Carin, born and raised in Ohio, has always surrounded herself with animals. She has a degree from Hocking College in backcountry horsemanship and wilderness skills. Her husband’s time in the Army led them to Alaska and North Carolina and various jobs, including veterinary receptionist, doggie daycare attendant and pharmacy technician. Her employment in the horse industry has ranged from dressage groom to barn manager at a carriage driving and foxhunting barn. Carin lives in Jeffersonton with her husband Eric and two dogs, Jaina and Bucky. In her free time she enjoys hiking and dog training.