Kate has had a longtime interest in the equine musculoskeletal system. She most recently has been studying for a Master’s, as well as learning from Eddie Kowalsky, farrier, and Dr. Robert Bowker, hoof researcher from Michigan State University. She previously has attended clinics with Stephanie Millham, a prominent student of Nuno Oliveira, Philip Karl, Nicole Weinauge, Larry Whitesell, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, and Jack Brainard. She also received certification as an body worker from Equinology. She has applied this study to racehorses both on the track and off the track. She works to develop rehabilitation and training programs based on the individual needs of the horse with the goal of improving soundness and performance. Kate works with trainers to rehome horses. By developing a relationship with their racing connections, she can obtain more information about the horses before they retire.

Olivia moved to Wyoming to study Agriculture Communication from the University of Wyoming. Growing up as a working student she spent a lot of time working with thoroughbreds on the east coast. At the age of 12 buying her first OTTB. She developed an interest in retraining horses at an early age and gained a passion for the Thoroughbred. Olivia became a part of CRR in the fall of 2023 and is looking to continue using her love of thoroughbreds to help them within Kate's program. 

Jane is a licensed CPA in Wyoming. She is a partner at MHP, an accounting firm, located in Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO. She is the mother to our President, Kate, but keeps all of us in line and on track. When she is not in the office, you can find her coming up with new project ideas, cooking up a great meal, picking up a shovel and getting to work, and moving panels. She is also on call as half of our fencing squad.

Darrell thought he was retired from his career as an engineer, but he now works harder than ever as our manure hauler, hay and supplies manager, mechanic, and the other half of the fencing squad. He is a loving husband to Jane and father to Kate. 

Victoria Donovan grew up in Belle Fourche, South Dakota ranching and working with Quarter Horses. She is currently pursing her Agriculture and Equine degree at the Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne Wyoming.

Having started as an intern for CRR, Victoria loved her experience in the internship program and has decided to remain a member of the CRR team as a farm hand. Victoria has developed an admiration for thoroughbreds through her work at CRR, and a passion for rehab work. She plans to open up her own rehabilitation center in the future to help horses and their owners.