Keiri Kaneps - Trainer Keiri grew up and began her riding career in Minnesota under the tutelage of John and Stephanie Kaneps. After graduating with a degree in Visual Communication from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, she decided to turn professional in 1984. After establishing Studio Farms, Inc. in 1990, Keiri relocated to Colorado in1995. Since turning professional Keiri has ridden and produced numerous zone and state champion from Ponies to Regular Working Hunters in both Zones 6 and 8.
Keiri's accomplishments include four Horse of the Year awards in the state of Colorado: Bel Aire, CO Star and Brescia, winner of the International 4 year old Hunter Futurity on Gibson in 2001 and state champion, zone champion and 5th nationally in the Regular Working Hunters on her own Brescia in 2007. Since 2000, Keiri has been WCHR Professional Champion in the Central Mountain Region five times, Reserve once and 3rd three times. Keiri currently holds an "R" Hunter and Equitation Judges card and certified by the USHJA Trainer Certification Program.
Victor Kaneps - Business Manager Vic has been around horses his entire life learning to ride at an early age. His father, John Kaneps, and John's wife, Stephanie, operated a Hunter/Jumper facility outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Growing up around the horse industry has allowed Vic to learn and hone skills essential for managing the many aspects of the equine business. Realizing how fast the industry was changing, Vic went on to acquire a degree in Economics with a minor in Computer Science from St. Cloud University. Vic plays an integral role managing the business aspects of Studio Farms, Inc. and is responsible for the transportation of Studio Farm's horses as well as those of many other local show stables. Currently Vic holds his "R" Jumper Judges card.
Ziva, Tesha and Gus No barn is complete without the loving and charismatic barn dog. In our case, there are three! Ziva, Tesha and Gus are a welcome sight around the barn and are always up for a quick snuggle or romp down the barn isle.
Keiri Kaneps - Trainer
Keiri's accomplishments include four Horse of the Year awards in the state of Colorado: Bel Aire, CO Star and Brescia, winner of the International 4 year old Hunter Futurity on Gibson in 2001 and state champion, zone champion and 5th nationally in the Regular Working Hunters on her own Brescia in 2007. Since 2000, Keiri has been WCHR Professional Champion in the Central Mountain Region five times, Reserve once and 3rd three times. Keiri currently holds an "R" Hunter and Equitation Judges card and certified by the USHJA Trainer Certification Program.
Victor Kaneps - Business Manager
Ziva, Tesha and Gus
