Kimberly Barber of Orion Equestrian is now available for training and lessons at New Song Stables! Kimberly began her riding career at the age of five as a member of the United States Pony Clubs. She achieved her "HA" rating at the age of 16 and is still actively involved in the organization as a trainer for the Whatcom County Pony Club and clinician/examiner nationwide. Kimberly also Three-Day Evented through Intermediate level, played polocrosse as well as spent five years studying classical Dressage where she achieved her USDF Bronze and Silver medals. She has studied in Germany and Australia under notable trainers including Bob and Debbie McDonald, Peter Gray and Jean Moyer. In college, while completing her BA in Public Relations & Marketing, Kimberly competed on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team in Western Equitation and Reining. Kimberly's diverse equestrian career has allowed her to combine techniques from different disciplines and implement them into a successful Hunter/Jumper program that builds confident and accurate riders. Kimberly lives in Whatcom County with her husband Cary and their young daughter, Cadence.