Trainer ~ Matt Brown
Horses have been the driving force in Matt Brown's life for over twenty years. He began riding at the age of six under the tutelage of BHS Instructor Andrea Pfeiffer of Chocolate Horse Farm in Petaluma, CA. As a young rider he competed at numerous one star competitions and Intermediate level horse trails, culminating in his selection as a member of the Area VI team at the North American Young Riders Championships two star competition in 1993 where the team took the bronze medal. Matt went on to compete through the advanced level with his young rider mount Maximum Speed. Thanks to Andrea Matt found Max, a six-year- old appaloosa/tb cross. Though Max lacked the refinement and sophistication of fancier mounts, he more than made up for it with his unflappable character and his endless supply of heart. He earned a place with Matt for life. Learn more about Matt
Assistant Trainer ~ Jennifer Evans
Jen gained much of her extensive experience in the hunter/jumper world on the East Coast. After competing in the Intercollegiate shows during college she was invited to work with a Canadian Olympic show jumper where she honed her skills in the care of equine athletes. She also worked extensively in the tight-knit Wellington, Florida horse community, where she trained "green" horses and ultimately rode with the selector of the U.S. Equestrian Team, Ray Texel. Jen is also certified as a high school teacher. She was recently married and she and her husband live in Petaluma.
Manager ~ Anne Vawter
Assistant Trainer ~ Jennifer Evans
Jen gained much of her extensive experience in the hunter/jumper world on the East Coast. After competing in the Intercollegiate shows during college she was invited to work with a Canadian Olympic show jumper where she honed her skills in the care of equine athletes. She also worked extensively in the tight-knit Wellington, Florida horse community, where she trained "green" horses and ultimately rode with the selector of the U.S. Equestrian Team, Ray Texel. Jen is also certified as a high school teacher. She was recently married and she and her husband live in Petaluma.Manager ~ Anne Vawter
Anne was drawn to the Napa Valley due to her interest in the Wine Business. Anne has been a horsewoman for over 20 years. She road western and english then focused on Three Day Eventing in Pony Club. Anne received her "B" rating from the Pony Club Association in 1996. Anne loves the pleasures and the challenges in her relationship with horses and enjoys every day she lives and works at BCF.