10/08/2026
In honor of National Coaches Day, we are excited to recognize our Western Equestrian Team coach Nicole! Her love for horses began at just four years old, growing up with a strong connection to the equestrian world through her family, in Ireland. She began riding English, focusing on hunter jumpers and dressage, before transitioning into western pleasure, western dressage, and ranch riding. She started teaching lessons in high school and continued gaining experience working alongside various trainers before opening her own boarding, lesson, and training business, Swan Hill Stables. Her passion for horsemanship and dedication to the well-being of every horse in her care are at the heart of everything she does. The name Swan Hill Stables is especially meaningful, inspired by her parents’ childhood nickname for her, “Swan,” honoring the people who gave her the opportunity to pursue her lifelong love of horses. We are so grateful to have her leading the UA Western Equestrian Team! ❤️🐘
