TEAM
We have a true passion for performance.
This is how we stay focused. At Fire Run Farm, we celebrate the many unique and personal interpretations of focus and discipline in riding for horses and rider’s horsemanship – and the special connections and bonds we share with our horses.
At left, Fire Run trainers Juan Gonzales & Olyvia O’Brien
Juan Pablo Gonzales
Trainer
Juan came to Fire Run Farm in 1996 at just 16 years of age. He has worked along side many great trainers here, and has become one of the most talented and loved members of the Fire Run team. His expertise is widespread, from foaling out all of the mares, to starting youngsters, and putting the finishing touches on the show horses. We consider Juan to be an extremely integral part of Fire Run, but even more than that, Juan is family! His lovely wife, Consuelo, and three handsome sons—Rafel, Julian and Juan Sebastian, brighten his life and ours, too.
Olyvia O’Brien
Trainer
Originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts, Olyvia’s passion for horses began at a young age at Timber Hill Stables, under the guidance of Christine Nava Mouthrop. Her dedication to the equestrian world led her to the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Management. During her studies, Olyvia interned at Taylor River Farm, an experience that solidified her decision to pursue a professional career in the horse industry. Now based in Washington, she continues to build on her lifelong love of horses, bringing her dedication, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to every aspect of her work.
Olyvia enjoys coaching riders of all levels and takes great pride in honing her skills developing young horses, and helping them reach their full potential. She stays energized in the barn by embracing an active lifestyle, spending time walking her rescue dog, Arlowe, and showing friends and family around the PNW.
Kurt & Teri Rumens
Owners, Fire Run Farm
Kurt & Teri Rumens first opened Fire Run Farm in 1996 as a private Morgan breeding farm and show facility for their family and a few select clients. They always imagined opening up the facility to new families, and sharing their love of Morgans with others, but it was not until their children became adults, and started their own lives, that they came face-to-face with what to do about the future of the farm.
The Rumens have always had the elite facility and the beautiful horses. Now, expanding to the public, they have the ability to bring fresh faces not only to the farm, but into the Morgan arena.