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
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
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!
Denise
Show Team Coach and Reproduction specialist with almost 40 years of experience with Arabian horses, I have created, delivered and shown horses that have won at all levels including internationally. Now semi-retired from breeding work, I concentrate my energies on my young riders and adult amateurs, and on bringing along young horses to match up with riders. I specialize in equitation, western riding, in hand classes and now both classical and western dressage. I am thrilled with the growth and progress of my show team and they just keep racking up titles at every level including National and World Championships...I tell the kids I am the world champion dressage test caller!
Debra
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
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.
Kelly
I bring a lifetime of experience in classical dressage and have achieved my bronze and silver medals from USDF. I show all the way to the upper levels and my primary show horse was National Champion 3rd level. I teach all levels of riders and I also train the client horses. I look forward to helping you achieve your dressage dreams!
Madison
Madison is our Office Assistant and Scheduling Coordinator. Madison manages all scheduling needs and helps ensure smooth day to day operations. She recently earned her Master's degree in Equine Reproduction from Sam Houston State University. With over 10 years of experience in the equine industry, particularly in the western discipline and general equine welfare, Madison brings both practical knowledge and a deep passion for the field. Her primary interests lie in equine reproduction and research and she is dedicated to supporting both clients and the MMS team with professionalism and care.
Aly
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 th late Colonel Alois Albrecht von Zeigner, Aly continues touphold 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
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.