Learn from a Mentor
Mentors are a group of people dedicated to growing the sport of Ride & Tie by introducing (or re-introducing) people to the sport. Located throughout the country, mentors are the Association’s “local experts.” They are available to answer questions, give advice about what to wear, how to prepare to successfully finish a race, provide opportunities to practice ride & tie, and help team newcomers with experienced people.
Arizona:
Lisa Preston (2026), lisa@lisapreston.com
California:
Steve Shaw (2026), sshaw@pacbell.net
Jessie Brewer (2026), centerpointlearning@gmail.com
K.S. Swigart (2026), katswig@att.net
Sierra Foothills: Susan Smyth (2026), susansmythjackson@gmail.com, 916-316-2096
San Diego: Rufus Schneider (2026), rufusschneider1@gmail.com, (619) 244-1488
Santa Cruz: George Hall (2026), georgehalldvm@gmail.com, (831) 426-0131
Illinois:
Vera Betzelberger (2026), verabetzelberger@yahoo.com
Maryland:
Cate Peloquin (2026), cpenguin57@aol.com
North Carolina:
Sara Boelt (2026), lighterrat@gmail.com
Carrie Baris (2026), carriebaris@hotmail.com
Oregon:
Southern Oregon:
Chris Amaral (2026), trots4long@gmail.com
NW Oregon & Portland: Kirsten Seyferth (2026), kirstenseyferth@gmail.com
Pennsylvania:
Lauren Bilsky (2026), lsbilsky@gmail.com
Tennessee:
Amy Kerrigan (2026), amyv.kerrigan@yahoo.com
Courtney Krueger (2026), ck@firstcumberland.com
Texas:
Sherrie Reimers (2026), skreimers@aol.com
Virginia:
Hampton Roads: Alison Zeytoonian (2026), azeytoonian@solsolutions.net, (757) 947-6244
Washington:
Southwest WA: Kirsten Seyferth (2026), kirstenseyferth@gmail.com
Eastern Washington: Rachel Toor (2026), racheltoor@gmail.com
