Horses and ponies have been an integral part of my life since childhood. Growing up on the west side of Michigan, I spent summers competing in both Western and English disciplines as well as teaching young children the basics of riding.  I fell in love with Hunters and Jumpers as a young teen and began focusing on basic dressage and equitation.  I continued to compete as a member of the Michigan State Equestrian Team while pursuing a degree in Communications at MSU.

After teaching my own daughters to ride at a young age, it seemed a natural progression to pick up where I had left off.  I once again found myself teaching both children and adults the joys of riding, the responsibilities of horse care and guiding them to test themselves through the excitement of  competition.  Over the last 15 years I have enjoyed coaching students from local schooling shows to national competitions.

I am a board member of the Michigan Hunter Jumper Association (MHJA) 

 and a Vet Assistant with a large Oakland County Equine practice.  My involvement with these organizations allows me a unique professional network in which I continue to learn and better understand current trends within the industry.