Kristen Whittaker is the owner and trainer at Whit Acres Farm, and a leading Performance Horsemanship clinician and Western Dressage competitor specializing in communication and progressive training. She began her show career at the age of eleven primarily in the Arabian horse world. She won numerous achievements, and top titles at US and Canadian Nationals, in English and western pleasure as a junior and amateur exhibitor. Kristen went on to become the co-captain of the Stonehill College equestrian team. 

Over the years, Kristen has developed a strong interest in Horsemanship and using effective communication to enrich her skills, training, and teaching of Western Dressage, Training from the Ground, principles of Liberty, fun with Garrocha, and the benefit of versatility/obstacle events to promote leadership and partnership with your horse. 

From 2016-2022, Kristen was a competitor at the WDAA World Show in Oklahoma, earning many Level and Divisional World Championships and titles in Intro thru Level 4 Open.

Furthermore, Kristen has trained and coached Amateur and Junior level riders and their horses to numerous Level and Divisional World Championships. 

Kristen currently holds a position on the USEF WD Committee Board, WDAMA Advisory Board, a McNabb Journeyman certificate, is a member of the SMART Animal Rescue Team, and has extensive experience in equine medical recovery and care.