Owners - Terry and Karen Newsom
Terry and Karen purchased the farm several years ago with the idea of their grandchildren and dogs running about, enjoying the forest. The land, one hundred thirty-eight acres, was still part of an original homestead and they were excited to be buying a part of Oregon history. An old home and rusted outbuildings were still on the land, along with some very old fruit trees and a beautiful oak tree that is estimated to be over two hundred years old. The Newsoms were able to save the trees but the old house and rusted buildings were too dilapidated to survive.
After they bought the property, they began building the beautiful equestrian facility with the help of their contractors Bob Koch and John Mitchell. Terry and Karen are constantly adding on to and improving FallBrooks. A new barn, with an additional sixteen stalls, was completed in September of 2012. Their grandson and his best friend, spent a summer building an incredible tree house and later a beautiful bridge over the seasonal stream that cuts through one of the pastures. The tree house can be seen from the groomed riding trails and the bridge is a horse-friendly crossing from pasture to pasture.
The Newsom family continues to enjoy the facility as do the boarders, riders and everyone who visits. The dogs, horses, chickens, duck, llamas and cows do definitely enjoy the facilities and land -- the horses especially so when the weather allows turn-out into the beautiful fenced pastures. The Newsoms and the FallBrooks Farm staff welcome you to visit and enjoy the peaceful, farm and equine facility.
After they bought the property, they began building the beautiful equestrian facility with the help of their contractors Bob Koch and John Mitchell. Terry and Karen are constantly adding on to and improving FallBrooks. A new barn, with an additional sixteen stalls, was completed in September of 2012. Their grandson and his best friend, spent a summer building an incredible tree house and later a beautiful bridge over the seasonal stream that cuts through one of the pastures. The tree house can be seen from the groomed riding trails and the bridge is a horse-friendly crossing from pasture to pasture.
The Newsom family continues to enjoy the facility as do the boarders, riders and everyone who visits. The dogs, horses, chickens, duck, llamas and cows do definitely enjoy the facilities and land -- the horses especially so when the weather allows turn-out into the beautiful fenced pastures. The Newsoms and the FallBrooks Farm staff welcome you to visit and enjoy the peaceful, farm and equine facility.
Manager/Vaulting Instructor - Alia Zagyva
Alia Zagyva grew up with horses in Hillsboro, Oregon. At an early age, she began vaulting with the Chehalem Mountain Vaulters, coached by her mother Suzanne Detol. For five years, she competed nationally both individually and as a squad member. She then founded and coached Northwind Vaulters for five years and won the national championship with the team in 2000. After a short break, Alia then coached DevonWood Vaulters which then moved to FallBrooks Farm and evolved into our own BrookWood Vaulters. Alia was inducted into the American Vaulting Association judges program and quickly established herself as a judge with keen artistic and technical awareness. She ultimately retired as a FEI 2* Vaulting Judge.
Before becoming manager of FallBrooks Farm, Alia was a 5th and 6th grade teacher for Hillsboro School District. She taught elementary students for 25 years.
Before becoming manager of FallBrooks Farm, Alia was a 5th and 6th grade teacher for Hillsboro School District. She taught elementary students for 25 years.
Dressage Instructor - Ashlyn Waggoner
Ashlyn grew up in southern California. She has been riding virtually her entire life. At age 16, she began focusing on dressage. She competed in the Junior program and was selected as the alternate for the U.S. Team. She has ridden GP and trained with both Hilda Gurney and Jan Ebeling. She currently has a PRE stallion that she is schooling toward Grand Prix.
Ashlyn's true strength is training riders. Her passion is teaching and it comes across loud and clear. Her students come away from each lesson having learned something and feeling positive about both themselves and their horses.
Ashlyn's true strength is training riders. Her passion is teaching and it comes across loud and clear. Her students come away from each lesson having learned something and feeling positive about both themselves and their horses.
Consultant - Suzanne Detol
Suzanne Detol is a retired FEI 4* Vaulting Judge. She judged the 2002 World Equestrian Games Vaulting Championships in Jerez, Spain, the 2008 World Championships in Brno, Czech Republic, the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, the World Championships in LeMons, France in August of 2016. She was president of the ground jury for 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky and the 2018 World Equestrian Games held in Tryon, North Carolina in September 2018. In addition to judging internationally, she has served as U.S. Vaulting Chef d’Equip for the 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2012 World Championships. Sue has attended over 30 International Judges Forum/Seminars/Courses, co-directed two FEI Courses and has served on numerous FEI working groups revising the Rules and Guidelines for Vaulting. She is currently a designated Course Director for promotion of international judges.
