ABOUT US

Erin (click here to contact) began riding ponies at age 8. Since then she has trained and shown hunter/jumpers, dressage and eventing. She has worked through the ranks as working student, groom, riding instructor, and barn manager in the Bay Area and overseas. Erin has a keen interest in young horses, ‘greenies’, and prospects. She believes in creating a solid foundation in training, but also in keeping the horses interested and willing to learn. Parts of her routine include arena and round pen work as well as trail riding and occasional gallops on the beach!

 

Marin Horse Council Newsletter Interview with Erin
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ATKH TEAM

Being a successful team takes more than trainer and rider. The folks listed below are those which make all the horses most comfortable behind the scenes, but are of the utmost importance to their well being. Erin recommends all of these practitioners highly as each and every one is skilled in their trade.
Veterinarians:

Dr. Grant Miller - Sonoma Marin Veterinary Service
Dr. Don Smith - Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Carrie Schlacter - Animals in Motion
Farriers:
Tonda Husty
Sam Durham
Andy Burke
Equine Body Worker: Christine B. Hansen
Erin recommends monthy sessions with Chris to make sure your horse is comfortable and on the correct path of fitness and muscular development for their demands. Christine is thorough and thoughtful to each individual equine and gives feedback and exercizes which enchance the athleticism and well being of each horse under her care.

 

 

Testimonial by Erica Poseley

I have been working with Erin and her students for the past year. Erin's quest for continuing her own riding education and improving her teaching skills is a pleasure to see.

Her love of correct dressage and her willingness to take the time to develop her horse correctly also makes her a very good role model for her students to emulate.

I truly enjoy coming to her barn to teach. She brings a fun attitude toward learning while keeping to high standards of classical dressage. Both her students and their horses are very happy. I am sure she will continue to develop and grow as a trainer and teacher. - -- Erica Poseley [gotseat.com]

 

Testimonial by Mimi
Fox was broke to ride in Winter 2007 (not by Erin) and had quite a buck and stubborn streak. Erin taught me how to ride such a green horse through his fears and balkiness by channeling his energy to positive use and unlocking his forwardness. Armed with new skills and understanding, I'm no longer afraid of getting dumped, and he has gained a great new work ethic. Erin helped Fox develop lovely balanced, forward gaits and gave both of us the confidence to tackle new challenges. We are on our way, and proud to be one of the King's Horses!

 

Comments by Joel Bartlett
Erin King is the world’s greatest horse trainer. She combines experience as a cross-country, hunter-jumper, and dressage rider and trainer with intelligence and excellent practical coaching skills. She was able to take my green broke horse, Domingo (who can be rather “energetic” at times), and make him into a much softer, supple, and manageable horse. She taught me how to ride Domingo. With Erin’s encouragement, Domingo and I entered our first horse show and won ribbons in both jumping and dressage. Erin exudes a positivity which encourages and inspires.