Intro - by Kaitlin Medeiros

Of the nine years I've been riding, most of my time was spent being a lesson helper at the ranch, making sure horses were ready for lessons, taking care of the horses, etc. I have also leased a few different lesson horses in my lifetime, and I am very partial to ponies.

When I first graduated highschool, I went off to college in Virginia. I went to Virginia Intermont College, the only college in the nation that offered both Equine Studies and Photography degrees. They are also home to the top IHSA riding teams in the country. (http://www.ihsa.com/article.asp?GroupID=4&ArticleID=638§ion_id=20) However, after a semester and a broken wrist from a bad fall while riding, I realized that I didn't want to be a stable manager or photographer. I'd rather keep those as personal hobbies and pick up psychology. So I decided to come back home and find a college closer to home. I've been attending Foothill College since then, and getting all my general education requirements out of the way. I plan to go to University of Denver in the fall, or maybe a school in the Bay Area.

I'm very excited for the opportunity to assist Dr. Beverley Kane with this class! It will definitely be a learning experience for me. It also fits well into my plan to somehow incorporate psychotherapy and horses into my own practice someday. I hope that everyone can take away useful and practical information and experiences from this class. I know I will!