Our Team
Michelle Neuzil
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Owner
Michelle has been involved with horses for 30+ years, and has been raising appaloosas since 1995. She holds a degree in Equine Studies. In 2004, Michelle began showing and promoting her Appaloosas at a world-class level. In 2010, her stallion, “The Miracle Chip” was inducted into the Appaloosa Hall of Fame, and his son, “TC Tommy Boy” carries on his legacy. Michelle has won numerous awards across the globe in multiple disciplines, and through her expertise in breeding quality Appaloosas, she has demonstrated her commitment to excellence.
Amanda Cochran, Cutting Trainer
Amanda has been riding all her life. A West Virginia native, she has worked for several successful cutting trainers in the industry and has gained the knowledge needed to succeed in the sport. She prides herself in having patience with the horses, to make sure they understand what is being asked of them. Amanda gives advanced riding and cutting lessons to help people understand the mechanics of the horse and how to get things done with a willing, happy horse. She offers lessons, colt starting, cutting training, and showing.
Amanda and Jake raise Australian Kelpie puppies, a herding breed, which help Amanda with the cattle used in cutting training. They raise three litters per year, and these puppies go on to compete in dog trials and work on cattle ranches. If you’re interested in adding a Kelpie puppy to your family, visit Mill Creek Kelpies on Facebook.
Jake Smith, Ranch Manager
Jake takes care of the horses and monitors their health, including the newborns. He takes satisfaction in seeing the animals thrive. Working with his team, he builds and maintains fencing, the arenas, and farm equipment. He enjoys working with his hands in the outdoors.
Sherry Harris, Lesson Manager
Sherry Harris has been a trainer and clinician for over 20 years. Her program helps adults get their confidence back in the saddle, helps beginners learn about all things horse, and children ages 10 and up. This includes horse care, how to saddle properly, how to communicate with horses while staying safe and making horse ownership enjoyable.
She also is a horse development specialist, helping horses with problems that include trailer loading, pushy or dominant horses, rearing horses, bolting or kicking, Her program helps them act like a partner in all things, by teaching them a series of groundwork exercises.
Sherry has had the pleasure of studying under the best horsemen in the business, such as her mentor Pat Parelli, from whom she developed the backbone of her program, and also Craig Cameron, Craig Johnson, and Buck Brannaman.
Let us help you get your horsemanship polished or get you started in the industry. Horses are healers, and they have so much to say to us if we only take time to listen.
Tiffany Carter, Barn Manager
Tiffany has been working with horses all her life, and has experience in barrel racing, cutting, reining, Western pleasure, and dressage. She takes her role very seriously and cares for the daily needs of client horses and TC horses. She especially enjoys meeting new clients and learning about them and their horses.
Georgia Caudle ,
Trainer / Veterinarian Student
Georgia is one of the most talented horse trainers we have seen for a long time. She has great intuition with horses and seems to be able to read their thoughts. Georgia works through the stubborn issues with horses and gets them to listen. She aspires to be the farm’s vet with the goal of specializing in reproduction to further the Appaloosa bloodline and performance.
Sara Washington
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Volunteer Program Manager
As the head of our volunteer program, Sara looks for folks who want to groom and exercise our senior and special needs horses.
Sara has 30+ years’ experience teaching people how to work with horses. Get in touch with Sara if you’re interested in learning more about our volunteer program.