Owner, Instructor, Manager

I was born and raised in Germany.
At the age of 6 I got my first cat and finally convinced my parents to add a dog at 16.
My horse love started at my grandparents farm. But where others sought to ride faster and jump higher, I was always drawn mostly to the care and behavior of these beautiful creatures.
Through my husband’s military service when I did not feel comfortable owning a horse I volunteered and leased with the goal to learn whatever I could about them and what makes them tick.
At our last duty station, I had the opportunity to learn a lot about illness, injury, and trauma – both mental and physical – as I volunteered at a rescue.
Having settled in Goffstown, New Hampshire I finally got my own horse and keep learning. We now live with a multitude of animals. 
When I took my Equi-First Aid course I knew I wanted to teach it too and signed up to get certified. Adding the Canine and Feline certifications followed logically.

In 2024, I qualified as Lead Trainer to assist in the onboarding of Equine First Aid new instructors. I am hoping to spread my knowledge to my new team mates and help them find success along their journey.

With my own animals I have embraced positive reinforcement as my training method. Whether I am working with my untamed mustang who joined us in 2024, my traumatized senior pony, the troublemaker goats or my cats, R+ helps me connect while giving them choice to opt out when it gets overwhelming.