Instructors

Tracey Gentry Ryan

Tracey Gentry Ryan, established the riding academy over fifteen years ago. Tracey has successfully been showing horses in the American Paint Horse Association, American Pinto Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association and USA Equestrian (AHSA) since she was four. From reining to jumping, having a broad knowledge of disciplines has been a great advantage. Continually building on her abilities by riding with top trainers allows her to add to her 25 world championships, AHSA championships and other titles. Such a background allows her to provide a Riding Academy that teaches multi disciplines and produces successful students.

Jessica Maher

Jessica, a graduate of William Woods University has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Equestrian Science.  Some of her course studies included Equine Anatomy and Farrier sciences, Stable Management, Veterinary Medicine, Horse Show Management, Advanced Hunt Seat and Advanced Jumping along with four years of Teaching Techniques. While attending William Woods she obtained experience in all seats of riding. Jessica’s work history is extensive, having worked as a carriage driver, stable manager, assistant trainer and riding director. In addition to these skills she has consistently competed and placed at A-rated hunter/jumper shows.

Stephanie Petersen

Stephanie began her riding career at the age of 11 and has subsequently competed and trained successfully at the national level.  As a top ranking junior rider she qualified and competed at the ASPCA Maclay Regionals and Finals, the AHSA Medal Finals and was in the top of the standings for the Washington International Equitation Championship. Since then she has proven herself as an accomplished equestrian with champions in hunters and jumpers at “A” rated horse shows across the country. She has trained students to wins and qualified riders for hunter and equitation finals. She was head trainer and barn manager for an “A” circuit show stable on the East Coast for several years before returning to the Midwest.