Coriander Farm - About Us

Katie Young - Owner / Trainer

Katie Young has been actively involved in the horse business for over 40 years. After spending her childhood riding, she enrolled in the Horse Master School at Pacific Horse Center directed by Larry Langer in 1976. Upon graduation she worked at PHC for the following five years as Barn Manager, Assistant Instructor/Trainer and Horse Master Instructor. Since then she has had successful Hunter/Jumper businesses throughout the South and began Coriander Farm in Jacksonville in 1992. Her students have had many successes locally, regionally and nationally. Among those successes were her daughter Megan’s wins of the North American Equitation Championship, USEF Medal Finals and Maclay National Championship Finals. Katie is a Registered USEF Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Jumper and Hunter Seat Equitation Judge. She has served on the Board of the USHJA and now serves on two of its committees.

She believes that tailoring services to meet the needs of her individual clients and her vigilance in matching horse and rider has been the key to maintaining a successful business throughout the years. What makes the horse business so rewarding to Katie is the opportunity to help shape positive values, instill confidence and self esteem in the many young and dedicated riders.

Nashea Powell Rowland - Associate Trainer / Rider

Nashea started riding when she was eight years old and lived next door to a Hunter/Jumper show facility. She started with lessons there and soon owned her first horse "The Sound of Music". Together they learned the ropes and were famous in the Junior Hunter division at "A" and “AA” shows throughout the southeast. When she was fourteen she got her second horse, a jumper named "The Wiz". Nashea’s talent qualified her with both of her horses to compete in the Junior Hunters, USEF Medal Finals, Jumpers and Amateur Owner Hunters at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg three consecutive years. At Harrisburg Nashea earned ribbons in the hunters on “The Sound of Music” and was Champion of the North American League Jumper Finals on “The Wiz” in 2001 and placed fourth in 2002. She enjoyed her opportunities to ride under the instruction of many successful trainers during her career and has earned many championships at “A” and "AA" shows since becoming a professional in 2003. In the several years she has been with Coriander Farm she has been invaluable in helping our students successfully compete, qualify and participate in Regional and National Horse Shows. She thoroughly enjoys being at the horse shows with her students whether we are in town or on the road.

Nashea’s love of the sport is reflected in her rapport with students of all ages and levels. She makes learning to ride fun whether you want to ride for pleasure or want to be a strong competitor!

Emily Young - Associate Trainer / Rider

We are excited to welcome Emily to the Coriander Farm team. Emily has an extensive Hunter/Jumper background with over 20 years of experience. She has shown successfully as a junior rider in the “AA” Junior Hunters, 3’6” Medals and Jumpers. She showed in the Amateur-Owner Hunters and Amateur-Owner Jumpers before becoming a professional a few years ago and then showed Green Working and Regular Working Hunters. Most recently she enjoyed several months working for Deeridge Farm at the Winter Equestrian Festival as an assistant to trainers such as Geoff Teal, Joe Fargis and Andre Dignelli. Emily was the assistant Coach and Captain of the University of Central Florida Equestrian Team where she helped her team achieve many wins competing with other top colleges such as SCAD, USC, Georgia Southern, Emory and Wesleyan. She has great patience and discipline in riding and training young horses as well as maintaining performance in competing horses. She has an excellent foundation in teaching correct hunter and jumper equitation.

Emily is a dedicated instructor capable of identifying and resolving any issue interfering with a student’s progress promptly. She has many styles and techniques to help our students develop their individual talents. And best of all, she helps her students enjoy their lessons and feel relaxed and confident all at the same time.