I have been an Epona Approved Instructor since fall of 2004. From March 1997-January 2006, I worked as a therapeutic riding instructor/ assistant equine director at an equine facilitated mental health program. Currently, I am Equine Program Director at the Epona Center in Sonoita, Arizona. I am also a life-long horse lover with 30+ years of horse-care-taking.

As the field of equine facilitated experiential learning (EFEL) and psychotherapy (EFP) is  rapidly growing, I feel professionalism, safety (emotional and physical) of participants, our horses, and maintaining integrity is of the utmost importance to me. Therefore, I maintain membership with North American Riding for the Handicap (NARHA) as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI), Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA) a subsection of NARHA, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) level I.

With my herd of seven trained and experienced equine partners, I am able to offer workshops, Conscious Riding and Horsemanship lessons/training, as well as Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning workshops. Workshops range from 3- 5 days, teaching emotional fitness, creativity, non-verbal communication, awakening authenticity, energy centers and personal growth with horses. I am available to travel to your area to facilitate workshops, which can be tailored to fit your individual needs.