Week one of HITS Thermal got off to a great start. Savannah Dukes aboard Rubix, won the USEF Medal, and placed 1st and 2nd in the Adequan Hunters. Mackenzie Drazan came away with wins in both the CPHA Foundation Medal and the Low Junior Jumper Classic. Rachel Van Allen not only won the M&S Medal […]
Karen Healey Stables Concludes Excellent 2012 Season and Looks Ahead to 2013
After settling in to a beautiful new facility mid-year Karen Healey Stables finished 2012 with tremendous results as well as special achievements, and welcomed some great new horses and riders. Thrilled with the growth and resilience of her program, Karen is ready to forge ahead for another season. Recounting the success of 2012, one of […]
Equ Lifestyle: How The West Has Won
An inspiration to hundreds of equestrians, a pioneer of excellence on the both coasts, strong-willed, stubborn and supremely dedicated, Karen Healey can speak volumes about correct position, technical riding, the idiosyncrasies of getting a great jump, essentially every detail of rider and equine development. But she is also a gourmet cook, adores the theatre and […]
Karen Healey Students Take Four Of Top Five Spots At 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West
Karen Healey had not just one but six clients earn top spots in tough competition this past Sunday. In the 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West, at the Los Angeles International Jumping Festival on September 19-23, first, second, third, and fifth places went to Karen Healey students Samantha Harrison, Olivia Champ, Kilian […]
Samantha Harrison Wins 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West
After three days and numerous tests, Samantha Harrison (La Canada, CA) found herself leading the victory gallop of the 2012 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West. The win was made even more sweet for the Oklahoma State University junior and member of the NCAA Equestrian team. “Winning means so much to me because […]
Gold And Bronze Are Inspirations for Great Season – With A Solid Start to Finals Season, Karen Healey Stables Prepares for Continued Success
Lexington, KY – July 30, 2012 – Californians came home from the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) with an individual gold medal and team bronze. As Chef d’Equipe, Karen Healey coached Kilian McGrath of Westlake Village, CA, and her mount Salerno to the individual gold medal in the show jumping Young […]
McGrath Grabs Individual Show Jumping Gold
Kilian McGrath and Salerno started the individual show jumping day at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in fifth in the young rider division. But a day full of felled rails for other competitors bumped the pair up to the gold with a final score of 18.92. McGrath picked up 1 time […]
Kelly Maddox and Students Experience Karen Healey Clinic
Just a couple weeks ago, Emma Tyrrell, Sierra Hoadley and myself had the opportunity to ride in the Karen Healey Clinic held at Hunterville Stables, thanks to Patty Ball. It was a fantastic clinic, heat and all. As a trainer, I pick my clinics wisely. It is important to me to come home with a […]
Karen Healey Stables Moves To Whitethorne Ranch
Karen Healey Stables is pleased to announce that they have moved their training operations. Located in Somis, CA, Karen Healey Stables is now based at Whitethorne Ranch, a mature, full-care equestrian facility in a quiet, peaceful location with outstanding facilities. The ranch is located between Moorpark and Camarillo and features boarding facilities with a total […]
Olivia Champ Takes Top Honors in Equitation
Riders celebrated Mother’s Day weekend at Verdugo Hills 4 (May 12-13) with the addition of a new main hunter ring as well as a brand new jumper ring. Not only were the rings improved, but the competition took on a higher level of quality. Riders tested out the new jumper ring while competing in the […]