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About

Upon realizing the complex disconnects that exist between equestrians, park personnel and other user groups, I began writing and educating with the goal of creating safer trails and a better understanding of recreational equestrian trail riders and their simple, yet unique needs. I have presented at the following park conferences:

​Great Lakes Park Training Institute 

February 2025

February 2026 (upcoming)

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​The Park Ranger Institute - Board Member since 2015

North Carolina

January 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022

April 2022,

March 2023, 2024, 2025

January 2026 (upcoming)

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COSA (Colorado Open Space Alliance) Vail, Colorado 2020

(Cancelled due to Covid)

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American Trails International Symposium

Portland, Oregon 2015
Syracuse, New York 2019

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Ohio Parks and Recreation Conference

Columbus, Ohio 2012

 

National Parks and Recreation

Atlanta, Georgia 2011

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Contributing Writer

American Trails
Horse Trails of America

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Articles Featured in:

AERC - 2021 Endurance News 

Connecticut Horse Council - 2021 Spring/Summer Newsletter

Endurance.Net - 2019 E-newsletter

Wisconsin Horse Council - 2015 Newsletter

Toledo Area Bike Club - Newsletter 2011

LA County Trails - County website

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Other Contributions:

Chewy.com (Interview for article by Katie Navarra Bradley)

Late Night Riders Podcast with Ramm Fence 2018

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Ranger Led Trail Ride
Photo by Art Weber
2001 Ranger Led Trail ride - Oak Openings Preserve
Horse Trail Maintenance, Horse Trail Expert
Horse Trail Consultant, Horse Trail Expert

I have been a dedicated trail rider and horse owner since 1986, and what a journey it has been! I've had the joy of riding, starting, and re-schooling a variety of breeds across so many exciting disciplines. In my spare time, I dive into photography, writing, and all things outdoors—trail riding, cycling, kayaking, hiking, camping (with and without my horses), cross-country skiing, and I even craft unique horsehair keepsakes. I'm on a mission to cycle every rail-trail in the United States and dream of completing a long distance thru-hike or horseback ride. Right now, my trail companions include a 2018 model, roany, Tennessee Walker gelding, and 2013 model, black, Morgan cross gelding. 

I have been committed to developing safe trails for all trail users since 1989. My experience spans various natural resource positions, such as conservation, maintenance, and a twenty-five-year tenure as a law enforcement ranger. Standing out as one of the rare equestrian trail specialists, I have profound insight into recreational equestrian trail rider requirements, backed by hands-on expertise in:

  • best practice horse keeping

  • community involvement

  • law enforcement issues and strategies

  • equestrian needs & challenges on trails

  • equine behavior

  • mounted patrol operations

  • multiuse trail issues and conflict resolution

  • natural resource management

  • programming

  • trail riding

  • trail standards, planning and maintenance in natural areas

  • trail use patterns

  • volunteerism - oversight, standards, scope

In addition to thirty-seven years in the field, I earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies/resource management and an associate degree in equestrian studies. Work, education and personal experience have woven together seamlessly to create a uniquely qualified, neutral horse trail expert and consultant.

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Horse Trail Expert, Horse Trail Consultant
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