I attended Houghton University to study equine management and performance and have taken Equine Facility Management I & II, Equine Science I & II, Horsemanship I & II, Riding Through the Disciplines, Dressage, Competition Dressage, Principles of Western, Methods & Materials of Equine Assisted Therapies, Program Planning, Professional Development, and Principles of Management. During my time at Houghton, I also obtained my CHA EFM Level 1 Certification.

I have worked as a groom, farmhand, and farm maintenance worker. Completed a Equine Management internship where I was responsible for assigned assistant barn manager duties.

I have been working directly with horses for two and a half years, completing tasks like grooming, feeding, turnout, and barn cleaning. I have assisted with vet and farrier visits and have volunteered in show positions including serving as a professional photographer.

I have been working with a 19 year old Friesian paint mare in training level dressage and basic level western. A 20 year old thoroughbred in intermediate hunt seat and training level dressage. A 27 year old warmblood in intermediate hunt seat and training level dressage. A 22 year old warmblood in training and first level dressage.

I have competed in 2 dressage schooling shows, 2 western schooling shows, and 1 hunt/jump schooling show, all of which I was my horse's groom. I have worked shows in various show staff positions and have dragged arenas for 2 recognized shows.