I was born and raised in  western Washington, and started formal riding lessons around age 6. During my teenage years I was a working student for Heidi Snider Kauffman, and I continued working and competing on the ‘A’ circuit until I graduated high school in 2006. In 2006 I moved to Ellensburg, WA and competed on the Central Washington University Equestrian Team while also holding the position of coach for both the english and western teams. In 2011 I took a 14 year old un-started mare and turned her into a honest and competitive Three Day Eventing horse. During that time I worked for Mary Burke, a top Three Star eventing trainer. In 2013 I qualified for the USEA Area VII championships and the USEA National Championships on the mare that I started. 

In 2014 my understanding of horses and horsemanship began to change when I was introduced to more traditional horsemanship methods, and was given an opportunity to ride with Peter Campbell. Peter’s clinic changed the trajectory of my life with horses. I have continued to grow in my horsemanship, and I study philosophies ranging from colt starting foundations, to classical equitation, to bridle horse traditions. I am currently interested in helping people and horses learn how to use their bodies more efficiently both on the ground and under saddle.

I earned a BS from Washington State University in Psychology, and went on to graduate with an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from Central Washington University in 2019. I currently practice as a School Psychologist, supporting young children and adolescents in school. I am dedicated to connecting my background in psychology and my passion for horses to help people gain a better understanding of how to build connected and confident partnerships with their horses.