A career spanning more than 50 years in the equine industry has centered her work on riding instruction, stable management, and equestrian program operations, with over 20 years of expert witness experience including depositions. Her work involves analysis of training practices, horse handling, and facility operations in matters related to equestrian activities, safety, and industry practices.

Her experience covers a broad range of disciplines, including advanced dressage, hunters, jumpers, eventing, and both Western and English riding, along with horse show judging and competition management. She has also managed Quarter Horse breeding operations, including foaling, imprint training, and development of young horses, and has extensive experience teaching riders across skill levels and overseeing instructional programs.

Throughout her professional career, she has led equestrian education and training programs, including directing a college-based equestrian program and riding camp for more than 30 years. She has taught collegiate courses in dressage, Western riding, stable management, horse show judging, and equestrian pedagogy, while supervising riding instructors, stable operations, and competitive equestrian events. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Equestrian Education, with graduate research focused on preparing students for riding instructor certification. She is a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Master Instructor and Site Visitor Trainer, reflecting her expertise in training, certifying, and evaluating riding instructors, equestrian programs, and horse facilities.