Our Approach: Teamwork and Cooperation
Kim and Andrea have been good friends and business partners for over 6 years. Over the years, we have realized that training, riding, and lessons are simply better together. We work cooperatively and interchangeably in our program, working together to give our clients the best possible training we can offer. We have very similar approaches to riding and training, while complimenting each other with our different backgrounds and experiences. Collectively we base our training on a system of better basics for both the horse and rider. We tailor our lessons to fit the individual goals of each rider, from first timers to casual hobbyists to serious competitors. We firmly believe that no matter what your individual goals, good movement and good communication is the right base for everyone! Feel free to choose one trainer, or ride with both of us! Also, check out more information about our competitive team, Windfall Equestrian! Different name, same trainers :)
About Kim.
Kim Klein has been teaching riding lessons and training horses for 15 years. Her career began in the Chicago area at the barn where she grew up riding. She taught lessons throughout high school and college, before relocating to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2011. She has a very diverse background, having ridden hundreds of horses all over the world, including re-training off the track thoroughbreds, riding high performance show-jumpers in Europe, and starting young horses under saddle. She believes in laying a strong and technically correct foundation that creates confidence and happiness in both horses and riders.
Outside the Stables
Kim knows there is more to being a great rider and teacher than just spending time with the horses. She has many other skills and interests, including:
Master's Degree in Psychology
EAGALA certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning
Blues Dancer
Snowboarder
Cross-training through Crossfit
Rates
Lessons
One hour lesson on stable horse: $65
One hour lesson on private horse (boarded or on your paid lease day) : $50
Trailer-in fee (trailer-in clients only permitted for lessons): $15
Training
$50/contact
Meet Andrea.
Andrea Throckmorton has been involved in the hunter jumper industry for over 20 years. She has competed on horses she trained herself, from baby green hunters all the way to Grand Prix jumpers. She is also a rated USEF judge, available in hunter, hunter breeding, jumping, and equitation divisions. If you want to win, or just have fun trying, Windfall is the place for you!
Rates
Lessons
One hour lesson on stable horse: $65
One hour lesson on private horse (boarded or on your paid lease day) : $50
Trailer-in fee (trailer-in clients only permitted for lessons): $15
Training
$50/contact
Meet Micah.
Rates
Lessons
One hour lesson on stable horse: $50
One hour lesson on private horse (boarded or on your paid lease day) : $35
Trailer-in fee (trailer-in clients only permitted for lessons): $15
Micah has been riding with both Andrea and Kim for the last 7 years, and has spent thousands of hours with us in the riding arena, watching lessons, and helping out with horse camp over the years, and is a fabulous beginner instructor. She is energetic and fun, and gives our youngest generation a great foundation to move forward with in their riding career. She is currently attending Colorado State University where she is working towards a degree in business.
