Meet the Westminster Staff

Ashley Morrison

 Owner / Trainer

Reid Rickett

Head Rider / Trainer

Reid graduated from the University Of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management and a minor in Communications. She was a member of the NCEA format UTM Equestrian team where she started all four years in Equitation over Fences and Equitation on the flat. She earned NCEA All-American status while competing for the team. Prior to competing collegiately, Reid was successful in the Junior Hunters, JR/AM Jumpers and 3'6" Equitation, qualifying for Harrisburg, Washington, USEF Medal Finals, Maclay Regionals and Finals, and USET Finals. She has gown up riding at Westminster Farm under the direction of Ashley Morrison all of her life.

Kate Bessette

Assistant Rider / Trainer

Kate graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Anthropology with a minor in Equine Studies concentrating in Training & Schooling. During her time at Sweet Briar she dedicated herself to the riding program where she competed on the field team and the IHSA team, was nominated into the Riding Council, held several jobs at the barn including teaching beginner lessons during her last two years. Kate grew up riding and showing the hunters in New Jersey, during middle and high school competed as an eventer in Virginia and continued hunter/jumpers and training green horses in college. Kate has worked as an equine veterinary technician and holds a strong passion for equine health and wellness. Her other passions include traveling, speaking Spanish and her animals. 

Kaleigh Rice

Barn Manager 

Bio coming soon!