Since the age of eight, when she got her first horse, Kaity has been an avid horse lover. An accomplished rider, she started out with pleasure riding and would spend entire days out on the trails, climbing mountains and crossing streams with her horse. She quickly gained interest in the Arabian breed and the showing world and began working with a professional trainer to fine tune her skills for competition. She became a member of the Comstock Arabian Association where she was honored as the Comstock Arabian Association Princess; rode annually in the Reno Rodeo and Nevada Day parades; and competed in a variety of local horse shows.

As Kaity gained more riding experience she took an interest in the area of English-style riding and engaged in formal training for the discipline with Deborah.

Kaity studied and mastered Saddleseat Equitation; Showmanship; Show Hack; County English Pleasure; and Arabian Native Costume and along with her prized horse, SCA Laredo, competed and celebrated victories at the local, regional and national level.

During her show days, Kaity also taught others to ride and continues sharing her knowledge and passion about horses and riding with fellow horse enthusiasts today as an instructor for RTEC.

Roxanne

Roxanne is attending the University of Nevada, Reno and like all the family's children, born not with a silver spoon but a bit in her mouth!  To be an FEI Level Dressage rider at fourteen, was a credit to her ponies and horses, especially Mister A, and to her Trainer/Mother, Suzan, who's favorite quip is that Roxanne started riding in-utero.  But most of the due goes to Roxanne herself, her overwhelming love of her animals and her fierce determination to be the best she can.

In the 2005 show ring, Roxanne and Mister A worked their way through Third and Fourth Levels of Dressage, culminating with the San Diego Chapter of the California Dressage Societ Junior Championships in both levels, and CDS Junior Champion at Fourth Level for the southern region of the state.  She also was selected to participate in clinics with such renowned riders as Paul Belasik and Debbie McDonald.

Things were even more exciting for the 2006 show year; Roxanne and Mister A were very successful at Prix St. Georges and rode their first Musical Freestyle.  She earned both her Bronze and Silver USDF Rider Medals.  They finished the year as USDF All Breed, American Hanoverian Society National Champions at Jr/Yr, Prix St. Georges.

Roxanne has also proven herself to be an excellent riding instructor, especially with young children.  She is also a very patient and competent horse trainer with a bit of guidance from Mom now and then.  Roxanne has worked very hard for her success.

In 2007, on Mister A, Roxanne became the youngest rider ever to be awarded a USDF Silver Freestyle Bar, with her scores averaging above 70%.  On the same note, Roxanne is the second youngest rider to have received a USDF Silver Rider Medal.  Also, Roxanne and Mister A were the American Hanoverian Society National Champions at Jr/Yr, Fourth Level Freestyle, and third place champions in the Open division of UYSDF.

In 2009 Roxanne graduated Valedictorian of her high school and was honored with the Region III Arabian Youth Scholarship.  With her admission to UNR, Roxanne also immediately became a member of the Equestrian Team.  She traveled with the team to schools holding IHSA rated shows where she placed competitively, showing both western and hunters.  Roxanne is now enjoying her opportunity to work with the students and horses at Reno-Tahoe Equestrian Centre.

Meghan

Meghan has spent countless hours learning as much about horses as she can since she was a child. She has successfully competed at the National level and has assisted in training several horses to National Championships in English, Country English, Hunter and Western Pleasure, Show Hack, Native Costume, Side Saddle as well as Saddle Seat and Hunter Seat Equitation and Showmanship.

Meghan has diversified her learning by working with Great Basin Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant for four years and at Rancharrah Cutting Horses as a Breeding Assistant. Teaching students has long been a part of Meghan's life and she has been working with the RTEC riders for the past several years. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with an Equine Emphasis from the University of Nevada, Reno, Meghan had the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant for all the Horsemanship classes at the University.

Her volunteer work also adds to her capabilities as she served for the Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center and also as the Youth Director of Region 3 of the Arabian Horse Association.

Students of Meghan say her lessons are fun and they can't wait for the next one. Adults say she has an excellent ability to communicate the desired behavior and how to execute it. Meghan brings to the arena dedication, excitement and a standard of excellence and fun!