Meet Our Instructors
Jessica Hungerford (Founder)
Jessica is the owner and founder of Blueberry Creek Stables and has been working in the equine industry for 23 years. She started teaching riding lessons at the age of 16 and has been blessed to work in many different disciplines. From drug testing racehorses to teaching horses worth millions to fly on airplanes, Jessica has a wide range of experience and is committed to the wellbeing of the horses in this industry. Jessica also has experience in teaching Hunter/Jumpers, basic Dressage, all-around horse showing, gaited horses, and rehabilitation of unwanted thoroughbreds and other uncared for horses as well. Her love for horses started before she could walk, riding in front of her grandmother in the mountains of Montana. Jessica also spent 7 years working in the foster care industry and grew a passion for helping kids in need through animals. She is passionately committed to helping her community and maintaining a family environment within her barn. Jessica is a devoted Christian and believes in loving everyone no matter their beliefs, she hopes God will use her barn to help reach out to the community and help horses and people in need.
Abby Janet
Born into the equestrian lifestyle, Abby has over 10 years of teaching experience and almost 20 years of competition experience specializing in showjumping/hunter discipline. However, no discipline is excluded, with extended experience teaching the Spanish Doma Vaquera style and also basic western. Abby also spent numerous years in a riding for the disabled facility where she learned lots of different teaching techniques to target those with delayed and difficulties learning. The main focus in class is to enjoy the experience of learning and progressing no matter what future goals are in mind.
Celeste Thornton
Cy is a lifelong horsewoman and has mastered multiple riding disciplines. She first learned to ride at the age of 7 out on the trails at Ft. Sam Houston, and later started formal riding lessons at Vance View Riding Academy where she was a working student and later an instructor. She is a former 4H and Pony Club Member. She has shown successfully in A-rated/recognized Horse Trials, Hunter/Jumper, and Dressage competitions. She rides western on her working ranch and enjoys trail riding at state parks. Cy looks forward to sharing her experience and passion for horses with students of all ages and riding abilities. Join her for a goal-oriented and engaged leaning experience!
Mary-Beth Geyer
Mary-Beth comes from a background of coaching and teaching. She loves helping people progress, learn and achieve new skills/confidence. She previously coached at Baylor University, Texas A&M Kingsville and at the high school level. Mary-Beth likes fostering relationships between her riders and horses for a positive experience. Her riding background is in western riding and barrel racing while sharing the company of any good horse. Schedule with her for any beginner western or barrel racing lesson!
Karolina Vargas
Karolina has a history in riding in both English and Western disciplines. She began teaching at the age of 18 and has been in love with the equestrian lifestyle as long as she can remember. She has had experience showing her horse in english competitions in both flat and jumping classes. Karolina mainly specializes in teaching beginner riders of any age and loves to play games during lessons to ensure a fun and engaging ride for your child.