Located @ WRA
Cheryl Manahan
Owner and World Champion Riding Instructor/Trainer
Cheryl Manahan founded Wichita Riding Academy in 1982 to provide a welcoming place for beginners and help experienced riders achieve championship success. A graduate of the William Woods University Equestrian Science program, Cheryl has trained numerous state and national champions. She is a USEF Licensed Judge, certified 4-H Judge, AMHA Horsemastership examiner, Boy Scout Horsemanship Merit Badge Counselor, and holds a Level III certification from the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA).
Mark Love
Director
Mark is the director of the Wichita Riding Academy. He runs all day to day operations of our large academy including business development, marketing, and much more. He has an extensive background in business and sales. He's streamlined our operations to a fine polished machine that allows us to offer many more services, private/group lessons and camps. He also helped develop the entire business model of our new retail tack store including the brick & mortar location and webstore www.aircapitaltack.com
Michael Pereillo, Jr
World Champion Equine Trainer
Michael is affectionately known as WRAs’ Walking Encyclopedia. Having worked for some of the top stables in the country and operating his own, Mike brings with him over 50 years of equine experience, training various breeds of horses and ponies. His patience and kindness with horses and riders is what makes him one of WRA's most valued assets. 2022 Golden Reins winner!
Riding Instruction Team
Our instructor team at Wichita Riding Academy is a talented and passionate group of equestrians, each bringing unique strengths to the barn. We offer a wide variety of riding disciplines—so whether you're just starting out or chasing competitive goals, there's a place for you here with the right instructor to help you grow. When booking online, you can view each instructor’s biography to learn more about their background, specialties, and teaching style.
**For the safety and privacy of our younger female staff, we use CGI-created images to represent our riding instructors. It’s also why we don’t typically feature identifiable photos of children on our website. While every student at WRA has a signed photography release on file, we usually reserve those images for our social media channels. Thank you for supporting our commitment to a safe and respectful environment.
Gena B
Air Capital Tack
James W.
Maintenance
Maint Engineer
Robert Overbey
Manuel
Feeding / Horse Monitor
Iris
Feeding / Horse Monitor
Mayor
Overnights & Grounds
Also have 3 Farriers, 3 Veterinarians, and 1 Equine Chiropractor
This is most of our team however there are always part time and volunteer workers who are just as important at WRA!
Helping Students Grow since 1983!
