BARN

STAFF

Rachel Tedder

Rachel is from Pittsboro, North Carolina, she is currently attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to pursue an undergraduate degree in Biology with a Pre-veterinary concentration. Her experience with horses started with riding leisurely and being a part of the barn staff in a private barn. Rachel joined the team at Reagan Equine because she loves horses and hopes to gain experience in equine medicine to prepare for applying to veterinary school after undergraduate. In her free time Rachel loves going hiking, spending time with friends, and volunteering at Paws 4 People.

Tony Alexander

Tony is a vital part of the Reagan Equine crew! He has been our handyman/ jack of all trades for almost 4 years. Before that he worked as a UPS driver for 32 years (Reagan Equine was a daily stop on his route)! He has been married for 40 years, with 2 kids and 4 grand children. Tony also has the best Halloween costumes!

Melissa Medlin

Melissa lives in Wilmington with her husband and 3 children. She grew up in Durham, NC, spending most of her spare time trail riding and caring for her family's small herd of horses. She has always had a passion for working with horses that started at 9yrs old when her parents bought her a horse. That passion continued when Melissa assisted with the family's small breeding program, and she was given her very own foal to raise and train. Melissa was a member of the first group of riders that founded The Appalachian State Equestrian Team and competed with the first ASU IHSA show team. When she isn't busy being a mom, Melissa enjoys working part time for Reagan Equine and caring for her own horse, German Shepard, and chickens.

Emily Raynor

Emily is currently a student at UNCW, studying English and Creative Writing. She grew up around horses, specifically American Saddlebreds, and has worked at numerous farms over the last three years. We are so lucky to have Emily and her positive energy as part of our barn crew here at Reagan Equine!

Whitney Meggs

Whitney has worked with us since March of 2024. She is currently attending Cape Fear Community College. Whitney plans to attend NC State University to complete her bachelors in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience. Outside of school and work, she rides and barrel races her Quarter Horse, Joker, and spends time with her dog, Reba.

Hannah Cook

Hannah was born and raised in the surrounding Wilmington area. She is a senior at Bender Early College High School and completing the Vet Tech Program at Cape Fear Community College. When she's not working or studying she enjoys being with family and her dog. Her favorite way to spend free time is riding and hanging out with her horse, Opal.

Ashley Morrison

Ashley grew up along the coast and has always loved animals from a young age. After enrolling in Cape Fear Community College's Veterinary Medical Technology program, she discovered equine medicine and fell in love.

Ashley joined the Reagan Equine team to further her equine knowledge and gain experience in the field. She hopes to get her Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and go on to attend vet school for equine medicine! In her free time, Ashley enjoys surfing at Wrightsville Beach, taking her dog Bolt for a walk, and growing things in her garden!

Kimberly Johns

Kimberly is a retired federal employee from Northern Virginia. She spent her younger years in Nicaragua and the Phillippines before moving to Virginia. As an adult she began taking riding lessons and competing on an adult intramural team. It was during this time she acquired a horse of her own and they went on many trail riding adventures. Right before COVID-19 sent everyone home from the office, Kimberly had the opportunity to rent a cottage on a horse farm where she helped with barn chores and caring for the horses when she wasn't working. She recently moved to NC with her horse and 2 dogs to join her partner of 4 years who works at UNCW. They bought their first home together and when not working on house and landscaping projects they like trying out new restaurants, going to the beach, horseback riding, and visiting their favorite winery.