The Old Wire Stables Team

Charlie began riding at the young age of five with the encouragement of his mother.  Never having had formal lessons and rarely a saddle, he mostly learned to ride on his own.  Growing up, he spent most days exploring the woods and backroads on horseback where he found his peace. 

After spending 20 years in service to the public, government and USAR, both here at home and abroad, he retired to spend more time with family and to explore an old passion once again.  

Charlie purchased property in Ft. White, Florida and Old Wire Stables opened in 2016, first as a boarding facility.  Not long after, an old school cowgirl came to board her two horses with Old Wire Stables and Charlie was fortunate to find a mentor and trainer in Miss Debbie Jacobsen.  Under Miss Debbie's guidance and tutelage he began learning how to train horses and impart that knowledge onto others.  It didn't take long for Old Wire Stables to morph into the equestrian business it is today offering horse boarding, lessons, horse training, breeding and the occasional horse sale.

Charlie now spends his days working with horses and students enjoying the best job and environment he could ask for.  He is blessed having such awesome people and phenomenal team here at Old Wire Stables. He invites you to come out and experience a little piece of Heaven on Earth and have a good time.  

Miss Charlette began riding at the young age of 10 and by the age 12 had her first horse and became a competitive rider showing actively in various show circuits throughout Florida in the hunters, jumpers and equitation with her highest accolades coming from the Marshall and Sterling Medal Finals. Miss Charlette came to Old Wire Stables simply as a mom looking for a place for her own daughter to learn basic horsemanship and found herself reignited with an old passion. She looks forward to sharing that passion and knowledge with all those she can as an instructor here at the stables. Miss Charlette instructs basic horsemanship along with the English discipline and introduction to jumping.  Additionally Miss Charlette is the OWS barn manager and overseas operations of the barn and barn functions.  Miss Charlette is also a director at the Suwannee River Riding Club where OWS actively participates. 

Victoria came to Old Wire Stables in 2023 as a working student. Having never worked around or ridden horses, Victoria was determined to learn the equestrian world and showed tremendous dedication and eagerness to learn.  Victoria attends the barn daily and assists Charlie and the OWS crew with multiple functions to include care of the animals, day to day operations. Victoria is also now an instructor working with new students teaching the basics and fundamentals of horsemanship.

Laci came to Old Wire Stables from the great state of Texas as an instructor in January of 2026.  Laci began riding at the age of 8-yrs-old and has been competitive in Ranch riding, barrels and pole bending and is a member of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). Laci worked and rode at a privately owned facility where she honed her skills in horsemanship and competed with the "Lonestar Equestrian Team."  Laci recently relocated to Florida and is now part of the Old Wire Stables instructional team.  

Bella began riding at the age of 9 riding in both Western and English disciplines.  She joined Old Wire Stables in 2021, first as a riding student, then working student and eventually becoming a junior instructor in basic beginner horsemanship. Bella left in 2024 for Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Georgia where she studied Animal Science. Bella recently returned to Florida to contunue her studies and will be applying for the Veterinary program at the University of Florida. She has rejoined us here at OWS as an instructor once again teaching basic beginner horsemanship. 

Emily, a former student of Charlie's from the beginning, rekindled her love of horses through OWS and returned as a full time instructor/trainer.  Along the years Emily has acquired many skills and key components in basic horsemanship.  Learning how to ride in a variety of environments, she decided to start riding competitively.  A year into riding in various competitive barrel races, she decided to run for Rodeo Queen and claimed her title in 2021.  Giving up her title in late 2022, Emily returned to Old Wire Stables to continue growing in her horsemanship skills while imparting that knowledge to other future equestrians. At the start of 2026, Emily began pursuing her formal education (college) Emily will continue at Old Wire Stables on a part time/as needed basis and continue teaching basic horsemanship and gaming events, e.g. barrels and poles. Miss Emily is also a director at the Suwannee River Riding Club where OWS actively participates. 

Victoria is a licensed, seasoned psychotherapist in the field for several decades and in private clinical practice for over 15 years. She is the owner of Mind Menders Counseling, LLC, a private psychotherapy practice, and Between The Ears, LLC, an equine/farm based psychotherapy practice. She holds licensure in multiple states and has extensive experience, having worked with DCF and troubled youth, acted as Director of Clinical Services at a large organization for many years serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and is experienced in clinically treating adults, children, couples, and families. She specializes in PTSD and other Trauma Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. 

Victoria first came to OWS in 2022 to improve her riding and has become a close friend of the stables since. Partnering with OWS, she will be organizing and overseeing therapeutic, fun, team building activities during OWS camps and on a regular basis where appropriate. 

Kynslee came to Old Wire Stables in February 2023 as a beginner student. Kynslee has been an active student and attended summer camps and riding events with Old Wire Stables over the years and prefers the Western discipline but is an accomplished jumper. Kynslee has now joined Charlie and the OWS crew including her mother, Miss Charlette, as a working student with multiple responsibilities to include the care of the animals, day to day operations also as an instructor assistant. Kynslee is competitive and active barrel racer and pole bender with the SRRC and NBHA and claimed the title of 2025 all around youth rodeo champion earning herself a buckle. 

Ainsley is the daughter of Mr. Charlie and has grown up immersed in the horse life.  Ainsley has been riding since the age of 1, first riding with her dad, then later beginning lessons at age 4. She has been active in both western and english riding disciplines winning many accolades having competed in barrel racing and pole bending as well as jumping.  Ainsley is competitive in barrels and poles at both SRRC and NBHA.   Ainsley can be found at the barn daily and assists Charlie and the OWS staff with multiple functions to include care of the animals, day to day operations and as an instructor assistant.  Ainsley is also the future owner of Old Wire Stables.

Ellie came to OWS in May of 2024 to continue learning to ride. Ellie began riding at the age of 9 trying both Western and English disciplines.  After joining OWS, Ellie primarily settled on English and jumping and is active in riding and competing/showing. Ellie can be found at the barn assisting Charlie and the OWS staff with multiple functions to include care of the animals, day to day operations and as an instructor assistant.  

Charlotte came to OWS in 2025 to continue her horseback riding skills and education. Charlotte began riding at the age of 6 primarily in the Western discipline where she gained some knowledge and experience in reining.  Presently Charlotte is focusing on continual training of her mare, Kit Kat and together they are focusing on the Western Sport of barrel racing and pole bending. Charlotte can be found at the barn assisting Charlie and the OWS staff with multiple functions to include care of the animals, day to day operations and as an instructor assistant.  

Kylie came to OWS in 2025 to continue her horseback riding skills and education. Kylie has been riding for two years and has competed in both English and Western disciplines.  Her current focus is on Western Sport running barrels and poles bending while she trains with her young Mustang filly, Lucky.  Kylie has been training at OWS for almost a year with Charlie, and loves to share the joy of horses with others.  Kylie can be found at the barn assisting Charlie and the OWS staff with multiple functions to include care of the animals, day to day operations and as an instructor assistant.  

Mr. Larry Benware is the Old Wire Stables go to farrier since 2019.  Mr. Larry has over 25 years experience having worked numerous tracks, serviced multiple championship reining horses and more.  Larry joined the Old Wire Stables team in 2019 and has become not only our barns go to professional but a good friend. Larry offers corrective and therapeutic work as well as hot and cold shoeing.  Of course we can't forget to mention Mr. Larry's service to his country as a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran.   Semper Fi        Larry Benware (352)843-2732

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