Meet Our Coaches & Staff

Trainers and coaches that equip you with the skills you need to reach your goals and barn staff with extensive horse knowledge.

Merrilee “Mimi” Wroten '93

Director of the Riding Program, Head NCEA Coach, Riding Faculty

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Fisch

Associate Director of the Riding Program, Head IHSA Coach, Assistant NCEA Coach, Riding Faculty

e: lfisch@sbc.edu  
p: 434-381-6367  
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center

Alyson Ainsworth

Equine Veterinarian, Riding Faculty, Biology Faculty

Justine Betzler

Equine Coordinator, Riding Faculty

e: jbetzler@sbc.edu  
p: 434-381-6116  
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center

Colonel “Gene” Branham

Stable and Facilities Assistant

e: cbranham@sbc.edu
p: 434-381-6354
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center

Haley Jennings

Stable Assistant

e: hjennings@sbc.edu
p: 434-381-6116
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center
Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller '20

Riding Faculty, Assistant IHSA Coach

e: srmiller@sbc.edu  
p: 434-381-6565  
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center
Headshot of Beverly Tipps

Beverly Tipps

Stable Manager

e: btipps@sbc.edu
p: 434-381-6354
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center

Stephanie Welch

Stable Assistant

e: swelch@sbc.edu
p: 434-381-6116
o: Riding Center

Troy “TW” Woody

Riding Program Facilities Manager

e: twoody@sbc.edu
p: 434-381-6116
o: Harriet Rogers Riding Center