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President
Dianne Campbell
3401 Oakridge Blvd.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
home 254-698-1965
cell 254-466-9368
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have been a TERA and AERC member since 1995 when my husband, Michael, got hooked
on this sport. I have completed two LD rides, but had an accident in 2000, so don't
compete anymore. I started volunteering early on with P & R, and enjoyed getting to
know all the riders and the volunteers. I became Vice-President of the Board in 2004 and
President a year or so later. Endurance people are caring, giving people, and it has been my
pleasure and honor to know them.
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Vice-President
Scott Godwin
201 Oak Grove Dr.
Dripping Springs 78620
(512) 659-9719
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I began my endurance career in 2006; I attended the AERC National convention in San
Antonio then my first ride at Heart of the Hills. At HotH, I was wearing jeans, my oilskin
slicker and riding my Pinto pony Flash. A half mile out of camp, Flash pulled his name
sake and left me sitting on the ground. I followed him back to camp, found out it was OK
to start all over, and ended up finishing my first 25 miler. Since then I’ve acquired an Anglo-
Arab gelding and two Arabian mares. I live for the next ride, whether it’s a fifty miler in
East Texas or just a good long training ride at Pedernales Falls State Park.
I was elected to a TERA board position two and a half years ago, then was asked to serve
in the Vice President capacity where I continue today. I also am a member of the Education
Committee for the AERC and the Texas Mentoring point person within the E.C.
The PEOPLE are what keep me involved in TERA and in endurance. I look at all of you as
members of my extended family (whether you like it or not). I managed Old Glory in 2010
and now manage, with Kris Herzog, the Ride the Storm endurance ride in Dripping Springs.
Look at this as an annual family reunion in the Hill Country. You’re all invited and I look
forward to seeing you there!
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Secretary
Sylvia Fant
3901 North Possum Walk Rd
Kennard, Texas 75847
936 655 4048
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I have been a TERA member since 1985 and have served the organization as a board
member, treasurer and secretary. My husband, David, was vice-president and editor of the
newsletter for many years.
For years I went down with the trail with three or more children, then alone as they grew
up and now I ride as Amanda’s junior! My children have often told me that the best thing
about growing up in endurance is their extended family. It has been a wonderful ride and I
hope I it continues with my grandchildren.
As a family we have managed Sea and Sand, Old Glory, and many Unicorn Hunts, in
multiple locations. Because we have ridden and managed rides, we try to contribute
whenever we can. This is a sport that can’t happen without ride managers and volunteers.
TERA has truly grown throughout the years. There have been times when we did not think
the organization would survive due to lack of interest or lack of funds. It is currently,
thanks to the hard work of the current board, a thriving organization that is trying to make
things better for everyone involved in the sport- volunteers, managers and riders.
I am proud to serve the membership and hope all of you will let the board know any ideas,
concerns or just thoughts that you have to enable us to better serve you.
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Treasurer
Tammy Powell
9011 Latma Court
Houston, TX 77025
832-689-3820
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I have always loved horses and when I was able to buy a horse there was never any doubt
that I would pick an Arabian. Actually he picked me. I rode my gelding, Sterling, in many
rides and then started riding friends horses also. I can't imagine a better way to meet
wonderful people, see new places and spend time with horses! When I was approached to
serve on TERA I was happy to give back to a sport that has given so much to me.
Tammy
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Newsletter Editor Todd
Hezeau
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I got involved in endurance in 2006 after my wonderful wife bought me my wonderful mare,
Fortune, for my birthday. I had already knew about the sport but did not have a horse to
really try it. Fortune gave me that opportunity and I've been very thankful. I now own two
other horses, Booger and Liberty Valence, to ride in the sport I love. Two seasons ago, I
volunteered to take over in being the editor of the newsletter to give back to the sport that
has given me so much. I have worked in the printing industry for over 24 years, 14 of that
being in the digital side. I also have an Associates Degree in Graphic Design, so it seemed
right I do this since that's what I do for a living anyway. It gives me a way, like I said, to
give back to the people that have been so gracious to me. I look forward to doing this for a
while and I hope you like what I have come up with. I'll preach again though like I always
do, this is your newsletter so send me your stories, pictures, etc...
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Education Director
Valerie Bixler
3598 CR 406
McKinney, TX 75071
214-514-3618
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I am one of those "horse crazy girls" that never outgrew her interest in horses, much to my
parents' dismay. And the Arabian breed was always my favorite. I even barrel raced and
competed in 4H and Texas Junior Horse Show Association shows on my first Arab when I
was in high school and was quite the oddity among all the quarter horse folks. After 22
years without having horses, I graduated from TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine in
1996 and was introduced to the sport of endurance by vetting the Bluebonnet in 1999. I
was hooked. I knew that I had finally found "my sport" and in doing so, had also found my
chosen "family". Endurance has been my passion ever since. As you all know, no events
get scheduled without first consulting the Ride Calendar. Where else can you spend your
weekend with the nicest and most interesting group of people who all share a love of the
most beautiful animal created, all while riding trails that most people will never see, let
alone even know exist ? Heaven. I am expanding my experience with the sport this year by
serving on the TERA board ( thanks to all of you) and by managing my first ride, Old
Glory.
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Ride Manager Director
Debbie Linebarger
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YeHaw are you ready to TANGO! I love my job as ride manager for Texas Tango so much
that I wanted to give more to our community by being a part of the TERA board.
It took Mark 10 years to get me on my first horse. But when he did, that was it, I was
hooked and by the time we got home from that ride I was ready to sell our home in the
suburbs and move to the country. I learned to ride on a Cutting Horses and have always
said that is one of the reasons I can hang with the Arab spook! But then I met Darolyn
Butler, she introduced me to Endurance Riding and a new chapter began. Riding through the
woods was much more fun than riding in an arena. I love everything about our sport, but
most of all it is the To Finish Is To Win! motto that sold me. Our sport is unique because
you can set your goals and go for it, the care of the horse is vital, by the rider and vets, and
the friendships that are made all make Endurance a unique sport. I have also found that
Endurance Riders are family; we celebrate everyone’s accomplishments!
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Membership Director
Vickie Roden
373 Langston Ln
McKinney, TX 75069
(972)529-6562 H
(972)978-0072 M
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In 2006, after my early years in the show ring, followed by many years away from the
horse world, I met a few Endurance riders (Hank Copeland and Valerie Bixler) and began
doing some conditioning rides with them. I was hooked! I’d been an athlete most of my
life and was fascinated by this sport’s issues of heart rate, nutrition, training, hydration,
and so on. And, aside from the passion I’ve grown to have for partnering with my horse on
trail and the endless new things to learn, the community of Endurance riders has become
very important to me. The comraderie is unlike any other group. It’s time for me to give
back to a group that has helped and encouraged me along for 5 years– so, I hope I can be of
service to the current TERA membership.
Thanks, and see you on trail or in camp!
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Publicity and Awards
Director
Khristin Seymore
PO Box 559 Daingerfield,
Texas 75638
Cell# 903-563-6639
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Vonita Bowers introduced me to the sport of endurance. I was known for bringing my black
and white quarter horse mare to rides and riding her bareback in camp all day while my dad
(Dennis Seymore) worked the rides. Vonita would sometimes take me out for short rides
the day after. When I turned 10 years of age Fire Pony (1/2 arabian and 1/2 welsh pony)
came in to my life; it was then when I starting riding LD and competing. I have since then
ridden 25s, 50s, 75s, 100s, ridden once internationally for the FEI Young Riders in Italy,
volunteered at many rides, and recently managed my first endurance ride. Endurance riding
as you can see has become a part of my life. I enjoy the many friendships acquired and the
places all over the world it has taken me.
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