Leap Of Faith Training Services

 "Wishes"

 "Wishes Come True"
1995 Thoroughbred gelding 17hh

Krista and Wishes, have been together since she purchased him in 2000 (after he was injured on the track) as an eventing prospect.  Spending 18 months retraining Wishes in both Dressage and jumping they successfully competed at recognized Horse Trials for 5 years.

Their first show was the USEA recognized  Redlands Horse Trials in Maryland.  Wishes placed 6th out of 18 horses going clean and clear in both phases of jumping to finish on his Dressage score.  Since then they have brought home numerous placings and wins at both Horse Trials and Jumper shows.  You can see competition pictures of them here.

Now retired from showing, Wishes helps Krista pony young horses and is a schoolmaster mount for her more experienced students.  Wishes is enjoying his new job and is an excellent example to the less experienced horses he works with.

OUR NEWEST ADDITION

"Hand Made In Time"
Breaker

2006 ApHC gelding 18hh

"Breaker" came to Krista in August of 2009.  From the first time Krista met Breaker it was magic.  The pair have completed their first season of recognized eventing.  Breaker's first recognized USEA event in May they finished on their dressage score to earn 5th place.  In Oct., at Breaker's second USEA event they added only 4 show jumping faults to their dressage score finishing in 3rd place.  

Bred by Hopes Creek Ranch in College Station, TX,

Breaker's sire is Multiple World Champion All Hands on Zip, and he is out of the Thoroughbred mare Right In Time, a Mr. Prospector granddaughter. Breaker's outstanding conformation, movement, and excellent mind make him an exceptional prospect!

*Many thanks to Ann for making this incredible dream a reality!*

Above: Krista and Breaker competing at NWEC Horse Trials in 2011

About Krista:

Krista started riding at the tender age of 3. At 7 she had begun walking 2 miles to hang over the fence of a local barn begging for a moment with the horses. The horse owner took Krista under her wing, teaching her about grooming and general horse care. Her further experiences with other local barns saw her teaching/training and showing for private owners.

By 1988 Krista was hired as the Barn Manager and Trainer for Facade of Jewell (FoJ) stables in Bealton, VA. Krista started, showed, and sold client horseswhile at FoJ. She bought prospect horses and retrained them for sale. 

Her jobs included galloping and conditioning the owner's racehorses, and training/showing horses in Hunters, Western Pleasure, Pleasure, Harness and Trail. While working for FoJ she trained and showed undefeated high-point jumper champion, The Magistrate and reserve champion, Flashy Dancer in the Clifton Saddlery Jumper series.

In 1990 Krista began working for Mulford Summer Camp and Bay Ridge Stables in Centreville, VA as an instructor. She spent the next 18 months teaching Hunt Seat to riders Tiny Tot through Advanced.

Krista opened Leap Of Faith Training Services (LOFTS) in 1990 as well. She found a niche market - private owners who needed trainers and instructors who would come to them.   Word of mouth facilitated a sharp and steady rise in Krista's client base in the first 6 months. Within a year of beginning LOFTS, Krista had a waiting list of clients eager for her services.

Moving to California in 1996 Krista began working for Stone Mill stables and coaching students on the 'A' circuit (hunters).  She also began working for Raven Roost Ranch training their Thoroughbred stallion in Dressage and teaching him to jump she also helped with young horses.

Over the ensuing years Krista has worked with many different types of horses and at several barns as an instructor and trainer. Her specialty has become retraining challenging and off track horses. 

In 2003 Krista began competing in recognized eventing with her OTTB Wishes. 2004 saw Krista return to the hunter world as the manager of Cavallo Farm, a large 'A' barn located in Northern VA, where she was also an instructor.

In May of 2010 Krista accepted a job as the Equine Program Manager for Bear Creek Equestrian Center.  Stop by and visit us at our new location!