Meet the RPH Team

RPH Team Member

Cobie Ellington

I've had a lifelong passion for horses and have enjoyed riding both English and Western throughout my journey. My husband, Larry, and I enjoy camping, trail riding, and spending time with our horses. Today, I own five horses.

I attended my first Robbie Potter Horsemanship clinic in 2015 in Winston-Salem, NC, where I brought my beloved PMU draft cross gelding, Dillon. Dillon was the special horse who led me to Robbie and helped shape me into the horsewoman I am today. Through Robbie's guidance, Dillon and I developed a beautiful partnership before his passing in 2018. The lessons I learned with Dillon later helped me build another meaningful partnership with my mare, Cheyenne (pictured with me).

As part of the RPH team, I handle insurance details and serve as a liaison to clinic hosts. I enjoy working with people and value the many friendships and connections I have made through the RPH community.

RPH Team Member

Hannah Osborne

I've been around horses my entire life and got my first pony when I was four years old. I grew up riding English, participating in Pony Club and 4-H, and later competed on the Appalachian State University IHSA team while teaching riding lessons. Although I stepped away from competition for several years, horses have always remained a part of my life.

Today, my husband Seth and I enjoy sharing our love of horses with our two daughters. As a family, we enjoy ranch riding, trail riding, sorting competitions, camping, and spending time with our horses.

I've known Robbie since I was a teenager when he helped me with a troublesome gelding. Since then, I've attended several RPH clinics, with the cow working clinics being my favorite. I joined the RPH team at the end of 2025 and have enjoyed becoming part of such a welcoming community. My favorite part of RPH is the people. I love talking about horses and have met so many kind and engaging individuals through this journey.

RPH Team Member

Jessie Wiley

I've been involved with horses since I was six years old, when my dad surprised our family with our first horse for Christmas. Growing up on our family dairy farm, I spent countless hours riding and exploring the farm on horseback. Today, I own three horses and continue to enjoy learning and growing as a horsewoman.

I was introduced to Robbie in 2008 when we hosted our first Robbie Potter Horsemanship clinic at our farm. Since then, we've hosted many clinics and met countless wonderful people through the RPH community. We still host several small-group sessions each year with some of our closest friends.

Working with Robbie has forever changed my horsemanship, and I am incredibly grateful for all he has taught me. I started working for Robbie Potter Horsemanship in 2011 and continue to manage the RPH website, social media, clinic scheduling, and marketing efforts. I enjoy combining my professional skills with my passion for horses while helping connect riders with opportunities to learn and grow.

Private Session Coordinator

Karla Aldridge

I've loved horses for as long as I can remember and have had a horse of my own since I was three years old. I began taking hunt seat lessons when I was twelve, and horses have remained a central part of my life ever since.

In 2021, the pandemic gave me the opportunity to begin taking monthly private sessions with Robbie. Not long after, I made the switch to western riding and, with plenty of encouragement from friends, attended my first Robbie Potter Horsemanship Intro to Cow Working Clinic. Those quickly became my favorite clinics!

Since 2022, I've been scheduling Robbie's private sessions and enjoy helping riders connect with opportunities to learn and grow. One of my favorite things about being part of RPH is the people. I'm always quick to tell anyone who hasn't attended a clinic yet, "You meet the nicest people through RPH!"

RPH Team Member

Lee Hardin

My love for horses began when I was four years old, and they have been an important part of my life ever since. I've known Robbie for more than 25 years and have been helping organize his clinics since 2004.

In 2019, I officially joined the Robbie Potter Horsemanship team, where I assist with clinic organization, educational initiatives, and financial management. I enjoy helping create a positive experience for riders, hosts, and auditors, both behind the scenes and at clinics. Being part of the RPH team allows me to combine my passion for horses with my commitment to supporting quality horsemanship education.

RPH Team Member

Sandy Means

I've always loved horses and can't remember a time when they were not my focus. I grew up catching rides wherever I could, took English riding lessons as a kid, and rode with a dressage instructor in college. I bought my first horse, a lovely Thoroughbred mare, while in college. Since then, I've owned nine horses, two of which I've raised since birth.

I met Robbie at a clinic in Winston-Salem, NC, in 2017 while looking for help with a few challenges I was having. What I saw that day amazed me. He has the ability to help a horse find him and find peace more than anyone else I have ever seen. I started attending RPH clinics whenever I could and, in 2021, Robbie asked me to join the RPH team helping with events.

I serve as a liaison and host for RPH events, helping hosts, participants, and Robbie prepare for successful clinics. My favorite part is helping people feel at ease so they can focus on learning and enjoying their experience.

RPH Team Member

Jace Buchanan

Jace has ridden with Robbie for more than 10 years, building a friendship and a shared passion for horses and horsemanship along the way.

Jace faithfully served as a member of the RPH team, always willing to lend a hand, encourage others, and support both riders and hosts. His dedication, friendship, and service have helped shape the welcoming community that RPH is known for today.

Although Jace has retired from his official role with the team, his impact remains. We are deeply grateful for his years of service and honored to celebrate the role he has played in the growth and success of Robbie Potter Horsemanship.