My connection with animals began long before my professional career. From an early age, I was fascinated by their behaviour, individuality, and the relationships we build with them. Growing up in Vancouver's Southlands equestrian community shaped my understanding of horsemanship and the responsibilities that come with being part of a barn.

My early equestrian education was built around the belief that showing up to ride was only a small part of the commitment. The daily work, the horses, the facilities, and the people around you were all part of the experience. The coaches and mentors who helped shape my development instilled in me a lasting respect for hard work, sound horsemanship, and giving back.

My professional career took me into the corporate world, where I worked with Fortune 100 organizations across account management, client relationships, and business operations. Alongside that work, I became increasingly involved in animal rescue in Los Angeles, eventually serving as Associate Director of Stray No More. Working closely with rescue organizations and veterinary teams, I gained extensive experience across animal care, medical recovery, rehabilitation, behavioural support, and rehoming.

Those experiences inspired the creation of ArmourPaws, developed to address the need for dependable, knowledgeable animal care that I had experienced firsthand as an animal caregiver. Returning to Canada gave me the opportunity to bring those experiences together with my equestrian roots and establish Armour Equine & Animal Care (Armour-EQAC).

Today, I'm proud to bring my experience back to the community that helped shape me, while contributing to its future through practical care, education, and support for the next generation of equestrians.