Meet The Teachers

Owner & Head Coach
Lauren Patton Word Watterson
I have a very diverse background. Growing up we had a large cattle ranch. My father insisted that I learn to ride English first. My mother arranged for excellent instruction. I grew up splitting time between foxhunting, wrangling cattle and competing on AQHA and hunter jumper circuit shows. I also have a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing and illustrating for children and have taught art history as a college professor.
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For twenty years I worked in the arts as an illustrator, designer, and art gallery owner. When Covid happened I realized how important working with my horses had always been in helping me to cope with the chaos in the rest of the world.
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Building Hoof and Horn Farm is my effort to bring serenity, joy and tranquility into people's lives during a very stressful time. I use my background in creating art and stories for children to bring a playful creative approach to my riding instruction. My passion is helping total beginners discover the beauty and majesty of horses.
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