Courtney always had a passion for horses and her dream came true when her Morgan mare came into her life. As a three-year-old, Midnight Mischief, “Missy”, taught Courtney a great deal about patience, balance, consistency, and determination. The green pair grew together and competed in hunter/jumper and dressage arenas around New England. The two took a liking to dressage and continued training and showing during their younger years.  

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An unfortunate event resulted in an injury to Missy's neck. A large part of her rehabilitation program included massage therapy which did wonders for her progress and served as an inspiration to pursue a certification in the field.

 

Courtney earned her certification in Equine Massage Therapy from Bancroft University’s School of Massage Therapy. Part of the process included clinical field work where Kim came in. Kim provided a collaborative mentorship focused on broadening Courtney’s knowledge and technique.  

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A few years later, Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in education from CCSU. There, Courtney built relationships and competed on the school’s IHSA team where she was introduced to several training barns and developed partnerships that still stand today.

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In 2017, Courtney began her career as a high school teacher. Since, she completed a Master’s in Educational Technology at CCSU. She continues to broaden her education and is currently working on a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Saint Joseph.

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Courtney’s career aspirations always included horses. As a teacher, her lifestyle provides the flexibility to provide massage therapy during the school year and the peak of show season in the summer. She is very excited to continue to work with her friend, mentor, and new business partner, Kim.