About Us

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Katelyn Hess has started her professional career as a freelance trainer and rider. Hess Equine LLC has horses for sale at all levels and disciplines. Katelyn will travel to your facility to work with rider(s) and or horse(s). Hess started riding at the age of 5 she rode western for the first two years and then moved on to the English world. In 1999 Katelyn was fortunate to meet and train with Claire Harris from Fox Heath, in Furlong, PA, while under Claire’s tutelage Katelyn learned the finer points of equitation, Hess and her hunter “Kellogg” were a perfect pair in 2001 the couple compiled an impressive 11 champion and 7 reserve champion ribbons out of 18 shows finishing with a win at the AHS 2001 Finals. 2002 brought a new endeavor,...

Barry Wm. Hess

Barry Wm. Hess a co-founder of Hess Equine LLC has spent 31 years in the field of mechanical construction specializing in pharmaceutical clean room design and the supporting infrastructure such as purified water systems, bio safety components and logistical support elements. Before co-founding Hess Equine LLC, 2003 through 2008 Barry was the Operations Director for Nucleonics Inc. During this time designed and engineered, procured bids… awarded contracts and oversaw the construction of a BSL-3, a PCR Lab and a 150 liter Fermentation Suite. He served as the same for Cell Pathways Inc. from 1999 through 2003. While with Cell Pathways he directed the importation of product from Italy handling the coordination of flights (departure and...

Loretta Hess

Loretta is a graduate of Saint Hubert’s High School in Philadelphia… her passion for horses started with her daughter Katelyn, before Co-Founding Hess Equine Loretta’s responsibilities were that of a proud barn Mom. Loretta’s business experience comes from an eclectic background of Electrical Construction and Hospital Health Management. Loretta is responsible for all the work associated with the business including accounts payable, accounts receivable, arranging on the road accommodation and booking stalls for horse shows. Loretta also oversees the paperwork for the import/export of horses and makes sure everything is in order at Hess Equine. As if there’s not enough to do around here, Loretta has been Kevin Babington’s office...

Josh Krzanowski

Josh Krzanowski, a Farrier whose skill and talents have been honed under the watchful eye and skilled hands of Robby Bonger. Born in San Francisco and raised in Wellington Florida, Josh travels the United States and Canada mastering his skills while working on some of the nicest horses in the world. Josh is just as comfortable at the Grand Prix Village as he is at a Mom and Pop neighborhood barn. Some of Josh's clients are Grand Prix and Olympic noteables, Kevin babington, Rodrigo Pesoa, Jimmy Torano and Todd Minikus. When Josh is not shoeing you can find him over a grille or an Asado enjoying time with friends and family.