Jaclyn Hyde

Jaclyn Hyde

Jaclyn Hyde

For as long as she can remember, Jaclyn Hyde has had a great love for horses.At the age of ten she began English riding lessons. which was the beginning of a lifetime hobby.While living in Georgia, she showed with the Georgia Junior Hunter Jumper Association (GJHJA), once riding under the equestrian instructor of the University of Georgia.After moving back to Texas, she began riding western pleasure, and then found herself riding in the North Texas High School Rodeo Association.Jaclyn has worked with many different professional trainers and breed affiliations.She enjoys all disciplines of horseback riding: English/Western, Jumping, Pleasure, Trail Riding, Cutting and Roping.

During her undergraduate studies, Jaclyn worked for YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow in Hunt, TX. While there she spent her time as Head Wrangler, Lifeguard and Night Activities Assistant.The YMCA had a set of special sections each summer dedicated to special needs kids and families.

In her senior year of college Jaclyn served as the Tarleton State Texan Rider, school mascot, for the University.Jaclyn served as a representative for the university with her horse, Taylor.

Jaclyn graduated from Tarleton State University in May 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and returned to work on a Master's in Agriculture.While working on her Master's Degree, Jaclyn was a Graduate Assistant in the Animal Science Department, which gave her the opportunity to work with the TREAT Program (Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy).In May of 2002 she finished school with a Master's in Agriculture and a better understanding of how equine assisted therapy benefits students of all ages.In June of 2002 Jaclyn attended the instructor training course at Equest in Wylie, TX.

In the Fall of 2002 Jaclyn began working with Sherman ISD in the special education department.She enjoys working with children and this gives her the chance to work with special need children in an educational environment.