HEAD TRAINER
ASHLEY BULLIS MENDEZ
I started my equestrian journey at 10 years old riding dressage and hunter/jumper at a local barn. I very quickly discovered that this was my passion in life and that I wanted to make a lifelong career as a professional. After much consideration, I chose homeschooling to complete my high school education so that I could have time to commit to the sport and started as a working student full-time at the age of 11. I worked for Kelly Vaughn until the age of 16 when I became a junior trainer teaching lessons and training horses myself.
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Since then, I have taken lessons and clinics with several different people over the years, including Lurena Bell, a dressage rider who was shortlisted for the Olympics. I competed in dressage through second level on a horse I trained myself, and after starting and running my own program for several years, I took a student and her horses to compete with the best in the nation at US Dressage Finals.
I enjoy working with students of all ages and levels. And I would love to help take you and your horse from Intro to Grand Prix.
ASSISTANT TRAINER
KIANA DAMANIK
Hi everyone!
My name is Kiana, and I have been riding with/for Ashley since middle school! I just graduated from Trinity University with a B.S. in Marketing, and continued my riding education at Winning Fields Stables with Daniella Fields during that time!
I have been riding horses consistently since I was 6 years old, always at fantastic barns close to home. Throughout High School I was also able to ride with Teri Bludworth (who I bought Tito from!) as well as compete on the Blue Fox Farms IEA Team. I spent my college summers working and learning as much as possible in the hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines, as well as general barn care and management, and am excited to put it all to use full time!
ASSISTANT TRAINER
KIMBERLY KELLY
I began riding at just ten years old at a barn in the Houston area, where I discovered my passion for horses and helping others learn about them. During my time there, I competed on the high school IEA team, where I served as team captain, gaining early leadership experience both in and out of the saddle. Since then, I have developed my skills through years of training, showing, and educational experiences. I have participated twice in the Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) and have also shown at numerous local USHJA shows, as well as ridden in clinics with top professionals such as Bernie Traurig.
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I attended the University of Findlay, where I pursued a double major in English Equestrian Studies with a riding and training emphasis, and Equine Business Management. During my time there, I gained experience in hunters, jumpers, and dressage, as well as extensive hands-on knowledge in general horse care and management. Although I ultimately decided to continue my academic journey closer to home, I now study Psychology at the University of Houston while continuing to pursue my passion for horses as the Assistant Trainer at A&A Rosewood Sporthorses.
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I am excited to share my knowledge, experience and love of horses with riders of all levels and ages, and to continue growing alongside the talented team at A&A Rosewood Sporthorses.