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History
Gail Simpson is the founder and co-owner of St. Croix Training Center (SCTC). She founded SCTC 35 years ago and had leased this facility the entire time, which is relatively unheard of in the horse industry. Those who know Gail appreciate her no-nonsense, honest approach to the horse business. She is now happily retired from day-to-day activities, and she is excited to announce that one of her co-trainers, Cassie Roers, is now a vested partner in the business. Cassie brings her passion of Arabian horses, as well as, a very honest approach to the business. She manages the farm and the string of show horses alongside her enthusiastic staff. Cassie and her husband, Brandyn Roers, purchased the property in 2024 and are so happy to call it home. We look forward to the bright future of St. Croix Training Center.
Trainers & Team
Founder
Gail Simpson
Gail Simpson trained horses pretty much her entire life. She’s enjoyed numerous Top 10s at the National level while creating many National Champion Amateur Riders, both adult and youth competitors. She now is enjoying retirement with her partner, her two sons and their wives, and now 4 grandsons!
Co-Owner & trainer
Cassie roers
Cassie started her journey at SCTC taking lessons with Gail when she was 8 years old and owned two horses throughout her youth career. She competed in hunter pleasure and equitation at local, regional, and national Arabian horse shows. She has garnered many wins in saddle seat, western pleasure, show hack, sidesaddle, and halter, as well. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Business Management, she became a full-time trainer with SCTC, and her dedication to the business has led her to be a vested business partner alongside Gail. She has a passion for training young horses and teaching her horse knowledge to kids and adults of all ages and experience levels. She is ready to elevate your successes in the arena.
TRainer & instructor
Emily Walker
We are so lucky that Emily came to us a few years ago. She began riding and showing Arabians at a very young age. She is accomplished in hunter pleasure and equitation as well as dressage, showmanship, and halter. She has earned many regional and national wins over the years. She brings her extensive knowledge of horses, riding, coaching, and farm management. Her work ethic, patience, and overall fun personality are valuable assets to our team.
trainer & instructor
Kaylee Williams
Kaylee has been with SCTC since she was 9 years old. Her aunt and late uncle have been breeding and showing horses with Gail for a few decades. Kaylee has years of experience competing in hunter pleasure, saddle seat, western pleasure, showmanship, equitation, and costume. She has achieved many local, regional, and national wins with us. We are so happy to have her continue her experience and success with us. She brings her kind heartedness to every facet of our business whether teaching, coaching, or training.
Assistant & Instructor
Ana O’Neil
Our latest addition to our team is Ana.
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