bio

I bring forth a lifetime of experience and knowledge to the horse industry for those who are looking for guidance to better their relationship with their horses.  

Growing up from age 6 with my own horses, I was an avid competitor in eventing, jumping and dressage.  Climbing the ladder of levels with great speed, I was eventing at training level at age 14 and second level dressage at age 15, and jumping 5 1/2' courses at 15.  I always looked at riding as an art form and was always seeking knowledge from the best of the best in the area I lived.  

I launched my teaching and training business at age 18 because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of horses.

 In a world that was chaotic at times, my horses were always there for me as my grounding and my therapy. 

 In 1995, I found "A REVOLUTIONARY STYLE OF HORSEMANSHIP" that made the lives of horses better through consistent work, gymnastic exercises, and improving their balance on the ground and in the saddle.  Incorporating body work, structural alignment techniques,   and physical movement therapy to build the fundamentals of balance and soundness. 

My LIFE MISSION is to preserve and revolutionize the art of horsemanship bringing together a holistic approach, providing long term results.  Beginning with nutrition all the way to saddle work.

STRIVING FOR PERFECTION 

2020 ~ Continue to Educate Humans and Horses adhering to Classical Principles 

2006 ~ Formed Alivio LLC - Providing clients with endless knowledge and opportunities to improve their riding skills and to achieve their riding goals.

1995 ~ Started my Classical Education under Linda LeGrande.  Following with studying under a world-renowned riding master, whom was the protege of the Greatest Riding Master of the 20th Century, Nuno Oliveira.  

1990 ~ Began My Classical Journey & Started Teaching, Training, Clinicing, Boarding, & Breeding Professionally

1980 ~ Began my Riding Journey - Avid Pony Clubber - Competed & Evented up to Training Level - Dressage  up to Second Level - Show Jumper up to 5 1/2' - Trained under Olympic Eventer - Participated in numerous clinics with world class instructors

ALIVIO'S MISSION STATEMENT

Incorporating balance into the lives of horses and humans by embracing a higher connection through combining the Alivio Method.  

Consistently cultivating my skills, inspiring and guiding others to be the best they can for their equine partner.

For the love of HORSES and the well being of both.