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Dawn Wair
 
 
Born In Rhode Island and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, Dawn Wair began riding horses at the age of five, and continues to participate in several equine disciplines. She currently enjoys competing on both of her horses in local quarter horse western pleasure competitions. Dawn also remains a member of the RC Riders Precision Equine Drill Team, and serves as Secretary for the Forest Grove Chapter of Ranch Riders.

After graduating in 2004 from Portland State University with a degree in Environmental Science, and minor in Biology and Community Development, Dawn now works full-time at Fernwood Environmental Services. At Fernwood she handles wetland delineations in compliance with state and federal regulations; assists clients with removal and fill permits; and designs mitigation sites.

In addition to her position at Fernwood, Dawn has worked as an equine veterinary technician for Spinnaker Farm Equine Veterinary Clinic for the past two years. She Is currently taking courses to fulfill requirements for a veterinary technician license. Dawn also handles client relations and advertising for Spinnaker Farm. Prior to the inception of Spinnaker Farm, Dawn spent ten years managing the joint Garrett / Wenzell family breeding farm. While managing the family breeding farm, she assisted in veterinary procedures and coordinated veterinary care for all of the young horses and brood mares.
Andrea Kanz

 

 

Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Andrea began riding horses at the age of 13. She started showing in Hunter/Jumper shows and currently competes in the 3’-3’3” Jumper Ring on a green    

6-year-old Warmblood cross.

Home-educated through high school, she had the flexibility to be able to work for lessons as a groom for the past 7 years and continues to work part-time for two days a week as a groom. She completed Chiropractic X-ray training to become a Certified Chiropractic X-ray Technician and works at a local chiropractic office (for humans) as a part-time Chiropractic Assistant/X-ray tech & sometimes fills in as receptionist. She has been in this position for four years.

Her passion for horses has led her to her newest position as part-time assistant to Dr. Wenzell. She loves horses and really enjoys helping to keep them healthy and well.