About Bennett Adkins
Bennett Adkins has been a lifelong horse enthusiast and has pursued her passion for horses since a young age. Graduating with an Equine Science and Management degree at the University of Kentucky, the passion developed into a career. Her degree gave her solid foundation in understanding the intricacies of equine physiology, behavior, and management.
Bennett takes pride in years of experience as a horse trainer, where she has successfully worked with a diverse range of horses. From developing young horses to refining the skills of seasoned equine athletes, her training methods focus on establishing a strong foundation built on trust, respect, and effective communication between horse and rider.
Bennett has a particular interest in off the track thoroughbreds, often restarting OTTBs and rehoming/training them as quality, competitive sport horses through all stages beginning straight off the track to upper level competitions. As a dedicated rider, she regularly takes lessons/clinics to improve her skills and has worked with upper level dressage and event riders including Lucinda Green, Sinead Halpin, Kim Walnes, Reese Koffler-Stanfield, Peter Atkins, Dorothy Crowell, Tom Poulin, Conrad Schumacher, Clark Montgomery, Lillian Heard, Alexa Ehlers and more.
Extensive experience riding many different types of horses
Successfully restarted many OTTBs
Backed and trained un-started young horses
Background in balanced riding with an emphasis on dressage foundation brought to any discipline
Known for effective seat, even with problematic horses
Bennett brings a strategic, thoughtful approach to each horse and helps customize a plan based on the individual. With a strong emphasis on balance, Bennett brings a broad “tool box” from her background in eventing, dressage, and even polo and has proven this approach applicable in developing several personal OTTBs through preliminary eventing and third level dressage.
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