Kirsten Hawkins

Kirsten Hawkins breeds horses in Richmond, Virginia. With more than a decade of experience in equine husbandry, they stay engaged with national horse councils and local shows and attend regular seminars on breeding best practices. They follow guidelines from national equine registries and ensure all breeding stock receives recommended health screening, including evaluations for joint soundness and heart health. Foals are raised alongside their dams in pasture-based paddocks, where they gain daily turnout and early handling to build confidence.

All horses benefit from year-round turnout and routine hoof care. Besides standard training, the farm emphasizes calm ground manners before horses transition to ridden work. Bloodlines draw on both sport and carriage lines, with an emphasis on sound movement and steady nerves. A neighboring riding stable notes the gentle temperaments and solid conformation of these horses, reflecting careful selection and stewardship.