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Karen Healey, Trainer
Named 2007 Hunter/Equitation Horseman of the Year by the Chronicle of the Horse, Karen Healey’s reputation speaks for itself. Her winning system has led clients to great successes in the show ring time and time again. Karen’s clients have earned top honors in the hunter divisions, all the major equitation finals, and many have gone on to be successful Grand Prix riders. Even more than winning ribbons though, Karen prides herself on developing horsemen in the truest sense of the word. She works with riders of all levels and has a wide cross section of students. Even though she is known for her hard work and determination - she is always up early working with students at shows and the last to leave at the end of the day – it is her love of teaching and dedication to excellence at all levels that inspires her. Karen’s greatest joy is watching students develop to their greatest potential. Karen loves what she does and it shows!
Karen was mentored by George Morris and worked for him at his Hunterdon Farms from 1971-1974. She moved to California in 1981 and began her business at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. In the following years, she developed such riders as Mia Wood, Lauren Kay, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, Kristen Posehn, 1998 AHSA Jr. Horsemen of the Year Jill Prieto, Kasey Ament and 2008 USET Talent Search and Style Award Winner Hannah Selleck.
Karen Healey Stables is presently located at Shelburne Farms in Hidden Valley, Ca. Since locating to California, her riders have won over 75 medal finals and numerous championships in the hunter/jumper divisions including:
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USEF Amateur Owner Hunter 36 and over National Champion
(2005) - Country Grammar |
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USET Talent Search Finals (1986, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009) |
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ASPCA Maclay National Finals (1990) |
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AHSA (USEF) Large Jr. Hunter National Champion (1990) - Magic Word |
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AHSA Jr. Jumper National Champion (1996,1998) - Freestyling |
COMMITTEES
Karen is very involved in the governance and guidance of the sport and serves on the following committees:
United States Hunter-Jumper Association
- Chairperson, Equitation Taskforce
- Member, Hunter Taskforce
- Committee, Trainers Certification Program
American Hunter-Jumper Foundation
- Board of Directors - 1995 thru present
- Member, Trainer’s Committee
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