Brandy Snodgrass
Trainer / Coach
Brandy Snodgrass started her riding career at the age of 3 years old. Since that age, her entire life has been devoted to the equine industry. Successfully competing from the age of 9 years and older she earned top ribbons in the Hunter/ Jumper disciplines. Her competitions took her all over the A show circuit showing in upper level classes. She also successfully placed 2nd at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
At the age of 17 years old, Brandy decided to begin her teaching career by coaching the IUPUI equestrian team. Throughout the two years as coach, the team was very successful and finished with top honors. She continued to teach throughout college and also her show career at several top Hunter/Jumper facilities. Many of the riders she started are still riding to this day and have become extremely successful in their own careers. While earning a Business Management Degree from Ball State University, Brandy also worked as an Exercise Jockey for a Racehorse farm in Muncie, IN. Duties included breaking and training up to 50 racehorses per season and teaching them everything from the start of their careers right up to their first race day and also exercising them at the track.
After College, she decided a change was needed and moved to Orlando, Florida. There she spent 4 years working as a performer for Arabian Nights dinner theater under the direct training of a top dressage rider. Starting a family in her late 20s, Brandy decided it was time to move back to Indiana. After a short time adjusting, she decided it was time to get back to her goals and dreams. Starting back training at a small local barn, she built up a strong clientele base that kept growing and growing. The birth of the Central Indiana Equestrian Team was born in 2014. With the equestrian team now becoming the soul of her farm and promoting even more growth over the next few years the birth of Kolowa Equestrian became a reality in January 2019.
Tessa Husband
Trainer in Training
Tessa Husband has been riding and competing for as long as she can remember—starting before she could even walk. Horses have always been a part of her life, but it wasn’t until she found her heart horse, Annabelle, that she truly gained the confidence and drive to excel in the sport. She has achieved numerous wins and championships in hunters, equitation, and jumpers up to the 1.25m level. Among her proudest accomplishments are qualifying for Nationals three years in a row for both hunt seat and dressage, and placing second in the Future Intermediate division in 2023.
Over the years, Tessa has competed at many prestigious venues including WEC Ocala, WEC Ohio, Traverse City, and Tryon, and has earned invitations to Nationals in Las Vegas. In 2024, instead of competing, she spent three months in Florida as a working student with Will Baker and Erin McCabe. During this time, she gained invaluable experience riding and showing on the WEC Ocala circuit, working alongside top riders and learning the dedication it takes to run a successful barn.
In addition to her success in the show ring, Tessa has extensive experience training young and off-the-track Thoroughbreds. She has personally brought along her current horse from green to competing in the .90m jumpers and 15–17 equitation at A-rated shows. She is also developing him into a promising dressage horse, furthering her passion for the discipline in recent years. Tessa has participated in multiple clinics with top dressage trainers and judges, including Sarah Geike and Jennifer Conour, and has been recognized for her talent and dedication by judges and professionals throughout her career.
With her strong foundation, proven show record, and deep love for horses, Tessa is excited to share her knowledge and experience with future students and clients.
Justin Husband
Farm Care Manager/Husband to Brandy and Father to Tessa.
Justin met Brandy in 2007 when they were both working at Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre in Orlando, FL. Since then, he has become quite the horseman. See Above 
Donkey and Dixie
Donkey is a 20 year old mini gelding donkey and Dixie is a 2 year old mini female donkey. Both donkeys will be sure to grab your attention with their loud brays, especially if they feel you are holding out treats on them! Donkey has our feed schedule down to the minute and will happily announce when dinner time is for all of the horses at the farm. If we don’t feed him right at that time, he will happily share 15 minute reminders until his dinner arrives each day! We are very thankful for all of his help! Donkey is very tame and has been a staple of our farm his whole life. Dixie is still working on trusting all of these new humans that enter her life each day, but is definitely trying her hardest. Both donkeys prove that size does not equal strength when we try to get them to do anything they don’t wish too. Holy cow are they strong!
Frankie and Minnie
Frankie and Minnie are our 2 mini horses! Frankie is a 3 year old black and white paint gelding. Minnie is turning 9 and is a chestnut and white mini paint mare. Both are rideable and Frankie has even pulled a sled on our snow days at the farm. One day soon, we hope to get them trained to pull a team cart so we can go to parades or stroll around the countryside! Wouldn’t that be so much fun!
Stanley
Stanley aka Light the Stage, is a 5 year old bay Thoroughbred gelding and is 15.3 hands tall. He teaches intermediate to advanced lessons. Even though Stanley is very green, he tries hard and is gaining experience each day to be a great lesson horse. He will always get his rider to the other side of the jump and is very willing. Stanley has a big personality and loves to show off his beautiful smile. He is a big cuddle bug, loves attention and we are so excited for this guy’s future.
Dorado
Dorado aka Solar Shield, is a 6 year old grey Thoroughbred gelding and is 15.3 hands tall. He teaches occasional intermediate to advanced lessons. Dorado is a great guy that steps into occasional lessons when needed. He is working on his confidence with different riders but tries hard. He likes a soft, confident rider to support him properly. Dorado shows at rated, local, and IEA shows. Dorado loves attention and is a very sweet boy.
Arlo
Arlo aka Arrogates Spirit, is a 6 year old grey Thoroughbred gelding and is 16.2 hands tall. He teaches intermediate to advanced lessons. We just recently adopted Arlo from New Vocations and he’s been amazing to work with so far. Arlo is a big cuddle bug and really loves attention. While he is very green, he has an amazing brain and we are so excited for his future.
Luna
Luna is a 21 year old black Percheron mare and is 16.3 hands tall. She teaches beginner to intermediate lessons. This girl is BIG but the most bomb proof horse in the barn, think grandma safe. She can be tough to get moving but can teach a ton. While jumping is not her favorite thing, she has extensive dressage training and loves to throw in fancy movements. Luna has shown in local shows and IEA. She is always the horse of the day and is SO sweet. Luna loves to get pampered and will stand all day while you do so.
Chaplin
Chaplin aka My Last Secret, is a 12 year old bay Thoroughbred gelding and is 15.3 hands tall. He teaches novice to advanced riders. This guy is the best boy. He LOVES his job and it shows. Chaplin will do absolutely whatever his rider wants and loves to please. He is SO safe and keeps a very nice pace. Chaplin has competed at local and IEA shows and he’s definitely a favorite. He will always get you to the other side of the jumps and will try his best to keep you safe. This boy is perfect and a barn favorite.
Dia
Dia aka Touch of Color, is a 20 year old Paint mare and is 14.2 hands stall. She teaches beginners to intermediate lessons. She is absolutely perfect and just the right amount of sass. She loves a quiet rider to just sit and enjoy the ride. She has competed at rated, local, and IEA shows. The littles are her absolute favorite to teach. Dia is smooth, just the right speed, and EASY.
Rooney
Rooney aka Cameroon, is a 23 year old dark bay Thoroughbred gelding and is 16.0 hands tall. He teaches beginners to novice. He likes to jump small jumps and teach his rider how to properly get straight and support to the jump. He loves his job and he likes a quiet rider to just sit and let him do his job. Rooney has competed in the 3ft hunters at rated shows in the past as well as local shows, and IEA. He is safe, so kind, and loves to please his rider. Rooney is the perfect guy.
Sam
Sam aka Sammy Samerson, is a 27 year old bay Quarter horse gelding and is 15.1 hands tall. He teaches beginners to novice lessons. He has taught hundreds of kids over the years and has always been the most perfect boy. Sam loves to teach his rider everything from their first trot, to jumping 2ft. He can be a little sassy and has a lot of personality but he is the most safe guy. Sam has also done countless local and IEA shows and has always been a favorite! He is SO smooth, slow, and safe! What more could you want from a horse to learn on. This guy is the backbone of our program.
Delilah
Delilah is a 15 year old paint Mustang mare and is 14.0 hands tall and is so strong and well built. She teaches novice to advanced lessons. She has a lot of sass but a big heart and loves her job. Delilah is a good step up from the beginner lesson horses to help further your knowledge of riding. She also has done local and IEA shows and is always amazing. She jumps everything from cross rails to 2’6! She is smooth, sassy, and SO much fun to ride.