Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My passion for training, riding, and understanding
these incredible animals started at a young age, shaped by the horses who taught me some of my most valuable lessons.
It all began with my mother’s heart horse, Ellie—a beautiful, registered American Quarter Horse mare with a heart of
gold. She was the first horse I ever rode and the one who guided me through many of my early experiences in the horse
world. From regular riding to my first competitions, Ellie was my steady partner, always carrying me forward.
As my skills grew, so did my ambitions. In 2010, we welcomed a little pony named Tornado into our lives. Though she wasn’t always easy, she quickly became my heart horse. Together, we worked through challenges, learning from each other every step of the way. By 2013, I was competing at the 4-H fair with both Ellie and Tornado, fueling my passion for showing and pushing myself to new levels. I spent my youth exploring every aspect of riding I could—halter, western pleasure, barrels, pole bending, English pleasure, jumping, horsemanship, and even cross-country. If it involved horses, I wanted to try it. Whether in a saddle or bareback, I was determined to grow as a horsewoman.
Accomplishments & Milestones
Over the years, I’ve achieved many personal and competitive successes, both in the show ring and in my journey
as a trainer.
Some of my most memorable accomplishments include:
• 4-H Show Ring Success – Ellie and I consistently placed at the top of our classes, earning
multiple first-place and champion titles.
• 2014 – I began trick and liberty training with Tornado, teaching her to bow, lay down, sit, stay,
come, perform liberty circles, rear, and play dead—all on cue.
• 2018 – Ellie and I won the Miss Tri-State Jr. Rodeo Queen contest and rode in the Tri-State Rodeo
and parade.
• 2019 – Grand Champion, Youth Division at the River Valley Trail Challenge.
• 2020 – Grand Champion, Pro Division at the River Valley Trail Challenge.
• 2020 – Began taking on client horses, working with 4–5 different owners throughout the summer.
• 2022 – Continued client training with an expanded client base, working with 5–6 horses throughout
the summer and fall.
• 2023 – Winner of the River Valley Horse Camp’s Colt Starting Contest.
• 2024 – Rocky won Adult High Point for Cedar County’s Speed Show.
• 2024 – Rocky won multiple Grand Champion titles at Tall Pine Farms.
• 2024 – Rocky became a 19x Champion Title Holder in his first show year, including four Grand
Champion wins in the Hartwig Virtual Shows.
