About Laura Kelly- Spoolstra
Laura has been riding and training horses since 1980. As a junior rider Laura had the privilege to live, work and ride for Joan Irvine Smith and her farm,"The Oaks" in San Juan Capistrano, Ca.
While Laura was at The Oaks, Joan Irvine Smith was building her breeding and training program with top horsemen such as... Moton W."Cappy" Smith, Arsia Ardalan of Caspian Stables, Joie Gatlin, and George Morris. In 1994 Laura started Aspen Farms (a.k.a. Spoolstra Farms).The purpose was to teach riders how to be successful in and out of the show ring. Laura was also purchasing and starting young prospects at this time. One of them was an Irish Sport horse named "Braveheart" who competed in the 2004 Olympics in Greece.
Throughout the years Laura has taught many green, timid and talented riders how to ride and show successfully.
Spoolstra Farms is now breeding top quality show jumping prospects for the hunter and jumper rings. We have been at the same location for the past 15 years.
While Laura was at The Oaks, Joan Irvine Smith was building her breeding and training program with top horsemen such as... Moton W."Cappy" Smith, Arsia Ardalan of Caspian Stables, Joie Gatlin, and George Morris. In 1994 Laura started Aspen Farms (a.k.a. Spoolstra Farms).The purpose was to teach riders how to be successful in and out of the show ring. Laura was also purchasing and starting young prospects at this time. One of them was an Irish Sport horse named "Braveheart" who competed in the 2004 Olympics in Greece.
Throughout the years Laura has taught many green, timid and talented riders how to ride and show successfully.
Spoolstra Farms is now breeding top quality show jumping prospects for the hunter and jumper rings. We have been at the same location for the past 15 years.