Judy Holtzman is the owner and operator of Holtzman Riding Academy. Judy and her husband Ray moved to Benton and started the Academy. Judy and Ray have worked with horses for years. Judy has shown in many classes, including Western Pleasure, Halter, Barrels, Poles and Reining to name a few.,  She and Ray are successful in breeding, showing, and fitting halter horses. They have received many honors from several states including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas, Kentucky and Missouri.

Judy is the only Certified Resistance Free Trainer and Riding Instructor practicing in the state. 

Resistance Free training was developed by Richard Shrake, who is a Professional Horseman, Judge, Lecturer, and Clinician.

       Judy attended one of his clinics and was so impressed, she decided to attend his graduate course. w Most people complete the course in four years, Judy graduated in a year.