Hey, I’m Abigail Haman

Owner of Haman’s Riding School and Haman’s Horseshoeing. 

I have been involved in the equine industry for over seven years. I have had the pleasure of working with many accomplished riders, trainers, farriers, veterinarians, and clinicians. I’ve had the joy of riding with all kinds of equine enthusiasts working in different disciplines. I have experience in breeding, raising, doctoring, training, as well as various other equine activities.

Growing up I’d do whatever it took to get around horses. My mother couldn't even take me to the grocery store without me pitching a fit about riding the arcade horse out front for fifty cents. Every pasture with a horse caught my attention. At eight years old my passions ignited when I was gifted a birthday present of a week-long Horseback Riding camp. The camp taught students how to approach, communicate, and behave around horses. The week-long course covered barn etiquette, how to approach a horse, grooming, general care, how to halter, saddle, bridal, and ride safety. At the end of the week, there was even an in-house competition and the top riders won ribbons and awards. I was officially hooked!

Throughout Grade school, I went to equine events and frequented local farms and ranches. When I wasn’t able to get out and be with horses, I was reading books about horses. I was watching Black Beauty, Seabiscuit, Flicka, Secretariat, and any other western or movie with a clip of a horse galloping into the sunset.

In a leap of faith, I bought a local problem horse. He had plenty of bad habits, no manners, and minimal training. I had found myself a project horse! We taught each other a lot in the coming months, which have turned into years. It was the start of a new friendship and the turning of a chapter for us both. This was where my passion for helping horses began. 

Throughout college, when I wasn't studying agriculture, business, and equine science. I was working on various ranches training, exercising, and riding horses where I learned tips, techniques, and strategies to sharpen my knowledge and skills. When I had an available day, it was always spent trail riding and attending competitive events. 

The next jump I took in horses was as a farrier’s apprentice, I started tagging along with local farriers. Where I was encouraged to pursue a career in hoof care. Fast forward Six-months and I was graduating from farriers school. I found myself surrounded by fire and steel. I was now a local Farrier. Yet, I still wanted more riding time with the horses. I wanted to learn more about training methods and horse psychology.

For the past seven years, I have been balancing my farrier work, my passion to train horses, and my desire to help others. With more exposure to horses, l always find something new and fascinating to recapture my curiosity. It's an endless educational journey. I will always be a lifetime student of horses. There is so much that I would like to share with you about my western ranching lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you!