Lived On-Site as Head Groom & Working Student for Gwen Blake Dressage at Donida Farm, Auburn, Washington. Gwen is an international dressage competitor and coach at the Grand Prix Level. Donida Farm is one of the best known premier equestrian facilities in the Pacific Northwest; host to USDF Recognized Shows, Regional Championships, schooling shows and clinics.

Working Student for FEI rider and trainer at Silver Hill Stable, Manor, Texas. Silver Hill Stable was a private facility specializing in the breeding, training, and sales of Dutch warmbloods. Also host to schooling shows and breed shows.

Head Dressage Trainer & Barn Manager at Emerald Arabians, Fall City, Washington. Emerald Arabians was a private facility specializing the breeding, training, and showing of Arabian horses.

Instructor, Trainer, Camp Director, & Barn Manager at Wonder Stables, Pullman, Washington. Wonder Stables was a multi-discipline boarding facility and host to children’s riding camp, schooling shows, and Washington State University Equestrian Team collegiate events.

English Rider & Farm Hand at Deerfield Farm, Preston, Washington. World class Appaloosa training facility.

Competed in Jumpers while living abroad, Santiago, Chile

Successfully trained horses from start (halter-broke, zero training) to confident USDF competitors.

Consistently qualifying and competing at USDF Regional Championships

4-H participant/competitor at State Fair 

Successfully trained and competed in Western Pleasure, Western Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, and Classical Dressage