“She is sincere, yet strong..kind, yet firm..sweet hearted, yet tough. An all around amazing representative of the sport.”
Rider, trainer, teacher, manager, employer, employee..
I’ve worn many hats in the relatively short time that I’ve been in this industry. Many hats, in many disciplines. Which brings me to here, a place to share all that’s been learned, the countless stories, the high moments and the low. There have been seasons of being mentored, and seasons of doing it all on my own. Seasons of feeling confident and thriving, followed by burnout and confusion. But it all circles back to the unwavering love for the horses, which keeps me rooted exactly where I’m meant to be.
Now 26 years old,
I’ve lived in 5 different states - Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, Florida, and presently New Jersey. Originally from Virginia, I’ve relocated three times solely for the pursuit of my career. The only move that wasn’t for horses was to Miami, during the brief hiatus of trying a more secure 9-5 life. That being said, I still managed to find my way back into the sport in the heart of Miami, and haven’t looked back since..
I tend to go all in,
An extremist some might say. To be completely transparent, I’d never formally jumped anything prior to April of 2022. Then three months later, I purchase (with the financial help of my brother), a 7yo Belgiam Warmblood gelding from Germany. Not a been there, done that schoolmaster, but a massive, 18.1hh, green jumper that was comfortably going in the 1.20m in Europe. My trainer in Miami brought horses from Europe all the time, and backed me every step of the way.. his belief in me was all I needed. I ran with it, and while it’s no easy feat for me financially.. I’m the happiest I've ever been in my life.
