Varina has over 30 years of experience with horses and is dedicated to sharing her extensive knowledge with others. As a certified instructor through Equi-First Aid USA, she focuses on helping horses by educating their caregivers in essential equine first aid. Varina is also a certified therapeutic riding instructor through PATH, Intl., bringing a well-rounded perspective to her teaching.

"I have always had a passion for horses and with my background as a large animal veterinary technician, horse trainer & riding instructor, a certification in equine emergency first aid was a natural step.  I love teaching about horses in every way!"

Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.