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.
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 Buzz, he builds and maintains fencing, the arenas, and farm equipment. He enjoys working with his hands in the outdoors.
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.
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 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.
Kelsea Stillwell, Assistant Manager
Kelsea has always had a special bond with animals. As the assistant manager, she is in charge of making sure all the animals at TCPH have the best care. From feeding, to turn out, to medical attention, Kelsea takes her role very seriously. She also trains new staff to make sure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain our top standards. We are lucky to have her!
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.