Nikki is a fifth generation Nevadan who grew up on family ranches falling in love with horses from an early age. Throughout her younger years Nikki and her horses participated at local shows. In high school, she discovered her life’s biggest pleasure through an internship; equine assisted services. In 2014 she graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelors in Social Work. After years of volunteering at local therapeutic riding centers, Nikki completed the Instructor in Training Course at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc. in the fall of 2017; where she completed a life goal and became a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. When she is not riding horses, Nikki also enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking with her dog, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. |