Abby Daniel grew up barrel racing near Daytona Beach, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science in 2019.  Her love for her husband brought her to California, but her love for horses, brought her to HGAE. In her free time, Abby enjoys hanging out with her dogs, Nugget and Blue, and exploring California.  

Alix lives in small town Leona Valley, CA. She grew up competing in gymkhanas and rodeos for her local 4-H club. Her and her husband own and operate a small farm in Leona Valley, West Roots Farm. When they aren’t working on the farm, you can find them backpacking in the mountains or on a cross country road trip. Alix is also pursuing her RVT license.

Jen grew up in Camarillo riding hunter in ETI. Jen now rides dressage and manage the dressage shows at both El Sueno and Mission Pacific Equestrian Center. Jen is the volunteer chair of the CDS chapter in Ventura.

Jocelyn grew up in Simi Valley and plans to pursue a major in animal science next fall. Jocelyn began volunteering at HGAE over the summer and was hired in September 2019. In her free time, Jocelyn competes in barrel racing and pole bending. When she is not working with horses, Jocelyn enjoys hiking, road trips and leather work.

Katie was born and raised in Santa Clarita ,CA . She grew up spending every waking hour with her horses. Riding competitively in Jumpers and Equitation. In 2014 she started her journey working with racehorses. From galloping, breaking and training she found herself falling in love with all aspects of Breeding and Equine Medicine. After managing a racing Quarter Horse breeding farm in Louisiana she returned home to further her education and experience with Equine medicine at HGAE. When Katie is not working at HGAE she enjoys Mountain climbing, hiking with her dog Durden and trail riding her off track quarter horse Dyna.

Lynsey McCarthy grew up on a small horse farm outside of Boston, MA. She graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural High School, majoring in Large Animal Sciences with a main focus on Equine. She then attended the Thomson Schools of Applied Sciences at the University of New Hampshire, graduating with a degree in Equine Science. Lynsey coached and competed with elite Hunter/Jumper stables in the east coast circuit for over a decade. She recently moved to Burbank, California with her family.

McKenna grew up around horses. She is C-2 rated in the United States Pony Club. Her passion is three-day eventing and is currently competing on her six year old thoroughbred mare, Kate.

Nikki was born and raised in Ventura County. Nikki grew up raising livestock in the Las Posas 4-H Club and excelled in market beef production. Nikki began volunteering at HGAE in January of 2018 and was hired shortly after. Nikki is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Degree program at Penn Foster College.

Kat grew up around horses. Her family owned Santoro Thoroughbreds and raced all over California. Kat has been involved in pony club as the Horse Management Regional Organizer and District Commissioner for Santa Rosa Valley for over 10 years. In her free time Kat enjoys riding dressage and spending time with her daughters.

Colleen has been riding and working around horses her entire life. She taught riding lessons for many years and was an accomplished junior rider. As an amateur rider, she has ridden with the best professionals on the West Coast and has competed in numerous West Coast finals. While pursuing her equestrian activities, she attained an accounting degree from California Lutheran University. Colleen is now a developing professional equestrian and is pursuing the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager’s accreditation.