MEET THE OWNERS OF TAIL BLAZERS COPPERFIELD
Holly
In 2004 Holly graduated with a degree in Computer Information Systems from Mount Royal College and spent the next two years working in the field. During this time, Holly had the opportunity to work at Sit Happens! as an assistant dog trainer. At Sit, Holly was able to learn a lot about dogs and their way of communicating to us and to each other. It was also the point in which Holly realized that she needed to be working with animals.
Next, Holly opened her own pet photography business called Mutt Shots Photography which she recently renamed BrindleBerry - Custom Pet Photography. Because of her ability to understand the animals she was photographing, she was and IS able to get very natural photographs of them. During this time Holly adopted three Boxers. Her first Boxer, Brindel had digestive problems (she was diagnosed with irritable bowel) for the first six months of her life. Holly found ways to bring a permanent stop to these issues with diet and herbs. Her second Boxer, Porter struggled with non-stop scratching, loss of hair, yeast overgrowth, and other complications. While attempting to get him help get some relief from his afflictions, Holly began to learn a lot about alternative ways to make him better. A few years later, Brindel has no problems with digestion, and Porter is doing much better dealing with his dust and mold allergies. Holly is now able to share her experiences with others dealing with these issues.
Holly has also taken courses specializing in animal health and well being. These courses include: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Flower Essences for Animals, Animal Energy Bodies, Animal Communication Level 1 and 2, and Reiki Level 1.
Holly is also working part-time as a contributor to the Tail Blazers’ head office marketing team.
Carie
Carie grew up in rural Manitoba with a love and respect for all animals, and for nature in general. In her family home there was always room for one more stray. In 1984 Carie graduated as a Medical Lab Technologist and, with her two small children Holly and Derek, moved to Northern Alberta for employment. She eventually settled in Red Deer, where she remained until her children were grown. She then moved to the Middle East where she worked and traveled for several years. While there Carie visited more than thirty countries, usually back-packing off the beaten track and often traveling solo. She also took up Scuba diving and learned to appreciate the beauty of the marine world.
The desire to be near her children and grand-children brought Carie back to Canada in 2004. Soon after returning, the opportunity to go into an animal-related business with her daughter Holly arose and she moved one more time. She now resides in Calgary with her two Aussies, Marlin who is hearing-impaired, and Moxie who helps take care of Marlin. The newest addition to her family is a Tennessee Walking Horse named Ruby.