Horses/Expert Profile

Expertise

Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.

Experience in the area

I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensuring the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.

Organizations

ASPCA, Desert Valley Equestrians, Arizona Equestrian Network, The Equestrian Paddock, & Equine Photographers Network

Publications

The Equestrian Paddock & Soon I will be announce another online publication featuring my monthly articles.

Education/Credentials

AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer

Awards and Honors

Graduated High School with High Honors, College GPA 4.0, OHJA & KHJA Year End Equitation Championships as a junior rider, & ASPCA Maclay Class & USET Class wins.

Past/Present Clients

In the past I have worked for and with Laurie Story, Mindy Darst & Lochmoor Stables, Chris & Matt Payne, Scott Taylor, Camargo Stables, Marianne Murphy, the Lindner family, Brigette Carlson, Bobbi Theis, Cincinnati Theraputic Riding, Sweetwater Stables, Lucy Alibaster, Los Cedros, and Leslie Stohlgren. Currently I am working with private clients.

What do you like about this subject?

I love working with horses! They teach us patience and compassion. What more could a girl ask for? A second horse!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the U.S. Economy: $112.1 billion Number of Americans Involved in the Horse Industry: 7.1 million Number of Full-Time Jobs Provided by the Horse Industry: 1.4 million Total Taxes Paid: $1.9 billion

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The Rahall-Whitfield wild horse bill will restore the prohibition on the commercial sale & slaughter of wild free-roaming horses & burros.