At Rider’s Relief, our Barn Insiders aren’t selected to blend in—they’re chosen because they represent what this community truly looks like at its best: resilient, driven, and unapologetically authentic.
Hayley Kolar is all of that—and then some.
From the moment you meet Hayley, it’s clear she brings a different kind of energy into the barn. She doesn’t try to fit a mold, and she doesn’t adjust who she is to meet expectations. She shows up exactly as herself—focused, capable, and ready to work.
And that’s exactly why she belongs here.
A Story You Don’t Fully See at First Glance
Like many in this sport, Hayley’s journey has been anything but easy.
Earlier in her riding career, she suffered a catastrophic accident that resulted in a broken spine—something that could have ended everything. Later, after decades of recovery, she faced and overcame breast cancer, another challenge that demands a level of strength most people will never truly understand.
Those experiences shape a person in ways that don’t always show on the surface.
Hayley carries that strength with her every day—but she doesn’t lead with it. She leads with her work, her attitude, and the way she continues to push forward.
Earning Her Place—Every Single Day
Today, Hayley is deeply embedded in the equestrian world through her role as the Midwest Representative for Arion Sellier, where she custom fits saddles to horses and riders.
It’s a role that requires precision, trust, and deep technical knowledge—and it puts her in barns, working directly with riders, day in and day out.
She’s not observing this world from the outside.
She’s in it. Living it. Solving real problems for real riders.
The Kind of Drive You Can’t Teach
If there’s one thing that sets Hayley apart, it’s her mindset.
Hayley doesn’t spend time thinking about what might hold her back.
She focuses on what’s in front of her—what needs to be done, what can be improved, and where she can go next. No matter what she’s faced in the past or what challenges show up along the way, her approach stays the same: keep moving, keep building, keep showing up.
It’s not about proving anything to anyone else.
It’s about the standard she sets for herself—and her commitment to always pushing forward.
Even with challenges that would cause most people to step back, Hayley continues to move forward with intensity and purpose.
There’s a quiet confidence in that. A refusal to be defined by anything other than the standard she sets for herself.
And that kind of drive doesn’t go unnoticed.
Expanding What “Belonging” Looks Like
The equestrian world has a long history of tradition—and with that can come expectations about how english riders are “supposed” to look or present themselves.
Hayley doesn’t follow those expectations.
She brings her own style, her own presence, and her own perspective into every space she walks into. And while that might not be what everyone is used to seeing, it’s real—and it’s earned.
Because when it comes down to it, appearance does not define a rider.
Work ethic does.
Resilience does.
Consistency does.
And Hayley has all three.
That’s why choosing her as a Barn Insider matters. It reflects something bigger than just one person—it reflects the kind of community Rider’s Relief is building.
One where riders are valued for what they bring, not how closely they match a mold.
Why Hayley Fits Rider’s Relief
Rider’s Relief was built for riders who show up, push through, and keep going—especially when it’s hard.
Hayley lives that every day.
She understands the physical and mental demands of this lifestyle. She understands what it takes to keep moving forward when things don’t go as planned. And she understands the importance of taking care of yourself so you can keep doing what you love.
That alignment is what makes her such a natural fit.
A Voice That Stands Out—for the Right Reasons
As a Barn Insider, Hayley brings something incredibly valuable: perspective.
Not just from what she’s been through—but from how she continues to show up because of it.
She represents the riders who don’t always see themselves reflected in their sport—but who belong here just the same.
And more than that—she proves it. Hayley's not just riding again, she has taken her show jumping to new heights.
Hayley Kolar doesn’t just break the mold.
She reminds us that the mold was never the point to begin with.
And that’s exactly why we’re proud to have her as a representative of Rider’s Relief.