OUR PEOPLE
You know what they say: the people make the place. Lone Star is fortunate to have a team of experienced professionals dedicated to making our barn the best it can be.
CHRISTY BRYANT
Owner
Horses have always been a part of Christy's life. She grew up riding in her backyard. Her daughters inherited the "horse gene" as they both love riding and it was their interest in horses that led Christy back to the horse world in 2005. In 2007, Christy developed Lone Star Stables so she could share her and her daughters' love for horses and the hunter/jumper sport with the Austin community.
SHELBY PATANELLA
Trainer
Shelby comes to Lone Star with nearly 20 years of experience, with a background spanning international competition and successful business ownership. Her time spent preparing horses and riders for all levels of competition for multiple barns within the Houston area led her to founding Slate Creek Farm in Magnolia, Texas, where she built and operated a successful program over seven years, coaching riders to success at top USEF competitions. Her move to Austin brought her to Lone Star, where she emphasizes strong fundamentals, thoughtful horse development, and an individualized approach to both horse and rider.
MADELYN MAY
Trainer & Barn Manager
Madelyn was lucky enough to grow up spending countless hours at Lone Star and now is even luckier to still get to call this place her barn home. From the pony hunters to the big eq ring, Madelyn progressed through the levels before heading to college, competing on Cornell's NCAA equestrian team. A love for this barn and these animals drives her to do her best to make Lone Star a place for riders of all levels and ages to excel both in and out of the saddle.