ODAC Coach of the Year: 2005, 2003, 2002
J.T. Tallon, director of the Riding Center and coach of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team, is a past national champion himself. He led four teams to the National IHSA championship in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1988.
As your instructor, however, his focus is on you and your abilities. "Riding at Randolph offers enjoyment for riders of all levels," says Tallon, "from the experienced competitor to the beginner who always wished for the opportunity to ride. Our staff and facilities can give each rider exactly what she or he is looking for."
Contact: 434-384-3231, e-mail
Kathy George has over 30 years of equestrian experience. Her disciplines consist of hunter jumper, steeple chase, combined driving, and dressage. She has trained and worked for FEI competitors. George has managed operations of a 75-acre professional equine estate where she trained horses for international and national competition prior to Randolph. She graduated from Central Virginia Community College in 2007.
Tamara
Wenning has over 18 years of equestrian experience. From 1990-1993,
Adcock worked as a trainer and exercise rider for Pine Tree Farms in
Columbia, Missouri. Adcock has also worked as an exercise rider and
groomer for Summerhill Farm in Kansas City, Missouri where she performed
daily maintenance of barns and horses. She was a member of the Intercollegiate
Riding Team at Southern Seminary from 1989-1990. She received her Bachelor
of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Equestrian
Studies from William Woods College in Fulton, MIssouri in 1994.
Matt Arrigon has a strong background in equestrian competition both as a rider and a coach. Arrigon most recently worked at David Beisel Stables where he worked shows across the Midwest including Kentucky Bluegrass Festival, KHJA, Kentucky National Horse Show, Horseshows by the Bay, Washington International Horse Show, Capitol Challenge, and Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Prior to his time at David Beisel Stables, Arrigon worked at Beckett Run Farm where he trained horses in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. He also has coached Beckett Run High School IEA team where he led the school to three top five national finishes. Arrigon graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management with a minor in Supply Chain Management and Business Statistics. As a rider at Miami University, Matt finished the 2005-2006 IHSA show season with a third place finish at IHSA nationals in Intermediate on the flat rider.
