About Me
As a small child, I was introduced to horses on my grandparent's dairy farm. I begged to go see them regularly and it became so annoying to my aunts and uncles, they finally allowed me to go to the horses alone. I was so small I had to learn to stand on things and to lure them closer so I could safely interact.
I could never shake the magical connection and despite my mother telling me I could never earn a living with horses, I became a certified horseback riding instructor. While instructing, I noticed my students were growing emotionally as well as in their horsemanship. Comments from parents, like "She used to be so shy, but now she shares so much! I think the lessons are changing her." and "She was big and loud before she started lessons, and now she is listening." After hearing a number of remarks like this, I chose to seek other ways to facilitate those connections and that led me to EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth & Learning), which was the standard for preparing professionals who wanted to foster the relationship between horse and humans for human transformation.
I am now certified with EAL Academy to facilitate session with horses. This is a culmination of a dream and I invite you to join me in a session to experience the possibilities of horse assisted transformation.
B.S Communication and Secondary Education
Passed Parelli L2
Formerly certified as an Equine Specialist with EAGALA for 7 years and started monthly practice sessioms for the Michigan Networking Group (MI EAGALA) while being their first Events Coordinator
Certified Equine Assisted Experiential Facilitator with EAL Academy
Formerly certified as Riding instructor in Western and Dressage with American Riding Instructor Association
Instrumental in starting the Kalamazoo Valley II chapter of US Pony Club
Driven to refine myself, I've delved into the teachings of many of the best self-development teachers. I use the lessons I've learned from these mentors in my sessions with my clients and horses. Some of the thought leaders I integrate into sessions and am happy to share with clients are:
Byron Katie - Loving What Is
Jon Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements
Eckhardt Tolle - The Power of Now & A New Earth
Wayne Dyer - Any of the many teachings through books and video
Deepak Chopra - Any teachings through books and video
Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life
Marshall Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication