Meet Our Team
Dr. Tammye Markle, the Founder of Trinity Reins Ranch & Ministries, is an ordained pastor and has a Doctorate degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling. Tammye is a 'John Maxwell' Certified Coach, Leadership Trainer, and Speaker and the former Chairman of the Miss Texas Pageant Inc. and Scholarship Foundation where she provided mentorship and leadership development for young women. In addition, she has been working with adults coping with various types of trauma as well as conducting equine assisted learning and mentoring for several years.
Growing up on a small ranch in Texas, Tammye has been influenced by horse and herd behavior her entire life.
She founded Trinity Reins Ministries when she felt that God was calling her to use her experience with horses, leadership and life challenges to assist and influence others to receive healing and freedom that can only be found in the Word of God. Trinity Reins Ranch is a safe place where people who are coping with life challenges can interact with God and the herd in a way that promotes experiential healing and freedom.
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Malisa Jones is an Equine Specialist and Certified as an Equine Assisted learning an mentoring Program Facilitator at Trinity Reins Ministries. Horses have been a part of Malisa's life since her youth. Malisa was born on a military base and when she was in high school, her family moved to a farm where she learned to respect and care for many animals, including horses. Malisa was introduced to Equine-assisted learning and mentoring as a participant, following a series of traumatic life events. Now, years later, Malisa is using her growing knowledge of Equine Assisted Services combined with her faith and love of God to share her experience and help others. Malisa is a licensed real estate professional and mom to 2 beautiful kiddo's!
Carol Ploetz is our Programs Director, retreats/corporate leader and an experienced equine specialist. Carol received her EAL certification from OK Corral, the founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and EAGALA. Carol has developed the instructors manual for our Trinity Equine Assisted Mentoring program, which is a successful after-care program for individuals rescued from human trafficking. She has created and leads multiple retreats, including True Identity and Restoring Hope.
A graduate of Purdue University, her professional experience includes consulting work with Fortune 500 companies to affect change and develop cohesive work teams. Carol’s firsthand knowledge of human resources and team dynamics allows her to have a unique ability to include equine assisted services to facilitate personal growth and team building.
Cyndi Drummond, MA, LPC-S is the Clinical Consultant at Trinity Reins Ministries.
Cyndi is licensed by the Texas Board of Examiner of Professional Counselors as a Professional Counselor and Supervisor (Licensure #: 14795). Her thirty-years of therapeutic expertise include trauma-informed and evidence-based counseling for child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and severe neglect; crisis support & assessment for various underserved populations including children and youth in foster care and victims of intimate partner and family violence. Cyndi also has extensive experience in developing and implementing at-risk and prevention-focused evidenced-based programming.
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Cyndi grew up in West Virginia and loves nature and animals. She has a passion for helping others and feels the healing atmosphere each time she visits Trinity Reins Ranch.
Amanda Carroll is a Certified Faith-Based Equine Assisted Philosophy (FBEAP) Program Facilitator at Trinity Reins Ranch. She has a passion for serving her community and helping to bring healing to those that have experienced trauma and pain. She attended Clemson University and obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology. She went on to work in retail management for five years, during which time she was heavily involved in volunteer work. In addition to her work with Trinity Reins, Amanda currently teaches English as a Second Language and volunteers as a CASA advocate. She is a strong believer in the freedom and restoration of hope that occur when we partner with horses to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit and embrace His truth.
Our Equine Team
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