Riding and Instruction Background: Hannah's passion for horses has shaped approach to horsemanship and riding instruction. She began riding at age and received a 5-month-old colt at 13, whom she still owns today. At 15, in 2010, Hannah worked at an equine-assisted therapy center, gaining experience horse training and teaching. For nearly eight years, she facilitated therapy sessions for emotionally distressed and families, deepening her understanding of diverse needs. In 2013, she Nationwide Children's Hospital, providing care for individuals with spinal and brain injuries, which further equipped her to adapt lessons for riders with special needs. Hannah is currently pursuing certifications in sports psychology and rider mental health. While she taught lessons more frequently before 2020, she has instructed hundreds of students over the years focusing on ethical and safe learning. Her personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety motivate her to support beginners. Training Background: Hannah's philosophy in horse care and training is constantly evolving. Her style blends positive reinforcement, natural horsemanship, and traditional management. Since an injury limited her left arm, she has focused on classical riding. She began her training journey by backing her first horse in 2007 and has since worked with many horses, including off-the-track Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. Between 2013 and 2018, she trained horses for nonprofit organizations at her home barn. Hannah has raised several horses, including Pico, a black mare she trained from flighty to competing in shows. She held her TIP certification in 2020-2021 and reached the second round of The Guru's trainer challenge in 2023. Efficiency and fairness are to her training philosophy, aiming to create a relaxed experience for both horse and owner. Hannah believes in addressing physical causes of behavioral and ensuring horses receive proper care. She strives to simplify training process and actively involves owners, focusing on building genuine partnerships between horses and riders. Though she has worked various barns for over 19 years, her professional focus on horsemanship began in 2020 near Pickerington.