Graymar Farms

An all-around competitor, Penny enjoys traveling to shows with friends from Graymar.  

She actively takes part in the daily operation of Graymar and considers it a privilege to care for all these wonderful horses.  

Penny is the current president of Capitol Area Quarter Horse Association a regional Quarter Horse Enthusiasts Club. 

Penny is also a certified personal trainer who works with individuals in private and group sessions to help them reach their health and fitness goals.  As a fitness instructor for over 30 years, Penny especially enjoys working with equestrians on balance and core strength to improve their riding!   

Ryan is a true Texas cowboy.  He grew up in Corsicana showing livestock in 4-H and team roping with friends.  Ryan has been around horses all his life and we are fortunate to have him at Graymar!

Ryan and Dani are "up and at 'em" at 5 AM every morning feeding, cleaning stalls, watering and taking care of all the horses.  Then he and Dani head to their "real" jobs - Ryan with Air Werks Heating and AC and Dani with Austin Pediatrics Associates.

On weekends, Ryan is busy with the heavy duty chores around the farm like 
repairing fences and cleaning water troughs!

Laura has been riding for over 18 years and specializes in dressage, hunter/jumper and equitation training.  She has trained with Belgian 4-time Olympic eventer Karin Donckers, Grand Prix rider Ron Smeets, USEF "S" judge Tom Poulin, and German equestrian team coach Chris Bartle.   

Laura's goal as a trainer and instructor is to create safe and knowledgeable horses and riders in a fun, positive atmosphere.  She believes that all horses and riders can benefit from fundamental dressage, regardless of discipline. 
In addition to lessons, Laura is also starting and training a number of the young horses here at Graymar.

Laura's lessons give new riders the chance to develop confidence in a safe environment.  Most beginning lessons are taught in our covered round pen, a smaller riding arena where beginning equestrians can learn proper fundamentals of equitation and horsemanship.  Laura's positive attitude and encouraging words bring lots of smiles during lessons.  Parents of our younger riders are encouraged to watch, learn and enjoy too!  For beginning riders of all ages, Laura's lessons in the round pen include work on balance and coordination as they apply to the use of a rider's hands, seat and legs to guide the horse.  

Jerry is the number cruncher at Graymar and an accounting whiz!  He also
enjoys working with the colts and fillies born at Graymar.  Seen here with
our 2008 Art Deco gelding, Stilts, Jerry's calm demeanor gives all the
Graymar babies a terrific start after they are weaned. 

Madi moved to Los Angeles in August 2010 to pursue her dream of becoming an actor.  She spends her time split between Texas and L.A.  When she comes home to Texas, she loves helping with daily chores along with riding Graymar owned horses.  She is involved with website management, graphic design, and social media management for Graymar.  As a youth, Madi showed in 4-H, APHA, AQHA, Pinto and Open Shows and loved riding the "youngsters" like Warren (AQHA) pictured here with Madi.

As a professional actor (check out her website at madigoff.com) one of Madi’s dream roles would be portraying a character that rides horses.

Grayson is usually touring the world playing paintball, but when he’s home he helps with the heavy duty work around Graymar that requires a chainsaw, lots of tools and muscle.  When he was a youth exhibitor, Grayson showed in 4-H, APHA, Pinto and Open Shows.

As a pro paintball player, he plays for a team in the U.S., X-Factor based out of San Antonio, as well as a team based in Europe.  Grayson is enjoying his dream job and we are fortunate that he doesn’t mind helping us with the “hard labor” and, occasionally, even finding time to saddle up for a ride.