My Story

A lifelong passion for horses has led me here-

I began my riding journey at age 5, taking lessons at my ​local barn in Park City, Utah. In my teen years, I competed ​at small local shows with money I saved babysitting-​competing through beginner novice eventing and 1.0m ​jumpers on a leased quarter horse mare trained for cutting ​cows and reining.

By high school, with my first horse, a green OTTB gelding ​named Koda; my focus shifted completely to competitions ​and training. I knew I wanted more, and I knew I needed to ​leave my small ski town to find it-

Right after high school graduation I took my first working ​student position and moved to Maryland with Koda. My ​plan was one gap year to ride horses, then go to ​college...One year quickly became five.

Before I knew it, I was grooming for a dressage trainer in ​Quebec, Canada. In Canada, I fell in love with a Canadian ​Sport Horse named Mickey. Who was for sale, and by ​surprise my dad gave me the best gift ever, Mickey!

Once Mickey became my partner, I got to experience training and ​competitions to the fullest. Togthether we lived in 8 different states. ​Mickey took me from beginner novice up to preliminary level eventing-he ​gave me a taste of the magic that is upper level competition.

In addition to being a working student; I have also been a head groom for ​Clark Montgomery and Sydney Elliott. I have groomed professionally at ​the 4* Level of eventing at Bromont in Quebec, Canada and at Fair Hill ​Horse Trials in Maryland. My top priority has always been a happy and ​comfortable horse.

I would not be the horsewoman I am today if it were not for the time I ​spent as a groom.

Beyond grooming, I wanted to truly advocate for the horses, and learn ​how to relieve their pain- this led me to Massage Therapy, studying ​biomechanics of the horse and rider, and ways to strengthen the horse from ​the ground. I am passionate about continuing my education, currently I am ​in a program for Kinesiology Taping and Myo-fascial release.