Laura Smith brings over 20 years of well-rounded equine experience to MRF. Laura grew up riding and showing hunter/jumpers in the Raleigh area, dabbled in dressage, and transitioned to Western and reining horses in high school. She has trained and shown with numerous respected and world-renown trainers in the horse industry. Laura loves learning, teaching, and sharing her passion of horses and riding with others. She also enjoys showing her horses in reining and barrel racing events. Laura is a 2012 valedictorian graduate of NC State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Science, and is a Class of 2016 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in equine medicine. Laura owns and operates Maple Ridge Mobile Veterinary Services, a mobile equine veterinary practice, with her husband, Nathan, in addition to being an active part of MRF. Nathan Smith is a 2008 graduate from Wingate University with a Bachelor of Marketing. He formerly worked for Stanley Black & Decker in outside sales, before starting full-time with Maple Ridge Farm in 2016. Nate is an integral part of our farm and veterinary business management. He is also the mastermind behind keeping our farm looking its best. We could not maintain our facilities without his assistance!
