Kelly started her show career competing in speed events when she was just 8 years old and after placing Top 10 at Quarterama, representing Ontario on the Heritage Youth Team and winning a gold medal in pole bending, she knew there was no place she’d rather be than in the saddle. Over the years, she found her true passion lay with the all around horses and she went on to show extensively on the AQHA circuit for many years winning the All Around Youth Award two years running and placing in the top ten at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. With many wins and tremendous recognition under her buckle, she began teaching and training professionally and has never looked back. As a horseman, Kelly is supportive and unrestrictive in her coaching. She does not limit her students to current thinking – but challenges and partners with them to further thinking and development, pushing everyone to success in the show pen and within their own goals. more... See more text