Desiree Altland
It is hard to say where I am from or grew up as I am a Swedish/ American who grew up as a “military brat”. I started riding at the age of 7 in Belgium. My family got re stationed stateside and moved to NJ in 2004 where I quickly found a place to ride,…
Read MoreLara Banks
Lara was born and raised in South Florida and has had a passion for horses since she started riding at 3 years old. She attended the Bel-Rea Institute in Denver, CO to learn the many skills that go into being a veterinary technician. Lara’s love and passion for horses has never faded over the years…
Read MoreAlanna Barnes
Alanna Barnes grew up in Nassau County. She started riding horses when she was younger. Her home was by Belmont racetrack, and she often had her birthday parties at the track. When she was 15, she volunteered at Horseability (a therapy center for disabled children), where she gained knowledge and experience with horses. Alanna graduated…
Read MoreJenna Breitinger-Febel
Jenna’s love of horses started at a young age while growing up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. During her adolescence, she was eager to work in barns and take riding lessons. Over time she developed a strong foundation regarding the responsibilities of horse care and horse ownership. Jenna earned her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University; during…
Read MoreBenjamin Cano
Ben is originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and has been passionate about horses since childhood. He graduated from Universidad de Guadalajara’s Veterinary School in 2005 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Ben joined our practice as a Senior Veterinary Technician in 2022 and is currently part of the Hospital and Surgery Team. In his free…
Read MoreAndrea Davey
Andrea Davey is originally from Smithtown, Long Island, and stayed in New Jersey after graduating from Centenary College in 2006. She earned her B.S. in Equine Studies with a double concentration in Equine Business Management and Riding Instruction and Training. While studying, she competed on the intercollegiate riding team, focusing on the Hunter/Jumper discipline. Before…
Read Morekai glenney
kai glenney (they/them) was born and raised in the countryside of New England. kai always had a love of horses and, by 14 years old, started volunteering at a local horse rescue and working at horse barns. They began their academic career at Centenary University, earning a B.S. in Equine Studies with a concentration in…
Read MoreAdriana Gonzalez
Adriana Gonzalez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico where tequila and Mariachi come from! She has always had a love for animals, especially horses. Adriana studied veterinary medicine and zootechnics at the University of Guadalajara. During her studies she was part of a Escaramuzas charras team (Mexican equine sport). After graduating with a degree in…
Read MoreLauren Kimball
Lauren, originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stayed in New Jersey after earning her Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies from Centenary University. She has been involved in the horse industry for 17 years and competed in the hunters and equitation for 13. Her passion for horses began after a pony ride at the zoo, eventually leading…
Read MoreSara LaFaso
I was born and raised in New Jersey. My family always knew my life’s path would revolve around animals, but no one expected horses! As a little girl, I always wanted to be a “doggie doctor” — but one Girl Scout trip to Rocking Horse Ranch, and I instantly felt the connection. While I’ve always…
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