We work on preparing horses for real world experiences as well as developing a horse that is safe and enjoyable to be around. We gear our training program to set a solid foundation that allows the horse to enter into any chosen discipline. Through many years of hands on experience, an Associates of Science: Horse Management Degree, as well as continued equine education, Longevity Equine, LLC is an
excellent choice for yourself and your equine partner. BIOGRAPHY:
Not being raised in the equine world, early on in my childhood I could only obsess over my plastic horses and a Black Beauty Disney movie. I was blessed to have a supportive, single working mother, that even though finances were not there to fund horse ownership, she made it possible for me to get my horse fix. Taking me to riding lessons and any horse related event within arms reach, laid the foundation for my horse driven future. Graduating from Shelton High School as an Honor Roll student in 2007, I moved from Western Washington to Albany, Oregon to further my equine passion. I attended Linn-Benton Community College achieving an Associates of Science degree in Horse Management with Honors. I worked part time at the college's barn and got an enormous amount of hands on experience. At 19 years old, I started my first two colts undersaddle and also was participating in the college's Intercollegiate Horse Show Team. After graduating from LBCC in 2009, I moved back to Washington, got married and worked at a local Credit Union for several years. In-between my full time job and marriage, I was starting horses undersaddle on the side as my "hobby". I also got involved with the American Endurance Ride Conference, and began conditioning my personal horse for limited distances rides of 25+ miles. Just a couple years ago, my husband and I moved to Kittitas County where I had been presented with an opportunity to pursue my horse career dream. I continued to work with several more young horses, starting them undersaddle. Since then, I have opened Longevity Equine, LLC, which focuses on Young Horse Education Training, guiding horses through a groundwork program that then ties into saddle training and riding. I only accept 2-3 horses at a time in full training to make sure each horse is not rushed and is allowed the proper time to develop. Discipline is set aside with the goal to develop a horse that is confident, respectful and safe to work around. This, I have found, is the beginning foundation for any horse to be truly successful in his career.
