Trainers & Staff
The Fox Lake Farm staff works together to provide the perfect environment for success of both horse and rider.
Allison Majerik Black
Owner & Head Trainer
Allison has been a lifelong horse person and has her "R" judges card with USEF. She is the owner and head trainer of Fox Lake Farm. Allison has a track record of success spanning her 30 plus year career; she has trained horses and riders to top ribbons at Devon, Washington International Horse Show, Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The National Horse Show, Pony Finals, Derby Finals as well as at horse shows across the Southeast. She has coached horses and riders to Zone 4 Championships and Horse of the Year titles. A passionate horsewoman, she instills her values of good horsemanship in each rider and professional in her program. Allison was the winner of the 2022 Alabama Hunter Jumper Association Trainer Equitation Challenge. She also has a philanthropic heart and supports local cat rescues.
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To contact Allison please e-mail FoxLakeFarm@yahoo.com.
Mary Anne Majerik Founder,
Owner & Office Coordinator
Mary Anne is a lifelong horsewoman. Along with her father, C.E. Wadley, Mary Anne established Fox Lake Farm in 1970. Later she continued building the farm with her husband Jim. She is a staple around the barn and helps keep things running smoothly. She has a deep love for all creatures but has a special place for the 7 barn cats that call Fox Lake Farm home.
Guerry Force Barn Manager & Assistant Trainer
Guerry is the barn manager and an assistant trainer. Guerry grew up riding under Allison’s tutelage, and shares her dedication to good horsemanship and quality care. She joined the team in 2011 after receiving her bachelors in Equine Science at Colorado State University. Her top priority is the health and comfort of every horse at Fox Lake Farm. Guerry is also actively involved in the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association, holding a position on the Board of Directors for 7 years running where she is currently serving as president. In 2019 she was awarded the Jerry Morrison Sportsmanship Award and the AHJA Service Award. Both awards honor the service and dedication to the AHJA and her students. In 2020 she was awarded the Pat Hoyle Sportsmanship Award. She was awarded the Jerry Morrison Award again in 2021, 2022, and 2023. To contact Guerry please email Guerry@FoxLakeFarm.org.
Jen Hauser Professional Rider & Assistant Trainer
Jen is a professional rider and an assistant trainer. Jen has a wealth of knowledge both in and out of the show ring. She has experience as an FEI groom, having traveled to world-class events such as the Central American Games in Colombia.
In the saddle she has extensive show ring experience with hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses. As a junior Jen competed in her first Grand Prix at the age of 17. During her junior career Jen showed in the junior hunters, equitation and junior jumpers where she qualified and competed at shows like The Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Devon, and the Winter Equestrian Festival. Jen also has a wealth of knowledge and experience preparing horses for clients so they can walk into the ring confident.
During her time at Fox Lake Farm, Jen has helped riders qualify, compete and ribbon at Washington International Finals, Junior Hunter Finals, Equitation Finals, and Zone Jumper Championships including a win in the 2023 USHJA Zone Jumper Finals and 2024 USHJA Zone Jumper Finals. Jen also competed in the 2023 USHJA Zone Jumper Finals herself, and was on the bronze medal winning team in the Platinum 1.35m section. She also enjoys the hunter ring and is routinely in the ribbons for both professional divisions and National Hunter Derbies on a variety of horses.
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To contact Jen please email Jen@FoxLakeFarm.org.
Emma Madison Professional Rider & Assistant Trainer
Emma is a professional rider and assistant trainer with an emphasis on teaching a strong foundation to beginner and intermediate riders. Emma had a successful junior career around the Southeast riding at both the local and national level. She is currently bringing along her own personal young horse from the ground up. Emma’s goal is to create a soft ride on each horse that she rides to help facilitate a positive relationship between horse and owner. At the 2023 Alabama Hunter Jumper Association Kick Off Show Emma was awarded top placement in the Trainer Equitation Challenge and she was the winner of the $500 Professional Derby at that Year End Show. Emma was also awarded the Pat Hoyle Sportsmanship Award in 2023.
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Amy Knowles Lesson Program Director
Amy has been a part of the Fox Lake Farm staff for over 11 years. She oversees our lesson program, teaches the foundation of proper riding, and instills a love of horses in our beginner riders. Amy has been riding all of her life and is an HA graduate of Cahaba Pony Club. Amy was awarded the Outstanding Parents Award by the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association membership highlighting her dedication to her own child who successfully showed at both the local and national level with Fox Lake Farm. Amy also serves on the board of directors for the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association. To contact Amy please email Amy@FoxLakeFarm.org.
Joel Moctezuma
Joel has been at Fox Lake Farm for over 11 years. As one of our head grooms, Joel always makes sure our horses look their best at home and at the shows. Joel is a two time winner of the Mikey’s Groom Class at Brownland Farm in the jumper division. He has also won the groom’s class at the Germantown Charity Horse Show which involved riding as well as grooming. Joel was the leader of the team that was awarded not one, but two Best Turnout awards at the Washington International Horse Show.
Junior Ortega
Junior is one of our main grooms at home and at shows. When not traveling with Fox Lake Farm to shows, Junior competes in rodeos. He loves grooming the horses to look their best and keeping our operation top notch.
Mauricio Barrios
Mauricio is one of our main grooms at Fox Lake Farm. He rides and trains his own horses for the rodeos. Being a master horseman himself, Maurico is patient and kind with the horses he cares for.
Armando Gonzalez
Armando has worked at Fox Lake Farm for over 11 years. He is kind and caring with all of the animals at the farm. Our farm looks beautiful mainly in part to Armando’s dedication to our landscaping needs.
Flavio Moctezuma
Flavio is one of our main grooms and farm hands. He is very patient and kind with the horses and little kids needing help. Flavio is Joel’s father, and rides himself.
A Timely Affair & Jus d’O were awarded best turnout at the 2020 and 2021 Washington International Horse show respectively. These awards are a culmination of all the hard work of our amazing grooms! These awards are won at home with expert daily care and attention to details.
Photos taken by MJM Photography