About Shakespeare Farm
We're Shakespeare Farm
For over 20 years, Shakespeare Farm has been a cornerstone of the equine industry, originally recognized for importing, breeding, and developing elite competition sport horses. Our program was built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and deep horsemanship, producing top-quality Hanoverian sport horses that excelled in competition.
The roots of Shakespeare Farm go back 35 years to a strong foundation in natural horsemanship that shaped the career of owner and trainer, Kimberly Ramirez, long before she entered the world of sport horses and founded Shakespeare Farm. As a young trainer, she had the rare and invaluable opportunity to work alongside Tom Dorrance, starting many young colts. Tom's mentorship instilled in her the importance of patience, feel, timing, and true communication with the horse. This foundation in colt-starting and natural horsemanship became the bedrock of her philosophy and remains at the heart of everything she does.
Building upon that base, Kimberly expanded her experience and knowledge by studying with esteemed mentors such as Manolo Mendez, Jim Masterson, Buck Brannaman, Bertrand Ravoux, Paula Kirkegaard, Dr. Steve Peters, Mark Rashid, Dr. Kerry Ridgway, Dr. Brian McLaren, and many others. These experiences have enriched her approach, allowing her to integrate diverse methodologies into a holistic training program that both respects the horse's natural movement and promotes a harmonious partnership between horse and rider.
Kimberly has also been on the forefront of creating the standards and bringing the recognition of the Friesian breed to the United States Equestrian Federation. She has served multiple terms on the IFSHA Board of Directors by invitation following successes in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding of Hanoverians, served 10 years on the United States Equestrian Federation Friesian Division Board of Directors, and served three years as the United States Equestrian Federation Chair of the Division under David Hunt. Her experiences are well-rounded and well-evolved around multiple breeds and disciplines throughout 35 years of being immersed in equestrian sport.
Beyond Competition...
A New Chapter Begins
While Shakespeare Farm's legacy is deeply rooted in high-level sport and performance, we have evolved into something even more meaningful—a place where horse and rider can grow together in harmony.
Through years of experience, Kimberly observed that many equine athletes and their riders were held back by gaps in foundational knowledge, miscommunication, and physical imbalances. As a result, Shakespeare Farm shifted its focus to helping both horses and riders develop a deeper, more effective connection—free from fear, force, or artificial mechanics.
Today, Kimberly's training incorporates equine bodywork into her training and rehabilitation programs, utilizing her expertise as a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner. By combining hands-on bodywork, movement analysis, and repatterning, she helps horses release tension, restore range of motion, and develop strength and soundness in a way that honors their natural biomechanics.
