Based on years of experience in taking and giving lessons, Trinity Ranch staff apply their knowledge by helping students to learn not only horsemanship but also confidence as well as a sense of self worth. Their training has prepared then to adapt to the differing learning styles of students. The training staff enjoy seeing the progress made by each student throughout the week and their achievements by the end of the kids camp experience. The bond cultivated between a horse and rider as well as the sense of teamwork that is built brings joy to all the Trinity Ranch staff. Trinity Ranch trainers believe that the pride, self-esteem, and confidence the kids experience is well worth their time and effort.

Trinity Ranch Instructors feel that being involved with horses has improved and enhanced their lives in many ways. Our instructors feel horses have influenced their lives by: helping to learn to set and achieve goals, continue to be active and healthy, as well as to be stronger more confident people. Each instructor continues to compete and participate in shows and clinics whenever possible.

Lexy Petro

Lexy Petro

Instructor

Lexy Petro belonged to the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association, as well as the Cinch National Junior Rodeo Association Indiana. She has had 10 years of training, has worked at Trinity Ranch Horse Camp for 5 years and has been giving lessons for 3 years. She specialties include: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, and Breakaway Roping.

Some of Lexy’s accomplishments include:

  • 2011 — IN Reserve All Around Cowgirl, Champion Barrel Racer, and Champion Pole Bender
  • 2012 — Champion All Around Cowgirl, Champion Barrel Racer, and Champion Pole Bender
  • 2013 — Reserve IN All Around Cowgirl, Champion Breakaway Roper, Reserve Champion Pole Bender, and 2 event National Qualifier
  • 2014 — Cinch National Junior High Rodeo Associations IN Champion All Around Cowgirl, Champion Breakaway Roper, Champion Goat Tying, and 4 event National Qualifier
  • Lexy was also named the 2013-2014 Indiana Junior Rodeo Association Princess
  • 2015 — Member of the Indiana High School Rodeo Association
  • 2015 — Midwest Youth Rodeo Association Champion All Around Cowgirl, Reserve Breakaway Roper, Champion Pole Bender, Reserve Champion Barrel Racer

For her training, Lexy has sat under:

  • Martha Josey — World Champion Barrel Racer
  • Sherry Lynn Johnson — Champion Barrel Racer
  • Lynn Smith — World Champion in Goat Tying & Breakaway Roping
Jolene Humphrey

Jolene Humphrey

Instructor

Jolene Humphrey belonged to the US Pony Club up to Level D3, and competed regularly the Indiana Eventing Association. She competed successfully in Eventing and has been riding for 12 years. She took lessons herself for 10 years and has been giving lessons for 5 years. She specializes in: basic positioning, balance, connection between horse and rider, keeping the horse supple, English riding style and basic western riding style.

For her training, Jolene has sat under:

  • Naomi Holcomb — Coach, Bulgarian International Show Jumping Team
  • Lynn Bergh — Dressage Judge (L)
  • Cathy Jones-Forsberg — Wach, FEI CCI Level at Rolex, KY (2006-2007), Burghley Horse Trials Great Britain 2006, FEI CCI Level at Fair Hill International 2005
  • Sherry Lynn Johnson — Champion Barrel Racer