Rockin' W Ranch
Learn to be the Partner Your Horse Deserves
Instructors
Rockin' W Ranch strives to build a solid foundation through its lesson program for all of the riders in the RWR program. Rockin' W Ranch has several instructors, each with varying qualifications.
Terry Welsh:
Riding Instructor
My first horse as a toddler was a rocking horse and the horses operated by Coin's in front of Publix. At age 6, I started riding at Camp Keystone in Tampa for six weeks in the summer. I went for eight weeks the next year. I went to Circle F outside of Lake Wales also rode at the Lazy W outside of Lake Alford in the 70s. I worked at the Girl Scout camp, started horseback riding unit with Marnie Ward, Carolyn, Kinsley, and myself. I did eight years of teaching Horseback riding for the Girl Scout Camp .
Kim Williams:
Special Needs Instructor
Tiny Trotter Instructor
We got our first horse when I was 9. Through my teens and twenties life happened. I got my next horse as an adult after my son was born. I have had Tennesse Walking Horses for the past 25 years. I learned everything from my dad who was a John Lyons trainer in CO. I have taught the kids of my family and friends to love,appreciate and ride horses over those years. Seven years ago I became involved in Special Olympics. I've been a horse handler and trainer for these incredible people ever since. My joys in life are my family, horses, and children.
Julia Plumley:
Riding Instructor
I have been part of Rockin’ W Ranch for 10 years. I started at the age of 10, participating in Rockin’ W Ranch’s camps. After camp, I began taking horsemanship lessons, advancing through the CHA Level Program, learning how to take care of horses and ride in different disciplines. I also volunteer with the Special Olympics Equestrian Team, and A Heart for Hero's program. I enjoy teaching horsemanship skills to riders with special abilities and seeing their accomplishments.
I teach both Western and English levels, offering Horsemanship lessons, based on the CHA guidelines. These lessons include riding, horse care, horse science, and more. I am a college student so I teach ONLY on Saturdays and/or Sundays, depending on other events.
Karis Burgin:
Riding Instructor
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