Staff

Black Forest Equestrian Center has a highly trained and motivated staff to serve your needs.

Katherine Lewis - Owner, Farm Operations, Trainer. Kathy is an FEI level dressage trainer and competitor with eventing experience. Kathy is currently training and competing Dante, her Hanoverian gelding, at Intermedeire II and training her young Trakehner gelding Apachie. Kathy oversees all farm operations and teaches advanced students and adults. A mechanical engineer by degree, Kathy has been involved in horse training and teaching for over 20 years.

Ivan Lewis - Owner, Business Operations. A driving enthusiast and past President of the Aiken Driving Club, Ivan oversees business operations at Black Forest Equestrian Center. When he finds the time, he enjoys driving his matched pair of Clydesdale/Saddlebred crosses. Ivan is also a mechanical engineer by degree, turned horse enthusiast and farmer.

Ken Heath - Grounds Manager, Horse Care. With over 20 years experience in farm operations, Ken oversees daily operations at Black Forest Equestrian Center including horse care and feeding, and farm maintenance.