Maya, an equine enthusiast from a very young age. Began her love affair with horses under the direction of Kathleen Bonner, starting out as a 9 year old pony camper, eventually growing into a program assistant, and continued to train under Kathleen through her high school years. Hollins University was a natural fit for Maya , allowing her to continue her equine education while competing on their swim team. Nancy Peterson, Liz Carter, and Sherri West fine tuned Maya’s equitation as she balanced academics and sports. After graduation, Maya joined the staff at Hazelwild Farm, expanding her equine knowledge and experience under the tutelage and guidance of Director Teresa Seay, followed by tours in Gordonsville , Virginia, and Ocala, Florida, with Will Coleman Equestrian before joining Whitestone Farm as Carol Hawley’s assistant. Maya is delighted to be involved in every aspect of the horse industry, while also following her passion for fostering dogs with Old Dominion Humane Society and photography. When she is not attending to clients and staff, Maya can be found playing with her forever pup, Monte, or snapping beautiful farm life photos!