Hunter Hensley has been an essential part of our program with Strides Equine Academy and crew member at Juniper Trails. Hunter is training her off the track thoroughbred for rodeo, western pleasure and trail challenges. Hunter specializes, in teaching our littles to ride in the beginner program getting them from lead line and tiny tots to riding up with the big kids in Beginner 1 and she also leads our Neuro Divergent group. Hunter loves the therapy and experience horse and riding provides and loves being able to share that with others.

Olivia started riding at 4 years old. Since then she has competed in; California Junior Rodeos, Gymkhana's, and Western Ranch Riding Shows. She has coordinated and participated in Cowboy Challenges and Mustang Makeover events. She has three horses of her own that she rides trains at Juniper Trails, where has worked for the past two years. She is also a student in Strides Academy at Juniper Trails under Talena Campbell and has trained to become a Junior Coach as part of her continued academy work education. She enjoys watching others grow in their horse love and learning of horses, while keeping safety as a top priority for both horse and rider. Olivia help kids achieve their goals by fostering an encouraging, fun environment and allowing them to build their confidence.