From the moment I first sat on a horse, I felt at home. Working with horses has always been my strongest skill — one I continue to develop, refine, and pour my heart into.​
The chestnut Arabian you’ll see in many of my photos was the first horse I trained myself, back when I was 18. He came off the track severely underweight and shut down. When I sold him, he was happily teaching a teenager how to jump — and there’s no better feeling than knowing I helped create that horse.​
My second “heart horse” was Savvy, a bay Trakehner mare. From the moment I tried her, I saw red flags — the kind that would make most people walk away. But I saw potential. I brought her home (without the studded noseband they suggested — yikes), slowed everything down to the walk, and rebuilt from there. In time, we became an incredible team.​ Forget studded nosebands, I could ride her without a bridle at all!
I guess you could say I love the misunderstood horses — the ones that need a little more time, and a lot more patience, creativity, and compassion. To me, horses are not tools. They’re thinking, feeling beings. My goal is to meet their needs, earn their trust, and help them want to work with me.​
I’ve ridden in backyard barns and at the most coveted show barns. I’ve taken lessons, ridden in clinics, and spent years learning through experience. And here’s what I’ve learned:
I care about the horse before the course, every single time.
I spent over a year completing courses and exams to become a Certified Pressure Proof Coach, a program focused on the mental side of equestrian sports. I even had the opportunity to co-coach several clinics alongside Daniel Stewart. After an intensive week-long certification course, I also earned my CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Instructor Certification — Level 3 English with Jumping and Level 1 Western.​
No one told me to pursue these certifications. They weren’t required. I chose to step up and invest in my growth because I believe in doing things the right way — not the easy way.​
What I discovered through these experiences is that my true strength lies in problem solving. I’m what you might call hyper-observant — I tend to notice the small things others miss, and I have the ability to process what I see and adjust in real time. That’s a huge part of why my work with horses succeeds.​
I’m also incredibly adaptable. I’ve ridden nearly every size, shape, and style of horse out there — ponies, warmbloods, drafts, and everything in between. And truthfully? I thrive on that variety. Each horse brings its own puzzle to solve, and that’s exactly what keeps me inspired.​