Teri Schiefer
Teri is a career entrepreneur and a lifelong horse lover. Together with her husband, Paul, Teri has traveled to horse shows and events all over the U.S. in support of Zoe. Although she’s not a rider herself, Teri loves horses-and has learned many of the ins-and-outs of the A circuit (mostly through trial and error).
In addition to spending time with Zoe and the animals they love, Teri wants to be a resource to parents of young riders as they navigate through shows, events, applying to college equestrian programs, and other facets of the sport. While she does not claim to be an expert, she is happy to share her experiences and knowledge with anyone hoping to help their child with this aspect of the sport. She has published several articles in the blog section of this site.
Please feel free to contact Teri here.
Lauren Eisele
Lauren Eisele has roots in the North Texas horse community, having grown up riding and showing hunters, jumpers, and equitation both on the Texas A circuit and the local circuit. Over the course of her career, she has won numerous titles in all three rings.
At the age of 11, Lauren began as a working student and blossomed into the role of assistant instructor by the time she turned 16. Since then, her passion has been to help riders achieve their goals and compete at the highest levels of their sport. She especially enjoys working with young horses that have had top placings in the derbies, the Texas Green Hunter Super Stake Series, and the USHJA Green Hunter Stake.
Please feel free to contact Lauren here.
Zoe Schiefer
Zoe began riding at the age of six and went on to compete as a member of the NCAA Division I equestrian team at Texas Christian University (TCU). She has earned multiple championships and reserves on the nationwide A circuit in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. In 2019, she was named Zone Champion in the junior equitation, and in 2024, she claimed the championship title in the 18-21 Adult Equitation and reserve champion honors in the 18-21 Adult THIS Medal Finals, along with many other accomplishments.
Zoe graduated from TCU in May 2024 with a major in Finance, emphasizing Real Estate, and a minor in Art. She is an accomplished painter and she currently works in marketing for 100X Equine and 100X Shows.
Throughout her years of riding, Zoe has gained invaluable experience and enjoys sharing her knowledge and guidance with younger riders whenever possible. She approaches each True Texas Equine horse with care, aiming to prepare them to the best ability for their ideal match.
Please feel free to contact Zoe here.
Visit www.zoeschiefer.com
Brandon Howard
Brandon is an international show jumper riding for the Republic of South Africa. He began his riding career at the age of six with the Alzu Weltmeyer Stables near Johannesburg. After moving to Texas with his family in 2008, Brandon made his debut on the Grand Prix Show jumping circuit at only 16-riding a mount purchased as a five-year-old and brought up in conjunction with accomplished rider Matt Cyphert.
Later, Brandon moved east-working for the elite show/jumper/trainer Darren Graziano and getting results at the Grand Prix level in Wellington, Florida and throughout the Northeast.
Now back in Texas, Brandon continues to compete at the Grand Prix level- and has also added results in the hunter ring to his resume. He enjoys the fundamentals of training and improving each rider’s understanding of the horse.
Please feel free to contact Brandon here.
Homeward Farms
Homeward Farms is where the True Texas Equine experience comes to life. As partners in TTE, Lauren, Brandon and the Homeward Farms team create personalized programs that help riders succeed inside and outside the arena.
Founded in 2019, Homeward Farms offer boarding, training, and showing services for riders of all ages and skill levels. With challenging programs, a family-oriented atmosphere, and utmost attention to each horse’s well being, Lauren and Brandon have created a healthy and positive enviroment where students can pursue their full potential.
All are welcomed at Homeward Farms-simplty contact us any time to schedule a visit.
