Sarah was born and raised in Tumalo, Oregon.  As a teenager, Sarah's very first job was training horses and giving riding instructions at the Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Tumalo.  Sarah knew then that she wanted to pursue a career working with animals.  So she packed up her things and moved to Colorado for two years while attending the Bel Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology in Colorado.

After graduation she decided to come back to Central Oregon where she could enjoy her favorite pastimes such as fly fishing, camping and hiking with her husband, Eli. Sarah also enjoys riding her  horses whenever time allows.