Proprietor, Instructor/Trainer, Sales. Jodi is a lifetime horsewoman who grew up in the horse business with a family that loved the sport of Rodeo. She was raised in the saddle both in Wyoming and in Arizona at her family’s riding stables guiding trail rides, competing in rodeos, and participating in 4-H clubs. She has an Equine Management degree from Central Wyoming College where she also went through an instructor certification and has a full weekly schedule of riding lessons and horses in training.
She is a member of the National Barrel Horse Association, United States Team Roping Championships, and American Quarter Horse Association. Jodi encourages her students to participate in the Rockin’ Redbird events (gymkhanas, heel-o-matic roping, trail challenges) to support their endeavors in a variety of ways.
Jodi is an accomplished rider with awards and prize winnings in barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, and pole bending. For the last 25 years she has been sharing her knowledge and love of horses through the teaching of others. She is the consummate people person, an ambassador of goodwill to clients, to boarders, and to business partners. Her innate ability to hone in on what will be helpful to you and your horse, along with a life-time of experiences enables her to help you improve and refine your riding skills, along with your relationship to your horse as a partner.
Melanie Townley
Instructor. Melanie grew up in Littleton, Massachusetts with her mom, dad and older brother and sister and moved to Arizona in 2007. She’s been riding for over 16 years and has been at Jodi’s for over 12 years! Melanie has a horse named Breezy and a dog named Drop. She graduated with a degree in Special Education and enjoys working with her students. Melanie specializes in beginner lessons for any age, but is also comfortable helping riders of every level improve their skills.
Mariah Bennett
Instructor. Mariah grew up in Northern Utah and is currently going to school to get her Masters in Dietetics. She is passionate about health and helping others feel better. She moved to Arizona in 2015 and loves living in the desert. She enjoys traveling the world, riding her horse, baking, and spending time with family and friends. Mariah has been riding horses since she was 10 years old and bought her first horse – Jax when she moved to Arizona. She also has a 1 year old Tabby cat named Theodora- who is full of sass! Mariah enjoys teaching all ages and helping them reach their goals and find joy in working with horses.
Amanda Ferullo
Instructor. Amanda grew up in Arizona and has completed her studies at ASU-West to become a Zoologist. She is passionate about working with animals and studying them. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding her horse, and going on hiking adventures throughout Arizona. Amanda has been riding horses since she was 10 years old and rescued her first horse when she was 12 years old. Her love of animals runs in her family as her dogs, rabbit, turtle, and tortoises are all rescues. Amanda enjoys teaching people of all ages about horses and has worked with special needs kids for the past 10 years. She is always amazed when she can witness her students accomplish their goals. Amanda specializes in beginner lessons.