My first memories are of loving horses, although my formal riding instruction did not begin until I was 12 years old. My junior riding years were spent showing in the local hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing disciplines, and trail-riding. I was active in the Pony Club and 4-H horse programs which instilled the importance of learning all aspects of horse management. During college I worked as an Assistant Barn Manager for a private boarding facility in Santa Cruz. I obtained a teaching credential in 1999 and taught high school English until 2008, when I began working towards a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at St. Mary’s College. In early 2003, I decided to also pursue a career that would combine my love of teaching with my passion for horses. I worked as a groom for local dressage and eventing trainer Brenda Peters-Beare and then in December 2003 began teaching dressage lessons and exploring Horsemanship techniques with Corinne Burt at Bottomley Farm. My experience with horses and with the field of education gives me a broad range of information and techniques to draw upon for my lessons. I believe it is important to continue with my own education as a rider and continue to seek lessons and training for my own horse. Currently I ride with Reagan Hayes, and have taken lessons or clinics with a variety of instructors, including: Brian Sabo, USEA Instructor Certification Program faculty member and coach of Gina Miles (Olympic Silver Medalist); David Adamo, Advanced level competitor; Paula Lacey, "S" Dressage Judge; John Camlin, international level three-day eventing competitor; Nick Holmes Smith, Olympic competitor and Pan-Am gold medalist. Certifications: California Professional Clear Credential Standard First Aid/CPR Member: United States Equestrian Federation United States Dressage Federation United States Eventing Association California Dressage Society |
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