Our Training

training & instruction

Kate Healey is an experienced, certified instructor with a focus on the relationship between horse and rider. Riding lessons focus on the student’s individual goals, without over-emphasis on or pressure for competition. Riders and horses learn and grow at their own pace, with the goal of building a strong bond between horse and rider. Kate emphasizes a harmonious relationship through dressage principles and building confidence with jumping.

Instruction and coaching is available in a variety of equestrian sports. While Kate’s main instructional focus is Eventing (dressage, jumping and cross-country), instruction is also available for dressage and show jumping. We also incorporate natural horsemanship and groundwork training into our instruction. Whether you are new to equestrian sports and want to explore exciting possibilities with your horse, or you an experienced Eventer, dressage rider or jumper, Kate can help you improve your communication with your horse and make your goals a reality.

All instruction is offered for those who have their own horse or access to their own mount. Lesson horses are not available.

Instruction is available at your facility (must be cleared by owner of facility) or for trailer-in lessons at our outdoor arena at Valley View. Additionally, Kate is available for cross-country instruction at Skyline Eventing Park or Golden Spike Events Center upon request (must be scheduled 3 weeks in advance).

Interested in group instruction or clinic rates? Contact us and let’s chat about your barn or group!

our instructors

Head Instructor Kate Healey is a United States Pony Clubs (nationally recognized) HB and C3-D certified instructor with more than 20 years of experience in equine sporting competition and more than 15 years in horseback riding instruction.

Kate has extensive training in eventing, dressage, and natural horsemanship. She has performed at the competitive level in eventing, dressage, and hunter/jumpers. Kate has been trained not only in riding but in teaching riding under numerous renowned clinicians and instructors. She is very experienced in developing horses and riders of all backgrounds and levels and can help your child reach their potential with horses.

Our assistant trainers are Level 3 certified Valley View Equestrian team members that have completed an extensive instructor certification program here at Valley View. They are safety-minded and excellent at teaching kids of all ages the basics of riding and horsemanship.

All of our trainers undergo instructor trainings and clinics every year and are consistently learning themselves, which makes them excellent teachers. Instructors are taught how to teach different ages and learning styles, and our variety of instructors makes it easy to find the perfect match for your child or teen.