Even as a child, horses were Nancys' first passion in life. She began riding as an eight year old, and quickly climbed the Equitation ranks during her junior years to the USEF Medal and Maclay Classes. At the young age of fifteen, she began to "catch ride" horses for other owners, showing not only in the Junior Hunter and Jumper Divisions, but also competing against professionals in the Green Hunter and Open Jumper Classes. As a sixteen year old, Nancy created and taught a curriculum for the summer camp at Glastonbury Equestrian Center in Connecticut, where she discovered her love of teaching. Her classical training started with notables such as Martha Gale Channel, Chris Kelly, and Paul Vallier; this training was further cemented by riding with George Morris.

Upon graduating from high school, Nancy moved to New Jersey and continued to ride. She attended Centenary College, and earned a degree in Equine Science. During this time she was more formally introduced to dressage by both Michael Godfrey, who was an alternate for the US Olympic Team, and Jane Richards, an "R" Judge for 3-day eventing. Located in such proximity to the US Equestrian Team, Nancy was able to develop her horsemanship skills further by regularly participating in clinics given by many other prestigious trainers; Anne Kursinski, Peter Leone and Joe Fargis to name a few.  Ultimately decided to reside and train in the area for the following 22 years.

After college graduation, Nancy took a position exercising polo ponies in Gladstone, NJ. There she had the opportunity to train and ride at Springtree Farm alongside the late J Ellington. She competed heavily on "A" circuit from Florida to New York State and Canada, riding Hunters through Grand Prix Jumpers, riding mostly young imported horses.  Nancy had consistent placings, including an exciting Grand Prix win at the Children Services Horse Show in Farmington, CT. She also continued to fulfill her desire to teach by building a team of show riders, with clients of all ages and talents, ranging from the Short Stirrup and Pony Hunters to the Equitation Classes and Amateur Owners.

After the birth of her second child, Nancy decided to devote most of her time to her growing family. She chose to focus more on teaching and riding locally, and ultimately led another group of riders to success on the New Jersey Circuit.

Nancy also has been busy conducting clinics nationwide. She was commissioned to teach open clinics hosted by Martha Gale Chanel in Connecticut, Denise Marino in New Mexico, Top-Notch Equestrian Center in New Jersey, and a group in Wellington, Florida during peak Show Season, as well as in Anchorage, Alaska and locally here in Norco, CA. Her immediate impact on students is evident, as one rider expressed at the end of a clinic, "you didn't just teach us how to ride, you showed us how to think and allow our horses to think."

In the Winter of 2006, Nancy and her family relocated to the Temecula Valley, with her children grown and successfully in college. Nancy is excited about continuing her 20+ years of dedication to training here in Southern California.