Kim L. Beardsley von Hopffgarten

It was in a pony club clinic with Kim that I rode my first leg yield. What a thrill. Watching the partnership that she had with Woodimix was inspiring to me back then and still to this day. I am forever grateful to the Beardsley family for bringing world class dressage into my world in the 80's. So sorry for the loss of kindness and passion that was Kim.

To the family, I am a horse massge therapist and I used to work on both Kim and Dietreich's family. I was shocked to hear of her passing, and my heartfelt condolences to you all, much love and light, Ann Turner, Abbotsford, B.C.

My mother Jutta Langhein (born on Nov 12, 1911), still healthy living in Freiburg (Breisgau) - sister of the mother of Kim's husband Dietrich - and my family (me: Joachim & my wife Tomiko Buja Langhein, our children Erik & Annabel) are very shocked to learn that Kim passed away so unexpectedly and at such a young age. (Dr. Joachim Langhein, Heidelberg, Germany)

So sorry to hear of your loss. Kim was a grade school friend. Even then, she had a remarkable character. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Dear Beardsley Family,

I just want to offer my condolences, and also my thanks for the very important part that Kim and Blackwood have played in my life. My time there as a working student with Kim and Dietrich (and Melissa!) will always be a very fond memory. What I learned there still plays a large role in my life in so many ways. Kim always shared her wealth of knowledge about horses and riding in such a simple, supportive and unpretentious manner. A truly great teacher!

Kim touched the lives of many people, mine being one of them. I miss her dearly. You are all in our thoughts. Take Care, Duschka Fowler (and Joanna)

Dear Jim and Marge and family,

I was so saddened to hear of Kim's passing. She was a talented rider, a lovely person and will be greatly missed. She was part of my "good old days" of dressage in the Pacific Northwest.
Sincerely,
Pam and Peter Pentz
Derby Farms