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A lifelong horse lover, Mindy began riding at 7 years old.
As an amateur, Mindy established Eighteen Acres Farm, LLC through which she purchased, developed, and sold quality young horses. While balancing her sales business and college, she also sought out opportunities to ride under different top professionals. As an amateur, some of Mindy's accomplishments include wins and circuit championships at the Winter Equestrian Festival, National Hunter Derby wins, a class win in the AOs at Devon, and countless quality horses sold into homes where they continue to thrive.
Since turning professional in December of 2016, Mindy has continued to seek out opportunities to learn and grow as a horse-person. Her diverse background of riding under and working for various professionals, her interest in managing the whole horse (including training and conditioning, veterinary and farrier care, feed and grooming, turnout, and so much more) set the tone for the horse-centric atmosphere at EAF. Mindy's love for horses is apparent and contagious through her program, which sets a precedent of putting the horses first at every turn. Since turning professional, Mindy has been successful in both the Grand Prix and International Hunter Derby arenas and shares her love and passion for both hunters and jumpers with her students.
As a coach, Mindy loves working with people from all walks of life and is well practiced at helping students accentuate their strengths and work through their weaknesses in a positive and encouraging environment.
Vonla is from Glen Ellyn, IL and moved to Tulsa after college. She graduated from William Woods University in 2018 with majors in Business Administration and Equestrian Administration, as well as a minor in Equine Science. While there, she helped run the Hunter/Jumper Show Team, participated in multiple clinics, and cared for the horses in the program. As a young rider, Vonla started out riding western and then transitioned to Hunter/Jumper early in high school. Vonla's love of animals doesn't just include horses, she also has a menagerie of reptiles, fish, cats, and dogs!
Vonla became an integral part of the EAF team in the summer of 2018 before becoming a full time staff member in 2020. Vonla now plays a key role in management, horse care, riding, and more at EAF.
Hannah grew up in Temperance, MI, where she began her riding career at the age of four. As a junior, she competed in the hunter, jumper, and equitation arenas. Hannah competed at the top equitation level and qualified for Medal and Maclay finals. She completed her undergrad at Oklahoma State University. There, she double majored earning a bachelor’s degree in both Management and Marketing, along with a minor in Business Sustainability. While attending, Hannah was a five-year starter for Oklahoma State’s Division 1 Equestrian team. Over her years competing on the team, Hannah played a crucial role in winning three BIG IIX Conference Championships in a row, guiding her team to a record-setting season, and ultimately winning the university’s first NCEA National Championship. Although she is proud of her accomplishments in the ring, she takes more pride in the care she gives the horses. Hannah was selected by both her teammates and coaches, as “Horsewoman of the Year”, five years in a row, an award that is given to one rider on the team that goes above and beyond, putting the care, health, and happiness of the horses first. Outside of horses, Hannah has a passion for the outdoors. Occupying her free time with hiking, fishing, and being a plant mom of her 25+ houseplants!
Hannah joined EAF in the summer of 2023 and became a permanent member of the team a few months later. Hannah takes part in management, horse care, riding, and more at EAF.
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A native of Tulsa, OK, Audrey grew up riding and showing in hunters and equitation and earned a place on Oklahoma State University’s first NCAA Equestrian team. Upon graduating in 2003, Audrey embarked on her professional hunter-jumper career in Los Angeles working as an assistant trainer to an active show barn. She then moved back to the collegiate world, being hired on as New Mexico State University’s Div. I Equestrian Head Coach.
Since making the decision to leave collegiate athletics and return to training and showing, Audrey has been blessed to have worked with fantastic professionals, horses and customers over multiple states. Her favorite part of her job is to develop young horses and to see her students achieve their goals. In 2014, she qualified as a Developing Professional in the WCHR Finals.
In 2016, Audrey tied the knot with her husband, Justin, and is now a step-mom of 3 humans and 4 dogs.
Nicole is a lifelong horse lover who has had experience in both the hunter and jumper divisions across the country. When she wasn't showing, Nicole was a veterinarian technician for Exclusively Equine Vet Services for 5 years. She has experience in wound and emergency care.
Now she is on the road traveling to horse shows with Mindy as her right hand. When not on the road she is a great addition to the team at the farm helping in any area she can!
Libby Barrow has been a professional in the horse industry for almost 50 years! She brings her vast knowledge to every lesson she teaches from the first time rider all the way to the seasoned show rider.
Libby has been Mindy's mentor for many years and actually gave Mindy her first riding lesson 20 years ago. Libby was the Head Trainer at Farewell Farms before Mindy bought the property in 2018. Libby has stayed very involved in Eighteen Acres Farm so you will see her teaching lessons most days and coaching at schooling shows.
