Laur Howes, Barn Team Member

Howdy! I'm Laur, one of BINA's barn team members. I'm originally from the southwest and was born with a deep love for all animals, but for horses in particular, and grew up riding hunter jumpers with a feisty Thoroughbred ex-racehorse. I attended College of Southern Nevada and graduated with an associate's degree in women's studies and psychology. Following that I attended PIMA Medical Institute and received a diploma in veterinary assisting. I worked as a surgical assistant at The Animal Foundation shelter clinic, as well as a volunteer veterinary assistant at Desert Pines Equine Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. I decided to pursue a career working with dogs, and spent several years as a dog trainer and groomer before returning to my roots as a horse girl. In my free time I ride western dressage and mountain trail with a Paint gelding I lease. My favorite part of working at BINA is pampering our horses with lots of grooming and cookies!