Sandra was born in Calgary Alberta and began riding almost as soon as she could walk. At five her parents bought her an 11hh Welsh pony named Polyanna and then a year later the two of them started Pony Club. Sandra went on to get her A rating in Pony Club and throughout those years won many awards and championships, including Alberta Hunter Champion, Pony Champion at Northlands, 2nd individually at the National Pony Club Rally and 1991 ASJA Modified Jumper Champion. In 1990 Sandra qualified two horses for NAYRC in both show jumping and eventing but unfortunately, was only allowed to take one. Following High School Sandra enrolled at U of C and obtained a degree in Engineering, which led her to employment with TCPL for two years.

Following her stint in the business world Sandra decided to return to her passion and went to teach at Touchstone Farms in central Alberta for a winter before returning home to start her own business.

Sandra started out breaking colts, coaching and training at the family property near Kananaskis. In 1997 she collaborated on building a new facility with a 100x200 ft indoor arena and 25 box stalls. Since that time her business, now called Alborak Stables, has been slowly growing into a thriving equestrian center providing lessons, training and preparation for sales horses. She has also developed a broodmare herd and produces warmblood sport horses specifically for eventing and jumping each year.

Sandra is now short listed with B for the Pan-Am Games and Fan Music will be making her FEI debut in 2007.
 

1996 CWB Mare

Willow is a tough competitor and a talented horse. In 2003 Willow was awarded the Champion Intermediate Horse title as well as Champion Canadian Warmblood.  - Unfortunately a 2nd suspensory injury in 2006 has led to her retirement from 3star competition. She will go on to teach up and coming riders about cross-country. Wesley - 2006 saw him complete a 3star event, however, he has shown that he is more comfortable at the 2star level... a perfect young rider or adult amateur mount.
 

1997 CWB Gelding

Buenos Aires is a naturally gifted horse, he has excellent athletic ability and a wonderful temperament for competition.
 

1997 CWB Gelding

Wesley aka Whiz Kid is a new horse for Sandra, starting with her in early 2005. They ran a two-star at Foxhall in 2005 and finished in 21st place with a qualifying score after only two months together.

2006 saw him complete a 3 star event, however, he has shown that he is more comfortable at the 2star level... a perfect young rider or adult amateur mount.
 

Fan Music

Fan Music will make her FEI debut in 2007 at the one star level. She has shown promise at the lower levels. In 3 outings at the Training level, she has earned a 1st and a 2nd.

Surfer Girl

This young mare shares the same dam line as Buenos Aires. She is showing promise at a young age winning the 4 year old performance hunter futurity and placing 2nd in the dressage futurity.