The heart of Rockwell Farms is our championship training team. Our trainers bring a lifetime of intuition and a storied history to the Saddle Seat discipline with a proven track record of excellence in the ring.
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Trainer
Kurt Hufferd is a prominent professional horse trainer, and handler specializing in Morgan and American Saddlebred horses known for his experience in training and presenting horses of all ages. Over a career spanning several decades, he has achieved dozens of World Championship titles in the Park, Harness and Pleasure Driving divisions. Hufferd was born and raised in the horse industry by a well-known equestrian family.
Trainer
Melissa Swain Cotton's lifelong passion for horses began at an early age, growing up immersed in the American Saddlebred industry. She started riding and showing very young, building a strong foundation that led to a professional equestrian career beginning in 2015. With over 11 years of experience training both Morgan and Saddlebred horses, Melissa has coached numerous riders to national and world championship titles.
Instructor & Program Director
Karen Greenwell is an esteemed horse trainer and riding instructor with over two decades of experience. She's held various instructional roles at renowned programs and directed her own program at 7 Generations Stables. Specializing in Saddle Seat riding and the American Saddlebred, Karen's focus is on horsemanship and building strong relationships with the riders and horses.
The Greenwell family has been breeding and training American Saddlebred horses for six generations, beginning with George Washington Greenwell, who started the family's Saddlebred legacy in Missouri in 1883.