What year did you begin your relationship at High Horses? I joined the High Horses Barn team in February 2025.

Where did you learn about High Horses? A friend whom I met through working at a community garden together, learned that I was looking for work and interested in working with horses professionally. Her neighbor happened to work at High Horses and put me in touch with the team!

What is your educational background? I earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Earth Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz.

What are your current or previous career highlights? While I spent many years working in the sciences and dabbling at other things, I was happiest when we ran our own homestead, growing and preserving most of our own food, including meat and dairy from goats and chickens, and were lucky enough to have horses.

What are your credentials related to equine-assisted services?  My husband and I had horses on our homestead for 15 years. The horses’ manure helped the soil and their sweet energy helped our hearts. When we could get away from the homestead we would go trail riding. It brought us pure joy. I have learned that I can’t go long without horses in my life in some capacity.

What impact do you see with equine-assisted services? I am fascinated by and so excited to learn about equine therapy!

Did you grow up around horses? Do you currently have horses? We don’t currently have horses, but I hope to again!

Where did you grow up? I grew up primarily in northeastern California, but also had a stint in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

What are some of your favorite non-horse or therapy-related hobbies? Hiking and snowshoeing with my dogs, seeing live music, crafting in my apothecary.

Anything else you would like to share about your family or special interests? My husband and dogs and I have lived in Vermont for only a year and a half, and are still learning and exploring everyday! It’s a dream!

If a horse from High Horses could speak, who are they and what would they say? I had a fun moment with Harry that makes me think he wants to say: “I will always challenge you, and I may drive you crazy, but I will also surprise you and charm you, so don’t count me out!”