Our Staff

The Rymar Ranch Staff members are totally dedicated to the well-being of the horses and thoroughly enjoy working with the students. This is reflected in their positive attitudes and friendly atmosphere.  The personal attention helps the students gain the confidence they need to succeed.

Deborah Ryan - Instructor/Trainer/Owner
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Caryn Poloske – Instructor

“My role as an instructor is to assist each horse and rider to achieve their greatest potential.”

Caryn Poloske is Rymar's most recent edition to our well rounded instructor slate. She started teaching at Rymar Ranch in the Spring of 2006. Caryn can't recall how long she has loved horses but recalls riding for fun as early as six years old and owned her first horse at the age of 12.

Caryn participated  in 4H Club as a youth and as an adult competed in American Quarter Horse Association show. Caryn left the show arena in 2006 after competing at the national level for 10 years. Notable accomplishments includes:

• All American Quarter Horse Congress two time Top ten Finalist: Trail and Showmanship

• AQHA World Championship Show Finalist Trail and Showmanship

• Justin Rookie of the Year Virginia

• Justin Rookie 4th in the United States

• Florida Gulf Coast Circuit Champion

• Several AQHA All Around

• Too many Circuit Championship and All Around to list under Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail and Showmanship

Caryn has a passion for horses and children. She is enthusiastic about her students and passing along the skills she has gained over the years.

Melanie Ellingham - Instructor & Trainer

"My responsibilities include instructing students and starting young horses. My goal is to learn from each and every student (both people and horses)".

Melanie is a CHA certified assistant instructor and has been riding and working at Rymar Ranch since 2002. She has ridden horses all her life and has well rounded background in Western, English and jumping. Her passion for horses always shine through, as she is always striving to do her best and learn all she can. Her positive, perky personality is always popular with the adults and children she teaches. To read more about Melanie,

Donna Sanders – Administrative Director

“My main role as Administrative Director is to keep all of our programs and day to day activities running smoothly and assist clients.”

Donna Sanders grew up loving horses. She rode as a child and dreamed that one day horses would be part of her everyday life. Now she is working in what she calls her “dream career”. Her caring, outgoing personality shines through as she works to keep the day-to-day activities on track. She is responsible for scheduling, bookkeeping, customer service, program and other administrative duties. Donna also instructs at our youth camps.

 Nettie Williams– Barn/Administrative Assistant

 “My Role as Barn Assistant is to aid and support the Barn Manager and Administrative Director to carry out needed duties.”