About Erin

Better riding starts with better understanding.

I believe the best horse-and-rider partnerships aren't built through more pressure, stronger aids, or endless repetition.

They're built through understanding.

Every ride is a conversation, and your horse is constantly responding to what you're communicating—through your balance, your breathing, your timing, your body awareness, and your energy.

My job isn't simply to teach you what to do.

It's to help you understand why your horse is responding the way they are.

Because when you understand the "why," everything else starts to make sense.

My Story

Horses have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a second-generation riding instructor, I spent my earliest years around horses—often in a playpen beside the arena while lessons were underway. I started riding at five years old, competed in my first horse show at seven, and began breaking and training horses in 2004 before teaching professionally in 2009.

Although I began in the Equitation ring, I quickly fell in love with Eventing and Show Jumping, where balance, feel, and partnership matter just as much as technical skill.

After more than a decade balancing a corporate career with coaching, I left the corporate world in 2021 to pursue horses full-time.

Today, I coach riders in Central Texas and work with riders virtually across the country through my Rider First Ride Analysis program, helping horse-and-rider partnerships become softer, more balanced, and easier to understand.

My Coaching Philosophy

Over the years, I've realized something. Most riders aren't struggling because they don't know enough exercises.

They're struggling because they're trying to fix the symptom instead of understanding the cause.

A horse that's heavy in your hands.

A horse that rushes fences.

A horse that won't soften.

A horse that struggles to stay balanced.

Those problems rarely begin where they show up. That's why my coaching follows a Rider First approach.

I start by looking at the rider-

Your posture.

Your breathing.

Your rhythm.

Your timing.

Your balance.

Because horses respond to us long before they respond to our aids.

When we improve the rider's communication, the horse often changes naturally. Rather than relying on stronger bits, more pressure, or quick fixes, I help riders develop better feel, clearer communication, and a deeper understanding of how their horse moves and learns.

The result is lasting change—not just for today's ride, but for every ride that follows.

What It's Like to Work With Me

Whether we're working together in person or virtual, my goal is always the same:

To help you stop guessing.

Together we'll uncover the root causes behind the challenges you're experiencing, create practical exercises tailored to you and your horse, and build the confidence to continue improving long after our session ends.

I don't want you leaving with twenty things to remember.

I want you leaving with clarity.

Because when riders truly understand their horses, riding becomes lighter, more enjoyable, and more rewarding for both horse and rider.

Let's Work Together

If you're ready to better understand your horse, improve your communication, and create lasting change, I'd love to help.