Hey there!  I’m Kim.  I’m the founder of Horses Giving Hope To Humans and a Lead Instructor.  I’m a CHA certified instructor and I’ve been working with horses for more than 40 years – training, showing & breeding.  I’ve been instructing riders young and old for more than 20 years and I’m really looking forward to sharing with you everything I’ve learned over the years. 

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Hi!  I’m Jenny.  I’m a Lead Instructor with the program.  I’ve been riding for many years now and I’ve helped my 3 boys learn to ride.  I’m a former preschool teacher and I just love helping riders learn and grow. 

Hello!  I’m Alyssa.  I started taking lessons from Kim back in 2012 and I now work as Junior Instructor for the program during the summer.   I love teaching and seeing everyone grow and develop in their riding skills.  During the school year, I attend Murray State University in Murray, KY majoring in Elementary Education.

Hey, I’m Isabella.  I joined the program as a Junior Instructor in the Spring of 2019.  I’ve been riding horses since I was a young teenager and I love helping out during the summer months.  When I’m not helping with lessons, I’m attending college in North Carolina, studying Exercise Science.

Hi, my name is Slammer and I’m affectionately known as “Hoover” around the barn because I like to eat everything!  My favorite treats are carrots but honestly, I’ll eat anything.  I’m very well educated and love to go to horse shows and do gaming events like barrel racing and pole bending.  I’ve been with Kim since 2008 and I’ve helped her build this riding program.  I really like running so I prefer intermediate to advanced riders but love to do groundwork with beginners.  

Hello, my name is Gilly.  I’m known as Mr. Mischievous around the barn because I’m curious about everything.  I’m always getting into things from bags of treats to the garbage can.  I’m so glad my owner leases me to the program because I really love being a lesson horse.  I’m great for beginners because I tend to be a bit lazy. I can really teach my students how to be assertive.  My size, confidence and gentle nature makes me a favorite of everyone.  

Hello, I’m Willow.  My beautiful markings makes me the most colorful horse in the barn.  I moved here Spring 2019 and I’m owned by a young girl who’s family leases me to the lesson program. My colors match my personality because I love to dance and prance with my riders.  I’m a blast to ride.   

Hi, I’m Dakota.  I’m the youngest member of the team.  I’m great with everyone from beginners to advanced riders because of my very gentle, kind and easy going nature.  Gilly says he’s the favorite, but really it’s me. But shhh, don’t tell Gilly that. Oh, and one more thing, I’m the prettiest horse in the barn.   

Hey there, I’m Angel.  I may be small but I’m also the mighty “boss mare”.  I make sure everyone’s doing their job. My owner leases me to the program and also volunteers with the program and  together we love teaching the youngsters how to ride. I can be a bit sassy at times, but don’t worry, I take really good care of all my young riders. I’m really fun to ride. 

Sally was only with us for a year but her kind and gentle nature made her favorite of everyone.  We miss you Sally,  Run free beautiful girl.