Who is "The Honest Horsewoman"?

Founder: Kelli Murphy

The Honest Horsewoman's founder, Kelli Murphy, is a life-long learner and lover of horses. She is a Connecticut certified science teacher who wants to share her passion for horses and all they have to teach us.

She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut, where she trained horses, worked on local horse farms, and was Captain of the Morgan Horse Drill Team. She has over 10 years of experience teaching people how to be their best for the horses they love.

Her farm in Killingworth is a peaceful, judgement-free zone where horses can be horses and humans learn from them. The horses are kept in wide open spaces with other horses and fed species-appropriate diets.

Come visit today for a wholesome, holistic equestrian experience.

What Makes Us Different

We are a non-competitive, non-traditional barn. Our horses live natural lives and we seek to enrich their lives with our presence instead of the other way around.

We use minimalistic and alternative tack including bitless bridles and Total Contact Saddles.

We value the horse's consent in all the work we do, and frequently practice skills at liberty with our horses.

Who We Look Up To

As strong believers in life-long learning, we are constantly taking in information and practice the philosophy of "when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelou

Some of our favorite resources include...

- Warwick Schiller

- Amy Skinner

- Nahshon Cook

- Emma Massingale

- Dr. Susan Fay (Sacred Spaces)

- Jamie Jackson (Paddock Paradise)

- Karen Rohlf (Dressage Naturally)

- Lockie Phillips (Emotional Horsemanship)

- Best Horse Practices

- Evidence Based Horsemanship

Meet the Team

Our horses are the most important part of our team. Without them, we would be lost.

Treasure

Morgan Mare

Azure

Arabian Gelding

Luna

Morgan Mare

Our Photo Gallery

If you take a great picture of yourself or your student working with The Honest Horsewoman, share it with us for a chance to get it featured here on our website!