About Us

Catherine's life long goal has been to build a sanctuary for horses and riders to feel accepted, supported, cared for and loved. Dedication to horses began early for Catherine. She worked hard as a rider, working student and apprentice for years while working as a Summer Camp counselor to camp director and trail guide to Barn Manager, Riding Instructor for UT of Austin Informal Classes as well as, head trainer at several facilities in Texas and Kentucky.

 

Catherine has always enjoyed showing and developing horses for many disciplines but her passion lies in teaching horses and riders together. Catherine teaches English and Western riding lessons to all ages and levels of riders. Her gift for teaching and adapting teaching styles to tailor to students learning styles is unmatched in the area. Catherine's ability to gently and effectively move a rider's body and awareness in the saddle to immediately and positively affect the horse is refreshing. She has a no yelling approach. "Rider's and horses need to not only feel successful for their confidence but, have a full support system. No one wants to show up for stress and anxiety ride after ride. This should be fun and educational for all parties." 

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Catherine loves spending time with all equines but especially her herd. She still competes on her privately owned mounts in Western Dressage Equitation and Western Dressage. "I cannot say how much I love having my horses live at home in my yard. It's a dream come true!"