Westminster Farm's staff members have knowledge of several different aspects of the equine industry, including: hunters, jumpers, equitation, dressage, and western pleasure.
OUR TEAM
Owner/Head Trainer
Ashley Morrison
With over 25 years of professional equestrian experience in training Hunter/Jumper horses and ponies, Ashley also has a proven record of developing successful equestrians who not only ride exceptionally well but demonstrate top notch horsemanship. Many of her clients go on to compete nationally and earn distinguished show records that afford them opportunities to ride at the collegiate level for some of the top-rated Division I Equestrian Teams.
Barn Manager
Emmie Christie
Emmie grew up on a farm as a child and has many years of experience related to basic equine medical care, rehabbing injuries, nutrition, barn management, and day-to-day facility operations. Additionally, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience competing in the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) All Around events which include Horsemanship, Western pleasure, Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, and trail and ranch riding.
Finance Manager
Julianne Coleman
Julianne grew up riding pony hunters as a child and rode competitively. After a long hiatus from riding, she started taking lessons as an adult at Westminster Farm in 2020. Now, she competes at both the local and rated shows in the Adult Hunter division. Julianne's primary responsibilities are the management of the farm's finances such as billing and payroll.
Assistant Trainer/Rider
Brenna Ledbetter
Brenna is a professional rider and an assistant trainer at Westminster Farm. A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Brenna began her love of riding at Westminster under the tutelage of Ashley. Over the past 10 years, she has shown across multiple hunter, equitation, and jumper divisions. She has competed successfully in Junior Hunter Finals, Big Eq, and on the indoor circuit. Brenna especially enjoys training and working with young horses.
Lesson Program Instructor
Catherine Rockhold
Catherine has over 40 years of experience riding across multiple disciplines— Dressage and Show Jumping. Catherine’s instruction emphasizes foundational skills to beginning riders’ overall riding stamina and foundational skills essential to the hunt seat discipline, flat work, cross-poles, short-stirrup skills, and basic equine care. Her care and attention to students’ understanding and demonstration of skills related to riding is a strength.