Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Hart-green
Hi Kelly, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
-Kelly started riding when she was a child, and always had a passion for horses.
-Got her first horse at the age of 13, his name was Murdock aka When in Doubt and he was an OTTB.
-Started showing horses at the age of 12.
-Was offered a scholarship to William Woods University at the age 15.
-Went to william woods to pursue her degree in Equestrian Studies.
-Graduated from William Woods University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Science.
-Following graduation, Kelly’s parents, Dr. Gilbert Hart and Nancy Hart, purchased the farm in Eureka, Missouri in the summer of 2002 to create Hart Farms Equestrian Center, which is now Providence at Hart Farms Equestrian Center after Kelly’s second horse Jeremy (show name was Providence, meaning God provides).
– Kelly started Hart Farms Equestrian Center at the age of 25, as a single mother with a 14 month old daughter, Madison Hart.
-Our farm has been operating for 23 years by family, and is currently run by mother and daughter.
-Kelly competed in college at the local and rated level horse shows successfully and found herself working with horses that were troubled. Horses that needed a fresh start in their career.
-She has strived to have a riding lesson program for serious riders who want to learn the ins and outs of not just riding, but proper horsemanship and the care of the horses
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
-Like any business, we have had struggles, especially dealing with livestock in “Missouri weather”
– over the years we have renovated the entire facility, from the stalls, new arenas, new roof, new siding, new paddocks, fencing, and it is an ongoing process to update the facilities year round
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
-Providence at Hart farms equestrian center offers horse boarding, training, and riding lessons year round.
-we attend local and rated Hunter/Jumper horse shows
-we specialize in teaching and training Hunter/Jumper horses and riders
-our horses receive the finest care
-we offer riding lessons from children the age of 7 to adults of any age who have a desire to learn english riding
-Kelly is also an equine appraiser, specializing in Hunter/Jumper and dressage disciplined horses
-our main focus with our riding lessons is to teach proper riding etiquette in a safe, family oriented environment
-we can work with riders of any level. From their very first time on a horse to the upper levels of jumping
– we guide our riders from riding lesson horses, to leasing horses, to owning their own
-the detailed instruction and the professionalism that comes with our instructors makes us unique
-Madison Hart is USHJA certified as an instructor/trainer
-Kelly is most proud of her daughter Madison, and the equestrian she has become in this industry and she is respected by others
-we can offer rehab for sports injuries, we offer daily/nightly turnout
-each horse gets individualized care to fit their needs
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
-Several riding instructors and mentors over the years that have guided Kelly
-During the years at William Woods University Dr. Linda McClaren-Parkhurst has been and continues to be a mentor and friend
-Micaela Kennedy, a top professional, was Kelly’s first summer job as a college student, and learned more working there and being hands on with real world experience ( no hand holding)
-Nancy Hart is the property owner
-Kelly is the business owner/manager/head-trainer
-Brock Green, Kelly’s husband is a big part of project management along with Madison Hart’s fiancé Logan Clement
-Madison Hart, Kelly’s daughter, now head instructor at Hart Farms Equestrian Center and show manager and coach and catch rider
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.providenceathartfarms.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/hartfarmsequestriancenter/
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/hartfarmsequestriancenter
