EE RANCHES STAFF
JO ELLARD
EE Ranches, Inc
President & Founder
KIM ADAMS
Stallion Station
Office Manager
GUY WOODS
Resident Trainer & Manager of Training Divisions
STEVE ADAMS
Stallion Station &
Breeding Manager
JO ELLARD | 1984-PRESENT
EE RANCHES, INC PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
In 2002, EE Ranches opened a new chapter by developing a state-of-the-art Stallion Station, 75 miles north of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Jo’s desire to provide the performance horse world a premier Stallion Station to board and manage stallions, mares, foals, and horses in training was realized. Jo has maintained a hands-on involvement in both the stallion station and the training facility. She has the final word on selection of stallions that stand at the farm, the determination of the mating of EE Ranch mares and the placement and purchase of horses at auction. Jo works closely with the EE Ranches staff to ensure the foals and yearlings embark on the best possible path, whether that path leads to the EE training program or to a select sale. “I have a personal relationship with every stallion owner, every mare owner, every owner who has a horse in training; their success in this business is my first priority.”
Jo Ellard, a NHCA NP Hall of Fame Rider with earnings over $700,000, is the youngest person ever inducted into the NCHA Member Hall of Fame, being recognized for her 10 year commitment to developing the National Youth Cutting Horse Association. Jo is currently serving her 21st year on the NCHA Board of Directors and has served on the Stallion Owners Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Youth Committee, and Limited Age Committee. Jo served 2013-2016 on the NCHA Executive Committee As V.P., President Elect, and President of the National Cutting Horse Association in 2015-2016. Currently Jo serves as Trustee of NCHA Charities Foundation.
GUY WOODS | 1988-PRESENT
RESIDENT TRAINER & MANAGER OF TRAINING DIVISION
Guy Woods, an Australian has been with EE Ranches, Inc. for 27 years as the resident cutting horse trainer. Guy has trained and shown EE bred horses that have won in excess of $2,700,000.00. Guy is an NCHA Hall of Fame Rider. Guy credits his dad, Wally Woods, Australia’s Four Time All-Around Champion Cowboy for instilling in him a tremendous work ethic and superb knowledge of horses and horsemanship.
Guy has garnered EE Ranches numerous championships in major cutting horse events, including Two NCHA Derby Open Championships, Four AQHA World Junior Cutting Titles, and Fourteen NCHA National Championship Titles and wins in NCHA approved aged events throughout the country.
STEVE ADAMS | 2002-PRESENT
STALLION STATION & BREEDING MANAGER
Being raised in the fertile cattle country of north Texas, Steve had no choice but to develop a love of horses and the western lifestyle at a very early age. He graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in equine management. And set the course for his successful future in breeding and reproduction. In the fall of 1997, Steve accepted an offer to manage a breeding facility that focused solely on cutting horses. It was during this time that Steve was able to pursue courses at Colorado State University in embryo transfer and frozen semen as well as return to his roots of the working horse.
Steve came to work for EE Ranches, Inc. in the fall of 2002, shortly after the original land for the stallion station was acquired. Steve was involved in the planning and construction process and laid the framework for the breeding program which began in 2003. He is in charge of client communication and with the help of a highly trained staff, oversees the premier breeding program in the cutting horse industry. Steve has vast knowledge of equine reproduction and is highly respected by his peers and clients. Dedication, integrity, communication and progressive thinking are the cornerstones on which EE Ranches, Inc. was built.
KIM ADAMS | 2002-PRESENT
STALLION STATION OFFICE MANAGER
Kim started working with her husband Steve 14 years ago in the office. Prior to working in the equine breeding field, Kim worked in mortgage banking. Both businesses are very much client and customer service oriented and their success depends on a great first impression. Kim loves talking with all of our clients as well as welcoming new clients to the EE Ranches, Inc.