Gabriela Rodriguez Quinn, program director
Gabriela’s extensive expertise in the behavior of horses has evolved during 25 years of care and close interaction. She has invested thousands of non-riding hours observing, researching & documenting horse behaviors, leading to her highly refined communication skills.
She has handled many horses over the years and participated in equestrian events and performances. But her most important accomplishment and source of pride comes from a life changing decision in 1999 to help a horse that was to be the first of three rescues, a thoroughbred racehorse named Think Blue. The decision led to the unique opportunity to develop lasting, successful relationships with members of the equine species, something difficult but not impossible to achieve in a lifetime. Blue’s rescue became the inspiration for BlixxHorses.
Gabriela’s work is all about developing trust, respect & co-operation by providing security and effective leadership. These skills are vital to success in life, relationships with people and with horses from the ground or in the saddle. Gabriela’s background in human health, as well as in science & fitness, provided the strong foundation necessary to help people understand, relate and properly care for horses in captivity.
During the last two decades, Gabriela has honed a deep understanding of the ability of horses to provide physical therapy through moderate exercise, and emotional therapy by reducing stress without being ridden. This appreciation highlights a very important role in society, beyond what most people think of as a horse’s traditional role. To advance the nonprofit, educational mission of BlixxHorses, Gabriela regularly participates in continuing education in order to continue provide current and factual information to help people make good decisions for their horses.