Carrie has loved horses for as long as she can remember. She began riding at her grandparents’ home when she was five years old and got her first horse at age ten. Growing up with horses at home, she competed in both Western and English horse shows. But her favorite part of her childhood was spending as much time as she could riding bareback in the open fields and creeks of her hometown. These experiences shaped her lifelong passion for horsemanship and horse care.

During the pandemic, Carrie decided it was time to reconnect with horses and began volunteering at SAFE. She was drawn to SAFE by its transparency, mission, and organization, and more than five years later, she continues to volunteer because the organization has far exceeded her expectations. To Carrie, SAFE is more than a horse rescue—it is a community where volunteers care deeply for both the horses and one another.

Carrie coordinates SAFE’s grooming program, teaching volunteers how to safely groom the horses while organizing the weekly grooming schedule. She also performs fecal egg count testing to support the herd’s health and assists with the horsemanship program, helping rehabilitate the more gentle horses at SAFE.

Now retired, Carrie brings decades of experience as an engineer, educator, and mentor. Carrie enjoys sharing her knowledge and mentoring volunteers. She is grateful to be part of the SAFE family, helping horses heal while creating meaningful connections with people who share her love for them.

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