Who Are We

Hi, I'm Michelle 👋

"Born from the Heart of Kentucky Horse Country"

I'm the founder of In The Barn, creating from the heart of Kentucky—where white fences stretch for miles, barn lights flicker on before dawn, and everyone knows someone with hay in their truck.

Living here, surrounded by legendary horse farms and proud farming families, you absorb the rhythm of barn life. The dedication. The humor. The unbreakable bonds between humans and animals. This shop was born from wanting to celebrate all of it.

How It Started

"From a Few Shirts to a Movement"

It started with a few designs inspired by the life I see every day here in central Kentucky—the inside jokes overheard at the feed store, the proud 4-H families at the county fair, the trail riders heading out on misty mornings.

What amazed me was how these simple designs resonated with barn families everywhere. Suddenly, people from Texas to Maine were sharing how that "Barn Hair Don't Care" shirt perfectly captured their morning reality. How our designs made them feel seen and celebrated for the life they've chosen.

That's when I knew In The Barn was bigger than just apparel—it was about community.

Michelle and daughter riding horses in Colorado

Kentucky Roots, Barn Heart

"Where Horse Country Shapes Everything"

My daughter is our family's devoted horse girl, leading us on adventures from trail riding in the Rockies to exploring the legendary farms in our own backyard. Through her eyes, I've learned what dedication really means.

Here in Kentucky, barn life isn't just an activity—it's woven into who we are:

  • Spring means foaling season and everyone checks on their neighbors
  • Summer brings county fairs where kids learn confidence in the show ring
  • Fall harvest reminds us why we choose this slower, richer way of life
  • Winter tests our commitment with frozen water buckets and 4 AM hay deliveries

Every design we create comes from genuine respect for this life—the early mornings, the hard work, the incredible rewards.

What We Create & Why

"Authentic Designs for Authentic People"

From graphic tees to custom stall signs, canvas prints to metal barn art—everything we make celebrates the real moments of barn life.

We're here for:

  • The lesson barn instructor who changes kids' lives one ride at a time
  • The weekend trail rider living for those precious hours of freedom
  • The farm family juggling school schedules and feeding schedules
  • The dedicated horse mom who knows every supplement by heart
  • Anyone who understands that barn time is the best time

Our Promise to You

"Real Designs, Real Service, Real Understanding"

Every piece we create comes from a place of deep appreciation for the barn life:

  • Designs born from actual barn moments (because we listen to your stories)
  • Quality that stands up to real barn life
  • Service that treats you like the neighbor you are

That's why we offer:

  • No minimums – sometimes you just need that one perfect shirt
  • Personalization – your barn name, your way
  • The Neigh-borly Guarantee – if something's not right, we'll make it right

👉 Browse the shop

Michelle's daughter and her horse

Join Our Barn Family

"This Is Your Story"

In The Barn exists because of you—the ones who choose this life every single day. You've shared your stories, your photos, your triumphs and challenges. You've made this little shop from Kentucky into something special.

Whether you're treating yourself, decorating your barn, or finding the perfect gift for your barn bestie, know that every design is created with love for the life you live.

From our Kentucky home to your barn, thank you for letting us be part of your story.

With love and muddy boots, Michelle

P.S. - Tag us @inthebarnshop! Every sunrise stall photo, every show day victory, every "my horse is a mud monster" moment makes our day and inspires our next design.