TEAM
JEN AZEVEDO
Owner Operator
Jennifer is the owner and operator of Lavender Fields. An Adult Amateur, Jen and her self produced mare, Fara, earned a USDF Bronze Medal in 2022. She has traveled the Jumper circuit on the East and West Coasts, and worked for well known and regarded facilities in Rhode Island, Kentucky, Sacramento, and Granite Bay. Jen's qualifications include:
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Animal Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (ASTR) Certification
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AA Equine Management
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BS Organizational Behavior with MN Horticulture
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Permaculture Designer
NICK AZEVEDO
Caretaker Extraordinaire
Nick has a way with the horses. They love him. Maybe it is because he feeds them, cleans up after them, and provides them with fresh water. Either way, his calming and stalwart presence is invaluable.
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Nick graduated CSU Sacramento in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. He also is a broadcaster and analyst for E-Sports.
Dr. AMBER JOHNSON
Equine Veterinarian
After earning her Veterinary Degree at UC Davis in 2014, Dr. Johnson moved to Ocala, Florida where she completed a 1-Year Internship at a large equine referral hospital. There, she gained intensive, hands-on training and mentor-ship in all areas of equine veterinary medicine. She is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and Veterinary Medical Manipulation (EVMM, more commonly known as chiropractic).
LIZ HENDRIX
Trainer
Liz has her USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals and an Instructor Certification through Fourth Level. As a seasoned professional, she was long listed for the US Team, trained in Europe, won numerous National and Regional awards. She represented the US at the NAYRC twice and has competed at Grand Prix internationally. As an instructor she has produced clients and horses that have earned their USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Her record speaks for itself.
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REY
Vermin Extractor
Rey is a female German Pinscher that runs a tight ship. She keeps the property in check with regards to snakes, lizards, mice, and more. With her incredible nose and pinpoint prey drive, she makes sure it is a safe environment for us all.
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LEONA TOBIN
Farrier
Rey is a female German Pinscher that runs a tight ship. She keeps the property in check with regards to snakes, lizards, mice, and more. With her incredible nose and pinpoint prey drive, she makes sure it is a safe environment for us all.