Kelsey joined the Residential Equine team back in October of 2021. Originally from Colorado, she has always been an avid equestrian and has years of experience in various equine disciplines including, hunter/jumper, eventing, western, and even natural horsemanship! Kelsey's passion for horses took her to Lexington, Kentucky where she attended college. During her four years there she rode on the University of Kentucky's IHSA Equestrian Team and worked at multiple farms - including a thoroughbred breeding facility, a sport horse farm, and even the Kentucky Horse Park where she interned with the KHP Mounted Police Unit. Kelsey also has experience as a Trail Wrangler where she led guided horse tours in the Rocky Mountains as well as 3 years of teaching experience as an Equestrian Instructor at a performing arts school.

Experience

• 12+ of professional equine experience

• 20+ years of riding experience

• Experience across various disciplines including - Hunter/Jumper, Eventing & Western

• Natural Horsemanship and training experience

• 3+ years of teaching experience (primarily Hunter/Jumper)

• Groom & barn management experience

• Mare & Foal handling experience

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Kentucky

• Held multiple chairs on the University of Kentucky’s IHSA Equestrian Team including