Debbie Shoup - RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Debbie has always loved teaching whether it is in the classroom, the office, or on the ranch.
Her favorite thing is working with new students and watching them grow into happy, independent riders.
She is pictured here with TROTR horse Lucky, and she says, “I love my students!”
Debbie has always loved teaching whether it is in the classroom, the office, or on the ranch.
Her favorite thing is working with new students and watching them grow into happy, independent riders.
She is pictured here with TROTR horse Lucky, and she says, “I love my students!”
Michala Wells - RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Michala moved here from Colorado in August after marrying her husband who is currently stationed at Travis Air Force Base. Michala has always had such a passion for horses and loves working with kids. It has been such a blessing to her to do what she loves at TROTR. Growing up Michala rode western focusing more on trail rides through mountainous and rugged terrain as well as non-competitive gymkhana events during summers.
During her lessons she loves helping both kids and adults advance in their riding skills and overall equine knowledge while still having fun, whether that be through games, bareback rider, barrel racing, and more.
Michala is pictured here riding her rescue horse, Stormy.
Here you go Debbie! Thank you again for all you do!! Michala Wells
Michala moved here from Colorado in August after marrying her husband who is currently stationed at Travis Air Force Base. Michala has always had such a passion for horses and loves working with kids. It has been such a blessing to her to do what she loves at TROTR. Growing up Michala rode western focusing more on trail rides through mountainous and rugged terrain as well as non-competitive gymkhana events during summers.
During her lessons she loves helping both kids and adults advance in their riding skills and overall equine knowledge while still having fun, whether that be through games, bareback rider, barrel racing, and more.
Michala is pictured here riding her rescue horse, Stormy.
Here you go Debbie! Thank you again for all you do!! Michala Wells
Natalie Malagon - Riding Instructor
“My name is Natali … you can call me “Nat” …I come from a show background in the reining & cowhorse industry,
I love seeing the positive impact horses make on our lives. Working for TROTR has been such a blessing and I am extremely grateful to be here working with such great students.
“My name is Natali … you can call me “Nat” …I come from a show background in the reining & cowhorse industry,
I love seeing the positive impact horses make on our lives. Working for TROTR has been such a blessing and I am extremely grateful to be here working with such great students.
Alicia Cary - RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Alicia has always had a love for horses and began riding when she was a young girl. As a young adult, she became a volunteer at a therapeutic riding program which sparked a new love for supporting people where accommodations are needed. This spark led Alicia to gain education for and begin working as a School Based Occupational Therapy Assistant. Alicia loves being a part of the T.R.O.T.R. team as an Adapted Riding Instructor because it perfectly unites her love for both horse and human.
Alicia has always had a love for horses and began riding when she was a young girl. As a young adult, she became a volunteer at a therapeutic riding program which sparked a new love for supporting people where accommodations are needed. This spark led Alicia to gain education for and begin working as a School Based Occupational Therapy Assistant. Alicia loves being a part of the T.R.O.T.R. team as an Adapted Riding Instructor because it perfectly unites her love for both horse and human.
Shannon Personeni - RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Shannon is a Woodland, CA native and has been involved with horses since the age of 5. She rode on the UCD Eventing team during her senior year in high school and then on the University of Oregon Hunter/Jumper team through college graduation.
She continues to ride English and pursue personal goals in 3-day eventing.
Following a childhood dream, Shannon became the founding member of T.R.O.T.R. Professionally, Shannon has her B.S., MBA.
She has been working in the field of therapeutic riding for the past 10 years and is PATH certified.
Shannon is a Woodland, CA native and has been involved with horses since the age of 5. She rode on the UCD Eventing team during her senior year in high school and then on the University of Oregon Hunter/Jumper team through college graduation.
She continues to ride English and pursue personal goals in 3-day eventing.
Following a childhood dream, Shannon became the founding member of T.R.O.T.R. Professionally, Shannon has her B.S., MBA.
She has been working in the field of therapeutic riding for the past 10 years and is PATH certified.
