Joie Gatlin
HEAD TRAINER
Joie is one of the leading competitors on the national show jumping circuit. A brief overview of a few of her victories supports this statement. As a junior competitor, she won the United States Equestrian Team Medal Finals, the Rhulen Rookie of the Year, as well as several other national championships.
As a professional, she has ridden several hunters to Horse of the Year Awards, won Grand Prix Show Jumping classes, represented the United States in World Cup competitions, and competed in the Olympic Trials. As a member of the West Coast Active Riders European Tour, Joie won several European Grand Prix. She also received the Leading Lady Rider Award at Royan, France.
Like other talented professionals, Joie loves Grand Prix horses, made and developing. She carries a reputation for improving experienced horses as well as successfully developing young, talented jumpers into Grand Prix show jumpers.
Joie loves horses, competing, teaching and traveling. Her successes are a direct result of combining her love for the sport with natural talent, focus and determination. She is a well-respected role-model for professionals and non-professionals.
Carrie Coker
HOME TRAINER/RIDER
Carrie started riding when she was 12 years old with Mark Mullen and Victor Hugo-Vidal. She grew up showing in the hunter and equitation divisions. When she was 17 years old she became a working student for Tracy Burroughs at Windsong Farm and continued working as a professional for 26 years. During that time Carrie got to ride all types of horses and teach all ages from beginners to Grand Prix riders.
While working, Carrie met her husband Jesse who is a horse shoer. They started a family so Carrie cut back on working to raise their two daughters and son. Now as the kids are getting older, she has enjoyed returning to training again.
Carrie joined the Joie Gatlin team in 2021 and helps Joie at the home barn with riding and teaching. She loves riding all the nice horses and enjoys teaching such dedicated riders and helping them achieve their goals.
