Meet The Team

Kaylyn Taylor

 

Kaylyn Taylor is a Pensacola-based dressage rider and an active member of the Gulf Coast and Emerald Coast Chapters of DSDCTA. She serves on the GCC board and ECC's 2024 Adult Horse Camp Committee and as Gulf Coast Chapter's Vice President. Kaylyn grew up riding at Pensacola Riding Center until 2015, and after a 6-year hiatus, has returned full-force to her passion for dressage with her heart horse, "Smoke."

 

As a professional healthcare analyst, Kaylyn offers a solid technical, creative, and detail-oriented skillset in her contributions to DSDCTA. She is passionate about serving the sport of dressage and facilitating comradery within our equestrian community. When Kaylyn is not at work or the barn, she works towards completing her MBA or creating art via graphic design or painting.

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Andrea Martin

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Andrea has been a member of DSDCTA since 2016 and was President of the organization from 2017 through 2025. Andrea has been an active volunteer for the GMO, organizing countless shows, clinics, and numerous Chapter level and DSDCTA level banquets. She has also held the position of NWFL President, Vice President, Treasurer and served several years as both Chapter and GMO level score keepers and awards chairperson. Andrea has profound dedication to this organization and the amazing people in it. She’s always had a desire to serve and do what’s best for the members and continues to provide wonderful opportunities for our equestrian community.

 

Andrea is an Air Force veteran and full time Test Engineer for the Air Force, working at Eglin AFB, but finds escape at home with her daughter, pup, and 6 horses in Laurel Hill, FL. She owns Ever After Acres, giving riding lessons to a small group of wonderful horses and riders.

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Tashina Heiser

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Tashina has been a member of DSDCTA and the Gulf Coast Chapter since 2013. She has been an active volunteered and successfully filled all the officers positions within the Gulf Coast Chapter. She has been an active DSDCTA volunteer, as well, and has served as Vice President, Secretary, TEMPO editor, and has served as the treasurer since 2017. Tashina currently serves as the Gulf Coast Chapter's President.

 

Tashina organizes many recognized shows, schooling shows, and clinics for the Gulf Coast Chapter. She has organized and budgeted DSDCTA’s yearly financials and budgets. She has acted as the host for multiple Gulf Coast Chapter and DSDCTA Awards Banquets. Tashina has a passion for the success of the Gulf Coast Chapter, DSDCTA, and the equestrian community.

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Tiffany Crumbley

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Tiffany Crumbley began riding at age 11 in various disciplines including western pleasure, trail, hunter/jumpers, dressage and combined training and has owned various breeds including Quarter Horses, Arabians and Thoroughbreds. Tiffany was active in 4-H serving in several leadership positions throughout her youth.

 

Tiffany served on the Blue Angel Dressage Show Committee for five years including serving as the Florabama Chapter’s Volunteer Coordinator. Tiffany frequently volunteers in all aspects of the Gulf Coast Chapter’s activities and scribes at local shows.

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Ashley Williams

 

Ashley Williams is the mother of a Niceville based dressage rider and active member of the Gulf Coast Chapter of DSDCTA.  She believes true connection begins on the ground, with a calm, respectful approach, she uses groundwork to build trust and a form of communication between horse and human—laying the foundation for success in the saddle. As a proud military spouse and mother of two, Ashley brings resilience, patience, and heart to every aspect of her life. Her training blends classical principles  with a deep respect for each horse’s individuality, creating a supportive space where horses and riders thrive together.

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