Equine Behavior Basics & Positive Reinforcement Training
with Sharon Madere, CHBC
Hosted by:
Kaitlyn Lehman – Owner Heirloom Equestrian Services
Kathleen Kiefer – Local Organizer
Heirloom Equestrian Services
2612 South English Station Rd.
Louisville, KY 40299
(Manual gate – please close after driving through)
Lunch Included! Thank you to our Sponsor:
What to Bring:
- Notebook & pen
- Chair for viewing in covered arena
- Snacks, water,
Nearby Airports:
- Louisville International (SDF) – 25 min drive
- Cincinnati International (CVG) – 2 hour drive
- Blue Grass Lexington (LEX) – 1 hour drive
Nearby Hotels:
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville East; 12301 Alliant Court, Louisville KY 40299 502-785-0850 Rate: $98-$106 + tax, 1 King
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville/Jeffersontown; 11762 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville Kentucky 40299 502-709-6159 Rate: $89 + tax, 1 queen
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East; 1530 Alliant Ave, Louisville Kentucky 40299 502-297-8066 Rate: $143 + tax, 1 king or 2 queens
Barn Rules:
All visitors, auditors and guests should check in at the registration table in in the morning.
- Gates:
- Keep all gates and doors closed when not in use.
- This includes the gate across the driveway—please close it after you drive through. This gate is to remain closed at all times.
- Always double check every lock and gate to make certain they are shut and locked.
- There is no smoking in the barns, the arena or under any roof or building on the grounds
- Please park on the gravel and be considerate of other drivers including those who are hauling horses.
- Be safe and take care of those around you. If you see a dangerous situation, please alert Kaitlyn or Kathleen immediately.
- Any accident or injury to a person or horse must be reported immediately to Kaitlyn or Kathleen, and an accident report must be filled out.
- No running or screaming in the barn or around the barn unless it is an emergency.
- No Guests, children, or dogs allowed in pastures.
- If you, your horse, or your guests break something on the farm, please tell Kaitlyn or Kathleen.
- We reserve the right to charge for any damages your horse might cause to our facilities (stall, barn, fencing, arena, etc). Normal wear and tear is acceptable.
- Share the barn. Please clean up after yourself and anyone who is with you. Help each other.
- Wear appropriate clothing when you work with the horses. Closed toe shoes are required and long pants are preferred.
- Please clean up after yourself in the arena. If the bucket is full, please place the full bucket on the cart in front of the barn. If you see something you feel is dangerous, please contact Kaitlyn or Kathleen immediately. If it is questionable, it is not approved behavior.
- Do not coach other people in the barn. There is only one insured instructor at this facility, and we don’t want accidents.
- Do not adjust any thermostats.
- No dogs allowed.
If you have any further questions, please call or email the Local Organizer
Kathleen Kiefer 502.553.9203 Kathleen.Kiefer@gmail.com