Stephanie
Stephanie didn’t start riding until she was 34, but she’s been making up for lost time ever since. After a few years of learning the basics, she went on a quest to find the perfect trainer—someone with eventing expertise and a natural, horse-first approach. That journey led her to Cayla and Wild Rose, and the rest is history!
Her horse family started with Gentleman Jack, whom she still has, but it didn’t stop there. Stephanie is now also the proud “mustang mama” of Dougie, Zephyr and Oliver, all adopted from Wild Rose. Add a few dogs to the mix and “Swanson Acres” is always full of excitement, dirty boots, and a whole lot of heart.
By day, Stephanie is a Business Officer at a local University, where she puts her accounting and organizational skills to work. When not at her day job, she uses those same skills to support Wild Rose’s mission, helping Mustangs find homes and helping youth trainers succeed. Swanson Acres also provides an important resource for Wild Rose horses by offering space for new arrivals to quarantine, a place for horses to rest and recharge after training, and additional room to support Wild Rose’s growing needs when space with our exceptional trainers is at capacity.