I began teaching and training in college before working full-time at Goose Downs Farm, a premier West Coast eventing barn, as head groom, travel barn manager, instructor, and competitor. During college, I
also trained as a working student with Sally and David O’Connor. For over 20 years, I have assisted Sally at every Kentucky 5* competition since its inception, continuing in this role with current commentators from the tower balcony during dressage and show jumping. When I moved to the area in the late ’90s, both Sally and David recommended Waredaca, where I have been ever since. In addition to teaching, I serve as Waredaca’s Volunteer Coordinator and organize Expert Day monthly clinics. I am also a USEA ECP Level 1 – Training instructor.

I also train OTTBs (off the track Thoroughbreds)—my current two are now a schoolmaster guiding students through BN competitions and the other taking me to the AECs and our own 3-Day event. Despite an accident affecting his right shoulder muscle, he continues to excel in dressage. Working with horses and students has always been my passion, and I feel fortunate to be part of the Waredaca team.