Two years ago, a little shy of my 61st birthday, I decided I wanted to learn to ride. After searching the Ojai Valley for an instructor I found Kathe. The only thing I knew about horses was that I liked them; I had never ridden before and as I quickly learned didn’t even possess the basic skill of lifting myself into the saddle. Kathe never blinked, she set about teaming me with the right horse and teaching me not just to ride but to understand and be responsible for my horse’s behavior.
“Confidence is knowing you are prepared”. Just one of Kathe’s core values that not only translates into my daily life but has made it possible for me to keep myself and my horse safe and moving forward. Horses are a gift in my life that Kathe has made possible. Today, not only am I riding safely, I have an adopted Mustang and a group of friends that are invaluable to me.
Thanks to Kathe I look forward to a retirement of continued learning and joy with my friends and the horses. Thanks Kathe!
