DIRECTOR MA, LADC

Jessica has been involved with horses since childhood. She graduated SUNY Delhi, in NY in 1999, with an AAS in veterinary technology and went on to become a NYS licensed Veterinary Technician. Later in life she transitioned to working with at risk teens and families to help get kids on track for lifetime success with the Liberty Partnership Program of NY. After years of on-the-job experience Jessica decided it was time to expand on her skills and completed formal training earning a BA and MA in psychology/counseling psychology, from Johnson State College in Vermont (now known as Northern Vermont College). In the course of her career Jessica has held positions as an Emergency Crisis Clinician, Hospital Diversion Clinician, Therapist, Clinical Director of the Howard Center Chittenden Clinic, and as the Regional Partnership Program Manager for Lund/DCF. Currently Jessica consults and keeps a small private therapy practice. In her time in the field, Jessica has worked extensively with a range of challenges, and a thread that frequently surfaces is trauma. Merging her passion for horses and healing is the culmination of decades of work/training and planning.

TRAINER

Kendall joined the Aspen East team in the spring of 2025. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Kendall holds a horse first philosophy and recognizes the bond between horse and rider is paramount to successful riding. Kendal has worked under Lilly Joseph, Justine Montgomery, and Nikko Ritter. Kendal has schooled, trained and competed at the upper levels of Hunter Jumper and is a proven dressage trainer. Kendal enjoys all facets of training but particularly loves getting horses started. In her free time Kendal enjoys riding for pleasure and spending time with her faithful companion Skye, who can frequently be found at the farm begging for pets.

BARN MANAGER & TRAINER

Kaitlyn joined the Aspen East community over a year ago as a boarder, and stepped up over our last transition to step into the role of barn manager. Kaitlyn brings her skills of horsemanship and organization to our farm. She manages all planning pertaining to horse care on property, as well as supporting our community with her knowledge and understanding of equine behavior. Well versed in equitation, with her own show/training history, Kaitlyn assists With training and general exercise of the Aspen East horses. Kaitlyn has managed other barns in VT in the past, and we are lucky she has found her way to us. Two of her horses reside here, and she can be frequently found sitting in the paddocks chatting with them.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Morgan has been apart of the Aspen East Family since it’s beginning in 2022, and now helps put on Aspen East’s year round catalogue of events as the barn’s administrative assistant. Morgan has been involved with horses her whole life, holding a passion for riding and working alongside these gentle giants. As she grew up, she realized she had an eye for the fabulous and moved to Nashville to study makeup artistry and wig design. Now, she brings her critical eye to Aspen East Stables as a manager and event coordinator, helping run their summer catalog of events. She can assist in helping you plan your perfect event on our beautiful 15 acre property. From festivals to weddings, let her help you bring your dream to life.

She firmly believes in Aspen East’s mission to provide equine healing opportunities, as she’s seen the magic of horses firsthand in her 15 years of horsemanship experience.