Over 35 Years of combined Experience
Whether you want a ribbon collector or something safe to putz around on, we’ll help your horse realize it’s full potential.
Barn Owner
Heather
Owner of Burnt Feather Farms, Heather, has been riding horses since she was a toddler, with her love of horses sparked by her grandmother’s horses in Washington. With a lifelong passion for horsemanship, she has gained extensive experience in colt starting, tune-ups, lower-level dressage, trail obstacles, and training horses and mules to pack. However, her true expertise lies in driving—training everything from miniature ponies to massive eight-horse hitches. With decades of hands-on experience, Heather is dedicated to helping horses and riders reach their full potential.
Trainer & instructor
Abigail
Abigail brings a well-rounded background in horse training, with experience across multiple disciplines, including hunter/jumpers, dressage, barrel racing, ranch riding, and both English and Western pleasure. A graduate of Houghton University, she studied under various instructors, refining her skills in both the saddle and the classroom. Her training approach is rooted in natural horsemanship, prioritizing clear communication and respect between horse and rider. With a strong emphasis on groundwork as the foundation for success, she works to develop well-balanced, responsive, and confident horses in any discipline.
Our colt starting program
focuses on building a solid
foundation through
groundwork, ensuring
each horse develops trust,
confidence, and
responsiveness for a safe
and successful transition
under saddle.
Our tune-up program helps
refresh and refine your
horse’s skills, focusing
on responsiveness,
softness, and confidence to
create a willing and
well-balanced partner.
Our driving program trains
horses to confidently and
safely pull a cart or
carriage, starting with solid
groundwork and
progressing to single
and team driving for any
discipline.
Our western training
program focuses on
developing athletic,
responsive horses for
events like barrel racing,
pole bending, and ranch
riding, emphasizing
control, speed, and
precision.
With a focus on balance,
suppleness, and precision,
our dressage training
develops a responsive,
athletic horse ready
to excel in both
foundational work
and competition.
Focused on developing skill,
technique, and confidence,
show jumping training at
Burnt Feather Farms
prepares horses and riders
to navigate courses with
precision, speed, and
control.