Texas Endurance Riders Association
Celebration 2020

Kathy Moore, Owner/CEO-Sugarfoot Jog Ranch, is an accomplished Natural Horsemanship Instructor and Trainer in Waller, Texas. Kathy works with the rider and their horse in the moment and then builds on the strengths of the relationship. She began her career as a horsewoman in 2001 after graduating from the Parelli International Student School in Ocala, Florida. Over the past 20 years, Kathy has studied with a number of renowned Natural Horsemanship practitioners including Pat Parelli and Buck Brannaman. In addition to training horses, Kathy conducts multi-person riding and groundwork clinics and presents Natural Horsemanship Demos. She specializes in colt-starts, restarts and training difficult horses.

Manda, owner of Journey Riders, works with each rider individually and breaks down riding concepts into small chunks helping the riders understand what to do, how to do it, and why. Riders note a huge increase in concentration, body awareness, and core muscle strength, create incredible improvements both in the rider's seat, and in the horses' response to the rider's body. These can be obtained in a short time, defying traditional expectations. Learning then becomes satisfying, exciting, and fun. Riders improve overall stability in the saddle, learn to influence the horse in a positive manner, and communicate more effectively with the horse. Manda is an endurance rider, mother of two riding daughters, and a special-ed teacher.

Dr Natalie Lord is a veterinarian at Belton Vet Clinic in Belton TX. She is a mixed animal practitioner, but her passion has always been horses. Natalie has had a unique experience with horses, from catch riding, training in Spain and driving carriages in Chicago, to helping working horses and their welfare around the world through Equestrian Initiative. Dr Lord has a keen interest in all things veterinary medicine, but in particular she loves equine medicine and biomechanics. What she loves about being an AERC vet and TERA member, is going to endurance rides, getting her lameness fix by watching all the horses move, tending to these awesome animals, and being in absolute awe of equine and human athletes in the sport of endurance. In her spare time, Natalie trains her Azteca mare in dressage and working equitation.

Melanie Martin of Shamar Arabians in Amarillo, Texas has 10 years judging and equine evaluation experience under the best coaches in the industry. Melanie earned her first national individual title in 1998 at the FFA National Contest in Kansas City, Mo. She received scholarships at the following academic institutions: 2002 West Texas A&M BS Equine Industry and 2000 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Associates in Applied Equine Science. She was the 1998 High Individual Performance All American Quarter Horse Congress recipient, 1999 and 2000 Reserve Overall World Champion AQHA World Show Judging Contest, 2000 World Champion Individual Performance All American Quarter Horse Congress Judging Contest winner, and a Tevis and Spanish Peaks 100 finisher.

Todd Hezeau, owner of Barefoof Equines was introduced to hoof care back in 2002 after having problems with a provider, which led him to investigate a different way. He came across the website of a woman named Marjorie Smith and started down the road that changed the way he saw horses. He attended clinics by Pete Ramey, Jamie Jackson, Ida Hammer among others, and became a lifelong learner on hoofcare. He never expected the outcome to become a business, but enjoys helping owners with their horses, especially with specific pathological issues. He has added equine body work, and is now certified in Kinesiology taping, Equine Sports massage therapy and acupressure. Todd enjoys the sport of endurance and prefers the longer distances of 75 to 100 miles. He's also an avid artist and you can view some of his work at this site.

Please print and distribute to anyone who may be interested. Advanced payment is preferred, but you may also pay at the door after 7:30 a.m. or at the Meet and Greet on Friday night.
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