Today's Horsewoman

Heather King has 35+ years of horse experience in a variety of disciplines, including hunters, jumpers, dressage, eventing, western, english pleasure, saddleseat and carriage driving.  She is currently bringing her young horse Gia up the levels in eventing.  She trains horses and teaches lessons at her farm in Knightdale, NC.  Castle Farm, "Home of all the King's Horses", is very inclusive and welcomes all types of horses and people.  Heather has a BS degree in Animal Science from NC State, with a minor in Nutrition.  She has also received numerous state and national awards with the horses she competes on.  Besides horses, she has a passion for music and cats.  You can reach her at heather@castlefarmhorses.com, or www.castlefarmhorses.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.king.31

Julia has been certified in the trust technique used in horsemanship! I know you will enjoy learning more about Julia and this valuable technique! 

Jackie Turnbull is a multi talented horsewoman. She is a gifted Clinician, Judge and produces The Great American Trail Horse Sale.  The sale has grown into one of the premier horse shows and sales in the country! I know you will enjoy getting to know her.

Lori Tankel is a horsewoman, barn owner, instructor and author from the Florida area. She has years of experience showing, teaching and with the pony club. I know you will enjoy getting to know Lori!

Meet Mechelle Lawson of New River Vanners. Mechelle raises these beautiful horses in the quaint area of Sparta, North Carolina in the mountains. She stands two beautiful stallions and I know you will enjoy getting to know all about her program. 

Meet Malaika Albrecht, horsewoman. 

Stephanie Davis, Equestrian

Located in Maryland’s beautiful Middletown Valley, Katie Wherley Equestrian provides top-notch care and training for you and your horse. For over twenty years, an Advanced-level eventer and a graduate ‘A’ Pony Clubber Katie Wherley has helped horses and riders find their path, from the lower to upper levels in eventing, jumpers, hunters and dressage. Offering rider instruction, horse training, and rehabilitation services on a case-by-case basis, Katie is dedicated to supporting horses and riders as they find their stride in both pleasure and sport.

I know you will enjoy catching up with Lynn Palm. She is a multiple time champion in so many equestrian disciplines that I have lost count! She is very active in the Western Dressage world currently and is giving Clinics around the globe. She also has a new book coming out. Lynn has been a professional since 1970. She discovered dressage early on and used classical principles to develop all around show horses. While reaching the pinnacle of competition, she coached riders and entertained crowds with bridleless musical exhibitions. Always an educator, Lynn continues to serve on committees and advisory boards as well as judge and author books and articles for equine enthusiasts.I have been blessed to travel the world meeting new people, all thanks to horses. Spending time with those who share my passion for horses is what I enjoy and look forward to for years to come.

Skyeler Voss is an eventer and founder of Morningside Farm.

Pam Sauls, Horsewoman

Katherine Rizzo is a gifted horsewoman, accounting and business management specialist. She is part of Mythic Landing Equestrian Business Services. Get some great tips and learn more about this gifted woman.

Kelly Williams is an amazing 3 day eventing woman. Kelley is an advanced level eventer whose passion for horses began at young age while taking riding lessons at summer camp. Pat, having loved horses from the time she was a child, saw an opportunity to fulfill her childhood dreams and decided that mother-daughter riding lessons might be fun.  And the rest, as they say, is history.After graduating from St. Mary’s College with a degree in Mathematics, Kelley began working for Dr. Will Engel of Ridgeview Veterinary Practice (large animal veterinarian).  Working at the practice has helped fine-tune her horsemanship skills over the years.  In addition, Kelley continued with her riding and competing, and soon found a love of retraining young horses off the track and teaching students.  That, coupled with her passion for eventing, led to her current career as trainer for A Bit Better Farm.

Stephanie is the founder of a Heart for Horses as well as Mississippi Horse Rescue

Brett Shear-Heyman, Horsewoman Brett is active in the sales community and enjoys developing horses into competitors. She takes pride in finding each client their perfect horse and will guide clients through the buying process. The very first step to success in the sport is a proper pairing and Brett stays connected to her network of professionals around the country to source the best inventory of horses for anyone on the hunt.Brett believes in constant education within the sport. She continues to cultivate skills and experiences by regularly working with other professionals to both train horses in her program as well as collaborate to learn new techniques to share with her clients. She is devoted and detailed  For more information go to https://pennyleighllc.com/

Amanda Getto is a horsewoman and large animal veterinarian who saw a need for a product that would distribute hay automatically at given times of the day to help horses who are prone to ulcers. Her company Jigs and Co. now has that product available. Listen for more!

Margaret is an accomplished three day eventer. She is also the founder of Mythic Landing Enterprises, a business that formed to help professional horse industry people conduct and promote their business. I know you will enjoy listening to her.

Julie Seal is the coordinator for Heart for Horses through the Mississippi Horses rescue. She is an avid horsewoman and event producer. I  know you will enjoy learning more about her. 

After 32 wonderful years as a criminal defense attorney, Kim has transitioned into the field of Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning. In short, Kim leads horse retreats & seminars, des team building and private coaching- all involving experiential work with the horses. Retreats and equine work is held at her gorgeous Imagine Equus Farm in Western North Carolina. While Kim leads all types of retreats, she is also offering special retreats for attorneys.

Editorial and marketing professional with a focus on animal health, creating content alongside experts to further wellness for horses, livestock and pets.A 2022 AHP Equine Media NextGen Award co-recipient.Avid pet and equine adoption advocate -- local humane society Board President, volunteer and foster. Prior to working in animal health, held positions within magazine editorial and print manufacturing/publishing industries.