Mackenzie has been involved with Forward Stride since 2004. Her time here started with riding lessons, cleaning stalls, and helping with horse care. From there she joined the competitive vaulting program. During the Summer of 2008 Mackenzie won the National Championship in the Women’s Trot Division with the Flying Star Vaulters.
Attending West Linn High School, Mackenzie was very active on her high school equestrian team. With her horse, Rhapsodee In Bleu (Dee), she competed in both English and Western individual events as well as team events; drill, IHOR, and her favorite event, team penning. After spending four years in Corvallis at Oregon State University studying Animal Science with the option in Animal Management, Mackenzie is back at Forward Stride. Since returning she has become a PATH certified riding instructor, a lunger for the competitive vaulting team, the Riding Program Coordinator, and our Equine Manager
Mackenzie’s favorite things are Disneyland, her horse, and her dog Ryder.