Courtney grew up riding in Alpharetta as a kid and returned to the Alpharetta area after graduating from UGA with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations. After several years of riding and training at others' farms, Courtney started Classic Colors Farm and began leasing a barn off Birmingham Rd. in Milton, GA. There she was able to grow and develop her program and bring along both young horses as well as young riders in a patient and correct way that produces confidence and success. The business quickly grew and before long it had outgrown the farm.