Trainers

Kat Blaz – Head Trainer

Kat grew up in Illinois and began riding when she could barely walk.  She later began her show career in the Hunters at the age of 10.  She then moved up through Hunters, Equitation and then Jumpers.  While showing in the Jumpers she also began a career in both Dressage and Eventing.  She landed her first job teaching lessons and working client horses at the age of 16 for a local H/J trainer.  After graduating from high school she moved south to show on the Florida circuit.

She then moved to Millbrook, New York to train and show.  While training under Major Paul Lindsay she received her certification from the highly accredited British Horse Society.  Over the span of her career, Kat had the opportunity to work with many well known trainers such as Capt. Mark Phillips, Michael Page, Jim Graham, Peter Kjellerup and Nancy Whitehead.  After moving back to Illinois she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree from Western Illinois University.  After graduation Kat moved to Arizona to enjoy the warmer weather.  She then began her career as a private instructor and later started Get Over It Farm.  When not at the barn she enjoys spending time with her husband and her 2 mini rat terriers Nora and Luna.

Jenafer Forrest – Assistant Trainer

Specializing in the beginner rider, ages 4 through adult, students of Jenafer Forrest will learn a strong foundation for all disciplines of riding.  The objective is to discover and nurture each student’s riding goals.   Riders learn all aspects of horsemanship, including how to groom, tack-up their horse and value the three important principals:

• #1 Safety
• #2 Having Fun
• #3 Learning

Jenafer Forrest has been riding horses since age four.  Her experience began in Michigan where she trained and attended at local shows.  Jenafer became a camp counselor and junior riding instructor.  Using the principals of Centered Riding, students learn self-confidence through core balance and the understanding of how their body influences their horses’ movements.

Jenafer has lived in the valley since 1992 and is a wife and mother of two children.  Her role as a mother has been an enormous influence on her teaching style.  Jenafer understands the importance of balancing school, horses and home-life.  Jenafer’s daughter, Graysen, is a Get Over It Farm team member.

Jenafer teaches at Winter Rose Equestrian Center from August – May.  During the summer months, she is one of the lucky ones to escape the heat and moves to Show Low, where she continues teaching at the Torreon Equestrian Center.