From a very early age, horses have always played a major role in every stage and milestone in Teresas life. As a 4th generation farmer, Teresa has been in or around a barn her entire life, embracing the healing power of animals from an early age. She first rode a horse on her family farm at age 3, encouraged by her mother who passed on a deep love and profound respect for horses and a clear sense of what it means to truly understand them.

As a teen, Teresa volunteered at therapeutic riding programs, helping instructors and supporting riders who needed steady encouragement. Those experiences led her into a decade of work with developmentally disabled teens and adults, where she came to understand how much horses can contribute to emotional regulation, trust-building, and a sense of agency. Teresa provides a level of experience and expertise that only comes with time, and can only be earned through hard-won experience.

Across more than ten years of formal instruction and barn management, Teresa has taught riders of all ages, coordinated lesson programs, and supported families who rely on structured, supportive environments. She is a PATH International certified therapeutic riding instructor and an AAHS certified riding instructor, combining professional training with decades of lived barn experience.

Her work at Sterling Stables grows directly out of that background: an approach rooted in calm leadership, attention to individual needs, and a belief that time with horses can help people find confidence, presence, and connection.

Kalee Boltz discovered her love for horses the same way many lifelong equestrians do — at summer horse camp. What started as childhood riding lessons quickly grew into a passion that shaped her future. She went on to earn her B.S. in Barn Management from Averett University, where she deepened her understanding of equine care, training, and the rhythms of a well‑run barn.

For the past four years, Kalee has worked with children in horse summer camps, helping young riders build confidence, learn new skills, and experience the emotional growth that naturally comes from partnering with horses. She believes that horsemanship is more than riding — it’s connection, responsibility, and joy — and she loves sharing that with every child who walks into the barn.

Kalee brings a calm, encouraging presence to Sterling Stables, where she leads both the Horse Powered Reading program and the Homeschool Gym Class. She loves helping students connect academic concepts and physical movement with the rhythm, intuition, and partnership of working around horses. Whether she’s guiding a child through a literacy activity in the arena or cheering on homeschool students during barn‑based fitness challenges, Kalee is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where learning feels joyful, hands‑on, and confidence‑building.

When she’s not in the barn, you’ll likely find Kalee sketching or painting — art has always been another creative outlet for her — or spending time with her energetic border collie, Cooper. She also loves relaxing with family and friends, recharging so she can bring her best self back to the horses she loves.