Julia Nieckarz loves life and is passionate about teaching, sup- porting children with special needs, the arts, and animals. She is a dedicated and energetic elementary school principal in Terrace, British Columbia, who has been working in the education field since 1996. When not working, Julia spends much of her free time with her horses. She has embarked on many journeys with them and experienced the multiple challenges of packing up and heading out! Julia strongly believes in helping others fulfill their dreams, and going horse camping is a passion that she's excited to share. Julia is the co-author and illustrator of Go Horse Camping, and has written and illustrated a number of books with children.