Tonia "Bean" Castaneda

Barn Manager | Trainer 

Tonia, "Bean," is an East Texas native, growing up in Henderson and attending TJC as a music major. They have always had a love for horses, but their riding experience and training began in 2018, when they began taking lessons from Rebecca at RH Equestrian. They enjoy the special bond that can be formed between humans and the horses.
Over the years, they have developed a passion for equine care and behavior, and have received top awards at shows they have attended. They are constantly pursuing growth as a rider and teacher and look forward to sharing their knowledge and joy with you.

Bean is currently accepting new weekly students.

Rebecca Hanna Dykes

Owner | Head Trainer
Rebecca Hanna Dykes started her riding career in childhood, and has over twenty years of riding, competition, and horsemanship experience. Rebecca has received instruction from some of the top equestrians in the country, and continually pursues excellence and achieving new goals in her own riding career. While show jumping is Rebecca’s passion, she enjoys teaching the art and skill of hunters, equitation, dressage, as well as western riding. Rebecca has coached many students to championships at Texas shows, with her riders ranking in the highest levels in North Texas every year end in show jumping. She has a passion for developing the young rider into an accomplished horse person, whether that be through competition or personal goals. She has also received many awards with her own self-trained young horses. Rebecca emphasizes patience, dedication, consistency and understanding of the particular horse and rider connection during her training sessions. Rebecca received a Bachelor's in Psychology and Bachelor's in Marketing from Southern Methodist University in 2013. With her roots in Tyler, Texas, having graduated from All Saints Episcopal School in 2009, Rebecca loves sharing her knowledge and expertise with the East Texas community. Rebecca lives on property with her husband, Blake, her toddler Luke, and new little one, Reid, her two Miniature Australian Shepherds, two Great Pyrenees, and barn & house cats. 

Rebecca's client list is full for 2023. 

Samantha Nyhus

Trainer

Samantha has been a horse trainer and riding instructor for 10 years. She has worked with riders of all ages in the areas of barrel racing, ranch riding, western pleasure, hunters, and jumpers. Several of her personally trained horses have qualified for National Barrel Horse Association World Championships, and several of her students have competed in World and various rated shows in both the English and Western disciplines.

Samantha trained extensively under Barb Wagner for Barrel Racing, who has qualified multiple times for the National Finals Rodeo. She has also trained under Bill Payne, who was honored as the Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association Horseperson of the Year twice. Samantha is passionate about developing a solid foundation for riders and horses to excel in any discipline. Samantha attended Bob Jones University in South Carolina, and also has experience as a barn manager, veterinary technician, and dog trainer!

Samantha is currently accepting new weekly students.

About Us 

Our knowledgeable trainers look forward to meeting you. 

​Our team of experienced riding instructors have backgrounds in show jumping, dressage, hunters, equitation, barrel racing, western riding, and more. We have a lovely group of gentle, beautiful lesson horses and ponies to teach our riders the ropes of horsemanship. 

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