We first met April in 2004, shortly after a devastating surgery-gone-wrong deprived her of the active life and mobility to which she, a college student and avid soccer player, had been accustomed. Over the years, April has come faithfully to lessons and has been a willing participant in the Root Farm's annual Vaulting Symposium, allowing Rick Hawthorne to use her as his 'guinea pig." April maintains a sense of humor that keeps us all on our toes, and she is an inspiration to everyone at the farm.
Cindy is the mother of our star student, April, and she is not only a great parent but a firm supporter of what the Root Farm has done for her daughter. A therapist herself, Cindy recognizes the unique benefits that work on and with the horse can provide.
April and Cindy were stars in the farm's new overview video last summer, which can be viewed here.
