Our Purpose

Producing Smiles and improving lives, by providing human-horse connections.

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Core Values 

Our Core Values are the guiding principles that define our atmosphere, interactions, and how we deliver exceptional service

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We are Welcoming

At Legacy Stables, we believe in creating a welcoming space for everyone. We want you to feel comfortable being yourself, regardless of your age, abilities, or background. Our environment is laid-back and positive, so you can feel safe to come as you are. We focus on creating a peaceful and fun atmosphere filled with gratitude for the opportunity to connect with horses and build relationships with others.

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We are Caring

At Legacy Stables, we care about creating a welcoming and positive experience for you. We understand the powerful impact horses can have on people which is why we offer programs designed for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Whether it’s through newfound confidence or growing your equestrian skills, our goal is to see you smile and feel a sense of belonging. We do this by fostering a supportive and respectful environment where everyone feels encouraged to grow and succeed.

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We Strive for Excellence 

At Legacy Stables and Karin’s Horse Connection, your enjoyment and learning are our main goals. Our experienced instructors create a safe and welcoming environment where you can explore the world of horses. We communicate clearly, work efficiently, and can adjust our approach to fit your needs to make sure you have a successful experience. With our well-trained horses and friendly staff, you’ll not only gain valuable skills and knowledge but also have a fun and rewarding time at the barn

Over the years we have grown, offered new services, and with this growth came name changes. When we first started our business, we were called “A Vaulting Connection, LLC” because we founded our vaulting club at the same time.  We had one horse we used for both vaulting and therapeutic riding. A Vaulting Connection, LLC was confusing for our clients with special needs because they didn’t vault.  A couple of years later, we applied for nonprofit status and changed the name to Therapeutic Horse Connection to better represent the nonprofit’s core mission. While this was occurring, we had some highly competitive vaulters competing at national level, and wanted to ensure the judges knew they weren’t therapeutic competitors. So neither Therapeutic Horse Connection nor A Vaulting Connection really worked for us as a name.

At that time, I did not have my own stable, and so we chose Karin’s Horse Connection for our business and left Therapeutic Horse Connection/A Vaulting Connection for our nonprofit.

In 2012 we bought our property, a farm with the land. We built pastures, stalls, an indoor arena, and live here now with 25 horses. We called it Legacy Stables. The next logical step was to change the name for the business to Legacy Stables LLC. This freed up the name Karin’s Horse Connection, which we then used as DBA for Therapeutic Horse Connection. This way, our special needs clients, as well as our competing vaulters, can feel good to be under the same roof.

Our focus is to offer riders a calm, relaxing environment in which to enjoy time with horses. Life is stressful enough, time at the barn should not be. Click on a photo to see more.