Our Team
Cortland (Brooks) Hendrick - Owner & Instructor, Hunters/Jumpers, Eventing, and VaultingARIA Certified Level III Hunt Seat & Show Jumping Instructor (Beginner thru Advanced - 4'6) AVA Recognized Vaulting Coach, Active USEF/USHJA Professional
Cortland grew up in Hunt Country Virginia. Her mother, an accomplished equestrian herself, had her showing in walk-trot classes on her 16-hand jumper at the age of four. So with her competitive career underway, she spent the rest of her childhood on the East Coast H/J circuits, did Vaulting on the national level, and later moved on to Eventing. Cornerstone Farms is for her the realization of a life-long dream. At 5'1 she specializes in training award-winning pony hunters.
Julie Simmons - Assistant Instructor, Hunters/Jumpers, Show Team
Julie Simmons, a native Virginian herself, has been riding hunters and jumpers and participating in horse shows since 1988. She is a seasoned competitor and year end champion in both jumpers and adult equitation. As the newest addition to the Cornerstone team, she serves as an assistant coach for the show team, substitute teaches for Cortland, and instructs our new students. She also enjoys foxhunting and taking care of her three Thoroughbreds: Cinco, Emmy, and Beau.
David Hendrick - Owner and Director
David offices from the Farm, and can be found managing the books, fixing fences, taking care of horses and mucking stalls. As a bonafide "horse husband and show dad" he has long supported his wife (and now his kiddos) in their love of equestrian sports.
David is also the director of Bridge the Divide, and our other charitable works. It is his desire to help make Cornerstone Farms a place for people to gather together and experience community. David has a Masters degree in Theology and infuses practical spirituality into the everyday work of the farm.
Debi Musel - Stable Manager & On Site Coordinator for Trinity Services
Debi grew up showing Hunter/Jumpers in Colorado, moved into Dressage competition and went on to owning her own barn in Tampa, FL before joining us here at Cornerstone. Debi is responsible for the daily operations of the barn, overseeing feeding and herd management as well as directing the Working Student Program. She also handles farrier and veterinary visits. Perhaps her most meaningfuly contribution is as the Coordinator for the Trinity Services daily work program for developmentally disabled adults. This program employs more than forty special needs adults as stable hands five days a week here at the farm.
