Virginia Godwin (Owner/Trainer): 

Diane Lowman (Trainer/Farrier):  Diane has been involved with horses for 40 years.  She was on the Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol Unit for 15 years.  During that time, Diane employed Virginia to train the Mounted Unit as well as enhancing Diane's skills as the Mounted Unit Supervisor over a five year period of time.  Thus, she has been affiliated with CTC since 1989.  Since January 2007, Diane has been a full time employee specializing in conditioning, ground work, and being the resident farrier.  She also competes in Hunter Pleasure with her 10 year old mare, Anita Spot K.

Ryan Pope (Trainer):  Ryan grew up on a quarter horse farm watching his father train western, hunter and halter horses.  In 1997, Ryan entered the Arab horse world as a groom, working his way up to assistant trainer.  Since starting with CTC in 2005as a trainer, he has become an important part of the CTC Team.  His favorite pastime is breaking the babies.  During shows, the beautiful set up of our barn is credited to Ryan.   He has great attention for detail.  In 2007, he won the grand prize for the best setup at Region 12.  Many of you will notice how beautiful our horses are.  Ryan has a particular grooming method for our horses that is matched by none.  Ryan has won many A show classes and this year he has taken home two Reserve Championships, Region 12 and Region 15,  in the HA Hunter  Pleasure Junior Horse class.

Sophia Saunders (Business Manager):  Sophia has been involved with horses for 15 years.  In 2004, she became a client of CTC's.  In February 2005, she worked as a groom for the farm.  Then in July 2006, she became the Business Manager.  She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from American University.  She competes in Hunter Pleasure with her 9 year old gelding, LA Shahcago Blues.