Krista Breen

Writer

Krista Michelle Breen lives in Rockwood, Ontario, with her 2 children, Walker and Aniela and her husband Doug. Krista’s grade school teachers repeatedly asked her to stop talking about horses, stop writing about horses and to please draw something other than horses. She graduated from the University of Guelph in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture. After graduation Krista spent eight years working for the City of Toronto at Riverdale Farm.

Krista has written 6 horse mysteries for young readers. Laced with humour and history, her “Dakotaroo” series is unique. In 2008 she won The Black Stallion writing contest and continues to be encouraged in her work by Walter Farley’s son Tim.

Today, when not thinking about T.J. and Dakotaroo, Krista spends her time teaching in the magical arena at the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre. She is an Equine Canada certified Instructor, holds a CTRI designation from the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association and is proudly a Canadian Pony Club Alumni.