I have always had a passion for horses and research, naturally leading me down a path towards tack fit, biomechanics, and dissection research. I have utilized my background in scientific research to create teachable models in both tack fit and other horseless simulations, with a focus on the horse’s comfort and welfare. I have spent countless hours researching, reading books, watching videos, and taking instructions from those whom I consider to be masters at their skills - horsemen and women, researchers, behaviorists, and veterinarians - in order to cultivate my knowledge and teaching style.  My goal is to do everything in my power to enhance my communication with the horse and to share that ability and knowledge with others. I completed a Senior Equine dentition course facilitated by Cornell University and I am proud to have been a clinician presenting Bit Fitting at the Western States Horse Expo in Rancho Murieta, CA in June 2025.  I am also an experienced large animal veterinary assistant, having spent nearly 5 years working both ambulatory and in-hospital at Comstock Equine Hospital in Reno, Nevada. Presently, I work part-time at Comstock, providing overnight emergency and critical care in addition to training full-time.