About our Staff
Deborah "Debbie" Ryan - Instructor/Trainer/Owner
Deborah Ryan, the owner of Rymar Ranch, started working and training horses at a very young age on her family ranch in Santa Ynez, California. During her formative years, Debbie showed horses and rode the rodeo circuit. She absorbed everything she could from local trainers, including her parents.
Later, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and started her own training stable. It was during this time she found her niche in teaching, showing and developing her reputation as an English and Western trainer.
In 1998 she moved to Citrus County, FL to build a new stable and start a riding school. With the outstanding support and dedication of her staff, by the year 2001, Debbie was able to expand rapidly. Her programs include training, showing, riding camps, boarding and trail rides. Debbie is proud that Rymar has managed to grow without compromise to quality.
Due to Debbie's high standards and accomplishments, she has been asked to serve on the Board of Directors of the Sunshine State Horse Council, South Florida Trail Riders of Broward County and continues to be a member of the Certified Horsemanship Association.
Kayla Short - ARIA Certified Instructor/Trainer
Kayla has over 21 years experience with horses and treats it as a true passion. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a Specialization in Equine Industry. At UF she realized that she had a special love for equine fitness and its relationship to their athletic performance during competition. She leads as the coach of the Rymar ShowTeam and travels with them to shows year round. She aims to educate and spread the love of horses through teachings about their natural behavior, trust, and horsemanship in order to have a successful working relationship.