Mercy has been involved with horses for over twenty-five years. She has ridden all types of mounts and taught all levels of students. Her emphasis is on a good foundation of balance, correctness, and effectiveness with grace. She promotes teamwork and horse and rider partnership in her students. In the saddle, Mercy welcomes horses’ input and tries to get them enjoy themselves while she encouraging suppleness and balance.

As a youth, she participated in 4-H where she earned many state titles. She was also a dedicated member of the United Stated Pony Club where she earned her ‘B’ rating and was individually recognized for her riding style at the USPC National Competition in Lexington, KY. She showed several hunter ponies at B and A rated shows before moving up to a large junior hunter that she competed at A rated shows where she won a Maclay qualifying medal.

Mercy’s driving experience comes from her work with Old South Carriage Company in Charleston SC. She was the head groom for the company that included tying tails and rolling manes, a lot of them. She drove and assisted in driving singles up to a hitch of six.

Having been an instructor for more than fifteen years, Mercy enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion with her students. Her enthusiasm and commitment are apparent in her teaching. Mercy is a mom of two young children who like to “help” in the barn. She has done a tour with the NH Air National Guard Counter Drug Task Force. She has also worked in theater and aviation. She has earned her BA in Human Services from Franklin Pierce College and is also a Certified Labor Doula.