The Women of Campbell's Lane Farm

As a child horses were my sounding board. They  helped me filter experiences so that I could focus on what was good and healthy. My relationship with these four-legged healers made me who I am today – a skilled horse woman, an award-winning riding instructor, a  compassionate energy healer, and an intuitive equine therapy  practitioner. 

I  have been training horses and riders for 30 years. Through decades of working with children and adults I have seen that much more goes on in the ring than just a riding lesson. I have witnessed how people grow and heal when they come face-to-face and heart-to-heart with a horse. 

I expanded my professional practice to include massage therapy after  graduating from the Southeastern School of Massage in Jacksonville,  Florida. In 1999 I began my studies at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. As a Brennan Healing Science practitioner I combine high-sense perception and hands-on techniques to help clients discover the psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual blocks that create “dis-ease” in their lives.

I earned certification in the EAGALA process  of equine therapy to expand my healing practice. The EAGALA method of using horses as healers validated what I have seen happen in my own life and in healing work I have done with others: Horses open our hearts and  minds to insights that we may not be able to imagine on our own. 

Horses  have been my companions for most of my life. I got my first pony when I was four years old and have been riding ever since. When I graduated  from high school I wasn’t sure what was next. School was not my favorite  place to be. What I did like to do was spend time playing with and nurturing young children. 

My love of children and my experience as a nanny led me to study early childhood development in college. My personal experience with a child diagnosed with autism inspired me to specialize in working with children whose special needs require creativity and sensitivity. With these special young people I learned  the importance of setting boundaries. I followed their lead toward  activities that spark their interest and help them learn their own life  lessons. 

What I do at Campbell’s Lane Farm is much more than teach people how to ride  horses. I listen, observe, and offer ideas that suit the needs of each client. In this safe environment people of all ages experience lessons that follow them off the farm and into their relationships with family and friends

Growing up on a farm inspired my creativity and helped me develop an appreciation for the life lessons available out in nature. 

I graduated from Chesapeake College with a degree in human services, focused on substance abuse and addictions. I rely on creativity to engage, inspire, and empower to live up to their potential. 

I began my career working with children in my family’s daycare business. I have been a  teen mentor at the Talbot County YMCA and directed teen summer camps at Camp Mardela in Denton, Maryland.

I came to Campbell’s Lane Farm team as a riding instructor. I also create and direct the farm’s camp experiences. I love to introduce kids to beginner riding lessons. During lessons and at camp I balance fun and discipline, which helps my students develop confidence as they learn to ride and to play. 

Anne invited me to help produce the first fundraiser hosted at Campbell’s Lane Farm. I wrote and directed the mystery dinner theater show “D-Taned: A Wild West Bank Robbery.” This play brought together seasoned talent from the local stage with teens and adults new to performing. This project gave me an opportunity to use my passion for creating stories and bringing together people who want to have fun for a good cause. 

In 2020 I published my first book, Puzzled Pogo, a story that reminds readers that it's OK to ask for help.