B.S. in Animal Sciences (Equine Emphasis) – University of Maryland Coursework & Technical Focus: Equine Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Genetics, Reproduction, Facility Management, and Herd Health Science Specialized Certifications & Training: Custom Saddle Fitting, Adaptive Riding Instruction (NCEFT background), Behavioral Groundwork Psychology, and Vaulting Coaching Practical Credentials: 10+ years large-scale barn management & 20+ years multi-discipline training.

Spearheaded daily operations for 80+ head herd. Led vet/farrier care, custom saddle fittings, seasonal scheduling, staff supervision, winter transitions, & adaptive/vaulting instruction. B.S. Animal Sciences (UMD).

With 20+ years of multi-discipline equestrian experience and 10+ years in barn and herd management, I bring deep practical expertise backed by a B.S. in Animal Sciences (Equine Emphasis) from UMD. For 4+ years, I served as the primary operational lead to the Equine Director at Congressional School, co-managing operations for herds up to 80+ head. My expertise spans preventative healthcare, custom saddle fitting, veterinary and farrier oversight, high turnout management, and seasonal transitions. I am a proven team leader with experience assisting in foaling, handling young stock, and managing dynamic herd psychology. My riding, training, and instructional background includes high-level show jumping, eventing, vaulting coaching, fox hunting, colt breaking, and Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) retraining. I also hold specialized experience in military caisson unit instruction and adaptive riding through NCEFT. Dedicated to high-standard care and rider development.

Proven team leader and operational manager with extensive hands-on experience in dynamic herd operations. Assisted in foaling out two mares, with experience handling foals and young stock. Skilled in managing high turnout systems, pastured herds, and individualized care plans. Expertise includes custom saddle fitting, OTTB retraining, vaulting instruction, high-level show jumping, and preventative health protocols. Combines strong leadership with a B.S. in Animal Sciences (UMD).

20+ years of multi-discipline riding, training, and exercise work. Experienced in high-level show jumping, eventing, formal fox hunting, and Western disciplines including cattle roping and rodeo competition. Expert flatwork, groundwork, and biomechanics rider for young, green, or re-training horses—including OTTB restarts, colt breaking, and vaulting horses. Additional background driving and riding heavy draft horses for military caisson units. Versatile across all seats and temperaments.

Extensive background competing across English and Western disciplines, as well as working in high-standard competition environments. Competed locally in Western events, including calf roping, team penning, and gymkhana. On the English side, competed in hunter/jumpers, jumpers, eventing, and dressage. Experienced in managing competition horses, preparing mounts for show days, and maintaining peak athletic conditioning, turn-out standards, and performance health protocols.