Meet Our Team!
Magic Moments Stable couldn't function without the people that make everything happen. Let's meet them all!!!
Granger
farm owner and show team captain
As an amateur competitor, my involvement is to show at all levels on my horses, and to encourage and support the rest of the show team, especially new riders. I have been showing all my life, and it is really nice to have other adult amateurs as well as a group of young riders to go show with - the more the merrier! I have won more national titles than I can count, and have two elite show stallions that I haul to compete with, and three youngsters coming up, as well as one junior half-Arabian mare that is well on the way to winning her world championships.
Juan
jack of all trades
With over 20 years of working with Magic Moments, there is nothing that happens here that I am not involved in. I manage all the crew and maintenance, and I haul horses, manage feeding, and take care of everything at the barn. I also do all the setup building and work horses and care for every little detail at shows. We are super grateful for Juan and all his experience as nothing runs smoothly without him!
Karen
show groom
Best Show Groom Ever! I make sure the horses are well fed, groomed to their best, braided properly, and I take care of all the horse's therapy needs for the theraplate and Bemer. Keeping everyone prepared and healthy and happy is my passion, and the horses all show it!
Debra
Head breeder
Broodmares, babies and all things herd health are my responsibility. I have been involved with Arabians for 30 years and have done every job in a show barn. I am talented with babies and very skilled at equine breeding, and I handle all the semen processing and shipping and freezing for clients all over the country. If you want a young horse from our program, chances are I will have been involved in its creation, birth and kindergarten training!
Chris
Senior Instructor
Born in Wisconsin and a Texas resident for over 20 years, I bring over 30 years of experience in working with and training Arabian horses. My passion lies in teaching and helping riders of all levels - from beginners to national show team members - find the perfect horse to complement their skills and achieve their goals. I take pride in my knowledge and dedication to my craft, and I find joy in nurturing a love for riding in each of my students.
Aly
instructor/trainer
Aly is a lifelong equestrian with a deep-rooted passion for dressage and sport horse development, as well as therapeutic riding. She is a USDF Silver Medalist and a multi-National and regional champion in both the dressage and sport horse divisions.
Aly formerly served as the head trainer at the University of Arizona's Al-Marah Equine Center where she led training and instruction with a focus on classical principles and compassionate horsemanship. A dedicated studfent of the late Colonel Alois Albrecht von Zeigner, Aly continues to uphold his legacy of systematic, horse-centered training.
Known for her thoughtful , individualized approach, Aly is committed to developing confident, balanced partnerships between horse and rider.
Josh
instructor/trainer
Josh is a dedicated equestrian with a passion for riding and caring for horses. Exoerienced in working western, team roping, trail riding, driving, and more. Josh is committed to building strong partnerships with riders and horses alike.
Megan
instructor/trainer
Originally from Germany, Megan brings over 10 years of competitive equestrian experience to the arena. She has competed extensively in English Dressage, Show Jumping, and Hunter/Jumper, while also riding and competing in Western disciplines, including barrel racing.
Her diverse competitive background has shaped a versatile training style focused on confidence, correct development, and creating a strong partnership between horse and rider.
Now based in Texas, Megan combines her European training with her passion for helping horses and riders grow, compete, and reach their full potential.
Lauren
instructor/trainer
Lauren has been passionate about horses from a young age and loves helping riders grow both in and out of the saddle. She started riding at 8 years old and has continued working with horses. She is a Tarleton State University Animal Science graduate and former IHSA rider, she has experience in both English and Western disciplines. Lauren enjoys creating fun, encouraging lessons while helping each horse and rider build confidence and become a stronger team.
Madeleine
instructor/trainer
I started riding from a young age and never quit! While dressage and biomechanics are my specialty, I have ridden, trained, and done a little bit of everything across the country. Teaching folks of all ages, backgrounds, and ambitions about everything equine is where I find myself now and likely for the foreseeable future.
Kelly
Customer Relations
I started riding from a young age and never quit! While dressage and biomechanics are my specialty, I have ridden, trained, and done a little bit of everything across the country. Teaching folks of all ages, backgrounds, and ambitions about everything equine is where I find myself now and likely for the foreseeable future.
Daryl
Digital Media Creator
I've always had a love for technology, social media, photography, and videography. I genuinely enjoy the perpetual pursuit of trying to capture this team's hard work on a daily basis, from a visual perspective. Throw in getting to spend time with some of the most adorable four-legged and hoofed friends, and what's not to love?