Wonderland

I have been horse crazy since I was a little girl.  My mother had horses as a teenager and passed the passion to me. 

I started my riding lessons at Foxfield Riding School in California.  My weekly riding lesson was the highlight of my week. I still remember the excitment that came with those riding lessons.  I love seeing the same thing in my students today.  At age 14, I was invited to join the Foxfield Equestrian Drill Team.  We rode without bridles and saddles in a routine with jumps.  We Performed all over the state doing our precision routine at fairs, horse shows and parades.

In addition to the drill team, I started showing my large pony Thumbelina.  When I outgrew "Tummy", I moved up to my favorite old guy, Conrad.  He was a grumpy ex-grand prix jumper who still loved to jump. 

During my freshman year at Washington State University,  I volunteered with PETE (Partnership for Equine Therapy and Education) and leased a little Morgan horse from the schools riding program.  I then transferred to California Lutheran University and started teaching at Elvenstar Riding School.  In addition to teaching, I was an assistant trainer and work with the horses in the show program. 

After college, I moved to Orange County and started riding a sweet little quarter horse, Reggie, at Rivertrail Stables.  I got back into showing and soon started teaching beginners at Rivertrail.  Unfortunately, the county took the land, and the stables closed after a few years.  I relocated to the Long Beach Equestrian Center where I once again enjoyed teaching beginners.

After getting married and moving to Idaho, I found my wonderful mare, Lucy, and my husband and I found this property.  Five years later I now have 5 wonderful lesson horses and enjoy caring for a great group of "step horses" that board with us.

I am very active in the Boise Saddle and Jump Club and can always be found at their horse shows.   I love teaching and I love taking care of the horses, hope you come to visit!