The Woman Who Started It All

Through what God has done, the dream of a little girl has helped open the doors to allow others to turn their own dreams into reality.

I have been fascinated by and loved horses since my earliest memories. My family was horseless growing up, though, which I know makes it virtually too expensive and untouchable for a little girl. Growing up in Kansas, I was involved in ballet and dance, in 1965 our family moved to Japan. In 1970 we came to Colorado. I found a small area with many ponies, I would go under the fence to get closer and touch their warm soft skin. I was thrilled at the smell of horses and to love them. Many years have gone by since that time, but I will never forget how thrilled I was and the lessons learned at the ponies. My parents purchased "Rustie" for me and the adventure began that continues today.

I have been on this journey with horses for over 39 years, and still love horses as much as I did when I was a little girl. I am constantly learning and I am passionate about training and caring for horses. I attended Lamar Community College for Horse Training and Management, Show Tea, English Equitation, Specializing in Trail Classes. I have taught Riding Instruction to children and adults, and individuals with special needs. I have judged horse shows at a local level designed trail classes, trained horses at Pine Run Ranch in Black Forest Colorado and Rushlow Arabian Farm in Romulus Michigan. I have worked with foals, trained stallions and have ridden in many disciplines.

I am a CHA certified Riding Instructor in English–Jumping and Western. I am a Member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), the General Leader for the American Prairie 4-H club in Falcon, Colorado. I was a member of the Pikes Peak Rangerettes and currently I am the Assistant Drill Master. I have the blessing of working with all the individuals that come to IHCYR a non-profit organization that was the dream to allow opportunity for all individuals to learn to ride and share in the special bond with horses.

We are chartered through the Boy Scouts of America, Venture Crew and Learning for Life.

It is so wonderful to see how horses learn and change in their behavior as they respond to our leading in the safe way we respond under the direction of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I hope everyone who comes to IHCYR will be able to safely care for a horse of their own someday and everyone here will begin to understand the language God has placed within these beautiful animals, learn to communicate effectively and see the potential within themselves and the horses as they and we respond to loving leadership and honestly.

I am in awe of our Creator and thankful for the joy He has given to me working with horses, the smiles on the kids faces and fulfilling so many dreams. I now give back what He has given to me.