About Us
Meet the KR Training Team
Kari is the founder of KR Training, our ‘horse-whisperer’, incredibly gifted trainer and Equine Matchmaker. She has over 10 years of experience in training and rehabilitating horses and instructing riders and loves bringing out the best in each horse in our care.
Kari Rippy
Owner/ Equine Matchmaker
Justin assists Kari with exercising and training our horses. He grew up in Franktown, CO, showing animals in 4H and roping on his quarter horse with his brother. Justin runs his own construction company and enjoys waterfowl hunting.
Justin Weatherly
Chief Wrangler
Fiona has become an integral part of KR Training, assisting Kari with everything horse- and barn related. She competes in barrel racing and studies 4 languages: French, Russian, Greek and Italian, plays the violin in the Youth Symphony, enjoys river rafting and hiking. WOW!
Fiona Obenchain
Intern
Marie assists Kari with the equine intake- and matchmaking process and ensures our horses are pampered. She comes with a lot of business experience and a huge, nurturing heart.
Marie Proctor
Assistant Equine Manager
Sophia is our social media specialist and in charge of keeping the world informed about what is happening at KR Training via TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Sophia successfully competes in the A circuit and wants to study criminology.
Sophia Peralta
Social Media Coordinator
Our Commitment
We do our best to match an owner with an equine that aligns with their desired riding goals and experience level. If at any point you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we strongly encourage you to reach out to KR Training for possible training solutions to keep you and your horse safe. KR Training will gladly take back any horse we have sold without questions for any reason. We can not offer Money Back guarantees but would happily re-home and sell your animal again on consignment.
KR Training would be happy to help you work through any issues you may have with your new equine partner. The most common concern for new horse owners is the horse demonstrating different behavior when they get home and around their new herd mates due to the change of environment. On average, horses need 2-4 weeks to settle into their new home. For your first ride, we recommend having someone hold the horse for mounting; this ensures your first experience with your new equine partner goes well. Your first ride should be in a contained area the horse is familiar with, during this ride you can check your equipment. We also recommend having someone holding your horse when you dismount in case your saddle has slipped. If you take your time when getting to know your horse, it will lead to a long and happy partnership.
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