Meet The Horsemates Team
Dakota Marie
Horsemates CO-Founder
Hunter Elaine
Horsemates CO-Founder
2025 Youth Sponsored Riders
Each rider highlighted on our website was chosen because they have had some positive influence in our community, either directly or indirectly. Since this is a family business, we want our sponsored riders to benefit from our success and to know how much we appreciate them. Each of our sponsered riders were hand selected based on their amazing horsemanship skills, and positivity they embody. These riders have really stood out to us over the last year, and are truly exceptional role models for the equine community!
Welcome to the 2025 TEAM!
Jaelynn Buster
Sian Garrett
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​My name is Jaelynn Buster and I live in Deland, Florida. I started riding horses at a very young age. I have been barrel racing since I was about 6 years old.
My recent accomplishments include:
~2024 WPRA Jr. Southeast Circuit Finalist
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~ 2024 Pierson Rodeo Jr. Champion
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~Lazy J Facility -arena record at Lazy J Facility on their standard pattern
~2024 NBHA Youth World Championship -Placed 1D 9th
In 2025, my goals include finishing in the top 10 WPRA Junior Southeastern Circuit and finishing in the top 5 at NBHA Youth World Finals in July. My horse Jaxie, sired by First Down Frenchman, has been a significant part of my journey. She competes in the 1D against some of the toughest horses and riders in the country. In 2024, I got a new horse, SFW Special Oak (Sage), and I am looking forward to what we can accomplish together in 2025.
I am a member of the National Barrel Horse Association, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association as a Jr. Member, and Good Times Barrel Racing.
My name is Sian Garrett, a 15-year-old barrel racer from Crawfordville, Florida. I have been riding horses since I was 6 years old and have always had a love for barrel racing; although competitively racing only short 3 years ago. During my first year Ben (my first ever barrel horse) and I won reserve championship at my local club and within my NBHA district. He also qualified me for NBHA youth and teen world and open world.
Unfortunately not long after qualifying, Ben passed away and I had to work even harder to pattern my unfinished horse Simon. Through all of the ups and downs Simon has taught me to work hard, determination, and not give up!
Even though my journey has had many ups and downs, I thank God for allowing me to be part of this sport and blessing me with awesome friends, opportunities and horses.
~Sian
Destiny Venezia
Hi, My name is Destiny Venezia from Orange City, FL. I have loved horses and riding ever since I could walk and am very fortunate to have a mom who also loves horses and taught me to ride.
I began barrel racing at age 5 off and on and then at 15 I decided it was time to actively compete again. My current horse Tesla was bred and born on our farm and is truly one of a kind.
Tesla and I have been a team since June 2024. Our very first barrel race together we placed 5th out of 105 riders. We won the 2024 2D average saddle at the NBHA summer run in Perry GA., and we just won our nbha double district show by 4 tenths out of 146 riders. We have also qualified to run in the youth junior Patriot in TX.
I think the best thing about riding is my connection with my horse.
Ashton Busse
My name is Ashton Busse and I live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. At the end of last year my main horse and I finally started coming together.
Marthas Hotbug is a 10 year old gelding sired by Famous Bug. We’ve been competing in the 1D/2D against some salty competition. My main goal for this year is to run at as many big shows as possible.
My recent accomplishments at big shows include: 1D 9th out of 262 (11/24/24) 1D 6th out of 220 (12/7/24) 1D 14th out of 497 (12/29/24) 2D 5th out of 298 (1/11/25) I want to give my biggest thanks to Priscilla Feller for taking a chance and allowing me to run Special Lookin, her older gelding. Next, I want to give thanks to my parents for doing anything and everything for me to succeed in barrel racing. I also want to thank Caryn Henry for guiding Oreo and I whenever it’s needed.
Brantley LaCertosa
Last year we welcomed a very special youth to our team and we are happy to extend him into the 2025 yea as well.
Since our company truly embodies the future success of the equine industry, we thought it would be a great idea to bring in one of our very special youth riders.
Brantley LaCertosa is an important part of the equine family and has been riding since December 2023 when he moved in with his forever family. He said he knew he loved riding the first time he was on his horse, Redd! He is so happy to be part of the team and has a bright future in the barrel racing world!
Thank you to all of our 2024 sponsored riders. We loved sharing your journey!