Kim Robare has a passion to help riders enhance communication with their horses. Using principles from the old masters she applies techniques and exercises to create a more effective conversation that improves balance and releases tension. Kim maintains a holistic approach to each horse and rider based on confirmation, breed, gender, and life experiences.
Kim’s own journey into classical training, at times, left her frustrated. The horses clearly responded to the instruction Kim was receiving, but it was often difficult to decipher what to do and when to do it. This led to Kim’s pursuit of “why”. Fortunately, Kim was able to find a patient mentor who helped her uncover the answers to many questions.
As a result of her extensive experience and education, Kim is able to offer uncomplicated direction that unlocks the treasures of classical training.

Education:

1990-1991 Working student at Equilibrium Horse Center in Gambills, MD

1991-1992 Worked as a farrier at the standard bred track Rosecroft Raceway in MD

1992 – 1999

Studied with Linda LeGrande. Linda traveled to Portugal to work with Nuno Oliveira for 7 years until his death and continued to work with Bettina Drummond.

1998 – 2008

Trained with Bettina Drummond at her personal training barn in Newtown and Washington, Connecticut.

2010 – 2015

Studied with Manuel Jorge de Oliveira in Portugal twice a year at his breeding and training farm.

2022 – Current

Studying with Jean Barbier in Belgium 2-3 times per year

Lessons, Training and Clinics

Lessons:

Ship in

School horses available

In-hand and longe lessons

Live virtual lessons with Pivo, facetime, zoom, google duo etc.

Travel to your farm, depending on distance and number of lessons

Training:

Training rates are on a per ride basis, you can chose 3, 4 or 5 times per week.

Board is a flat rate for care and bedding, feed and hay is additional and at your discretion.

Contact me to discuss your needs.

Clinics:

My goal as a clinician is to help horse and rider improve balance, communication and a stronger partnership. If both horse and rider understand the conversation, anything is possible!!!

I emphasize the position of the rider to start, this is key for clear communication with our horse. Then, we address the balance issues in the horse with exercises that create mobility in the shoulders. This leads to a horse that can lift the topline (back) and comfortably carry a rider, regardless of discipline. All levels, breeds, and disciplines are welcome. Contact me for more information.