Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Sabrowsky and I am proud to be Superstition Farm's Riding Instructor and horse trainer! I have been working part time at the Farm for about a year now, but just recently have been able to quit my boring office job and come to the farm full time. I am excited to be able to do what I love all day long!
I grew up in a tiny logging and farming community named Sedro-Woolley, WA. I was lucky enough to grow up out in the country with a horse, chickens, geese, pigs, dogs and cats and two sisters. We spent our days out and about, exploring and being "pioneers" with our pets. We picked wild blackberries, built forts under the trees, and there were many times when my mom wouldn't see us until it was dark!
My horse was a BIG quarter horse with a smidge of Percheron named Abendigo. That was always too long to say, so we just called him Ben, or Benny. He still lives on my parents' property in Sedro-Woolley, just enjoying life, but this last winter, I think he would have liked to move to Arizona to be with me - Sedro-Woolley was covered in snow! He is getting older, and will live out his days with my mom and dad.
In Sedro-Woolley, there is a major festival called the Loggerodeo. It's part logging exhibition, part rodeo, all fun! I spent years as a part of this fun festival - some years as part of the grand entry flag team, and one year as rodeo queen! I also tried as a barrel racer, and my horse wanted me to be a roper...but I was never very successful. He could sure chase the cows though!
Four years ago, I decided to have an adventure and move to Arizona. After missing horses and wishing every day that I could be with them again, I met Casey and Ali, and came on as their horse trainer at Superstition Farm. We started with just one riding horse, and now are up to six riding horses with one in training!
I am at the farm every day, doing what I love to do - and that is working with horses and kids! I get to drive the tractor sometimes too, and am learning more and more about the cows every day.
We have 8 crazy horses, and each has their own personality and quirks. Check back for more about them!
Monday, January 26, 2009
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