JOAN & JIM HENSEN
Jim was born into the equestrian industry and as a child would learn from the best horseman in Maryland such as Linky Smith, Catherine Bosley Stevens, and Walter “Wassie” Ball. He won countless championships at prestigious shows such as Devon, Penn National and Washington from an early age. Jim has carried this success forward to Texas, where he has been nationally successful, not only in the hunter ring but also in the Grand Prix ring. Jim has won numerous state, zone and national championships over his professional career.
Joan Hensen has focused on bringing horses and riders together to be successful not only statewide but nationally as well. She has accomplished this in spades:
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Has trained many local, state, zone, and national champions
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Qualified many equitation riders in the pony and Junior Medal Finals, WIHS and Maclay regional and finals
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Many Foxglen graduates have ridden on NCEA teams
Coaching is her main focus and has been for over 40 years. Jim and Joan’s passion not only for the industry but the horse and rider is unmatched. Their care of the equine and human athlete and their relationship makes Foxglen a very special place in the equestrian world.
LESLIE TURNER
Leslie started riding at the age of 7 in Grand Rapids, MI. She quickly began showing ponies and moved up to the A circuit. Leslie continued her riding career at the University of Findlay, where she majored in equine studies and equine business management. After graduation, Leslie moved to Dallas, TX and started working as a professional rider and trainer in the Hunter/Jumper industry. Leslie uses training and riding techniques that she learned from working under well-known names in the industry, including: Russ Walther, and Traci & Carleton Brooks. As a professional, Leslie has won numerous circuit and division championships as well as started multiple young horses' show careers. Leslie’s ultimate goal is to build great relationships with her students and to produce top level show horses.
KK KERN
KK first began riding at the age of 12 at Elvenstar in Moorpark, CA. She rode and showed extensively on the regional and Zone 10 circuit in the hunters, jumpers, and equitation. KK’s journey started as a working student under James Hagman, this sparked her passion for teaching and lead her to become a USHJA certified instructor. She began her professional career working with Karen Perlow at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center and then moved back to Elvenstar as assistant regional trainer. In 2022, KK moved to Texas and partnered with Foxglen Farms. KK loves sharing her passion for horses with those she gets to teach. Her goal is to always have a basis in safety, education, and fun at the core of all her lessons with a strong focus in the tradition of Hunt Seat Equitation.
JOSE OCHOA
José has been head groom at Foxglen since 2014. José is an essential member of the Foxglen family who dedicates his time to the daily care of every horse’s health and well-being. He travels to every horse show and ensures that each horse is shiny, happy, and ready for peak performance.