Christina Agosto
PHCP Practitioner and Mentor
My exposure to and love of horses began at a local trail barn when I was 9 years old. I saved my pennies and bought an unbroke 2-year-old appaloosa and started him myself when I was 15 with what I had picked up about natural horsemanship. The farrier I used for him was a big influence on me from the start. She was a hard-working lady who did things her own way! I went on to graduate from Centenary College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies with a concentration in Communications in 2009. I rode on every collegiate team and spent lots of time in the saddle and in the barn learning all I could.
Fast forward and here I am now! I have had a lot of different jobs in the equine industry, and I've done a ton of riding in many different disciplines but now I mainly enjoy taking care of horses and helping owners provide the best life they can for their beloved equines. I have been trimming professionally since 2012, and I have had the privilege of working with and learning from some of the best in the business! I am a Certified Practitioner and Mentor for the Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP), and I love welcoming students to my home base here in VT and traveling to teach folks when I'm able!
For continuing education, I go to several hoof related clinics, expos and summits each year as well as participate in several webinars and hands-on mentorships to further my education in the field. I am teaching and hosting webinars as well as hoof care classes for PHCP several times a year.
I live in Manchester Center, Vermont with my two daughters and our pet bunny. I don't currently own any horses of my own but I'm sure that won't always be the case! In the meantime, I am so fortunate to be in this line of work where I get to be in the company of horses daily and I genuinely LOVE what I do!
Photo Credits: Erika Schlikter, Star Derry and Jill Noble
Fast forward and here I am now! I have had a lot of different jobs in the equine industry, and I've done a ton of riding in many different disciplines but now I mainly enjoy taking care of horses and helping owners provide the best life they can for their beloved equines. I have been trimming professionally since 2012, and I have had the privilege of working with and learning from some of the best in the business! I am a Certified Practitioner and Mentor for the Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP), and I love welcoming students to my home base here in VT and traveling to teach folks when I'm able!
For continuing education, I go to several hoof related clinics, expos and summits each year as well as participate in several webinars and hands-on mentorships to further my education in the field. I am teaching and hosting webinars as well as hoof care classes for PHCP several times a year.
I live in Manchester Center, Vermont with my two daughters and our pet bunny. I don't currently own any horses of my own but I'm sure that won't always be the case! In the meantime, I am so fortunate to be in this line of work where I get to be in the company of horses daily and I genuinely LOVE what I do!
Photo Credits: Erika Schlikter, Star Derry and Jill Noble
