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. She enjoys sharing her knowledge through clinics at other facilities. In 2022 Allison was the winner of 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, 2023, 2024 and sharing the award with her husband, Dylan Martin, in 2025.
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To contact Guerry please email Guerry@FoxLakeFarm.org.
Holly Howerton Professional Rider & Assistant Trainer
Holly is a bright up and coming young professional rider and assistant trainer. Born and raised in Birmingham she has been in the saddle since she was young girl and puts the horses first and formost in her riding.
Holly adores both the hunters and jumpers, having spent time in both disciplines prior to turning professional. She also enjoys the challenges and success of young horse life. She has a wonderful way of making horse and riders love her!
Holly has a plethera of AHJA awards to her name including the Jeannie Reese Memeorial Trophy, Christie Dillinger Junior Sportsmanship Award, and three time winner of the AHJA Junior Board Equitation Challenge.
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Amy Knowles Lesson Program Director
Amy has been a part of the Fox Lake Farm staff since 2010. She oversees our lesson program and summer camp program where she, 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 served on the board of directors for the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association while no longer on the board Amy services on volunteer committees to the association.
To contact Amy please email Amy@FoxLakeFarm.org.
Joel Moctezuma
Joel has been at Fox Lake Farm for over 15 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.
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