As a teenager I fell in love with horses, specifically, a senior citizen thoroughbred named Motor Mouth. I know, funny name, but her mother was “Constant Comment.” Motor Mouth taught me everything I know about horses. I became a teacher of riding, and then a teacher of reading,math,science, and social studies. I have been teaching elementary school for 30 years, 28 of those years in second grade. In 1992, I found Sebastian Riding Associates to combine by love of horses and teaching. When my two sons were born, I took some time away from the farm. Many years later, when my boys were old enough to play video games and order Dominoes, I headed back to Sebastian. I’ve enjoyed side walking, leading the horses, and helping out with summer camp. Now I am a PATH certified instructor. I hope I can help the riders learn to love the horses as much as I do.