiving red light and ice therapy twice a day and other medicinal aids in order to set this splint for her to be successful in the future! I do nothing less than the best for these horses! They are a part of my family 🫶🏼

09/22/2024

Congratulations to The Lovvorn Family on their official purchase of Dante!

Adriana was one of my first students when I opened my doors for business and I’m so lucky to have been given her trust throughout this process!

Welcome to KLE, Dante!