Alexis Stephas - Stallion & Marketing Manager

joined the team in 2017, first as a stallion owner, then as the stallion manager and has now extended her role to the marketing side of SDP Buffalo Ranch. Originally from Tennessee, Alexis moved to Texas to be closer to the action in the cutting horse arena. She has nearly $750k in lifetime earnings and multiple World & National Championships as a showman, included being inducted into the NCHA Non Pro Hall of Fame. She has also represented the USA in the USA/Australia Non Pro Challenge and brings her experience from the industry to help grow & promote every stallion.


Alexis enjoys sharing her love for "her" Boys of Buffalo with our customers, and with the help of Shane, loves to find the perfect match for each and every mare.


Alex Thomson - Stallion Manager

joined SDP Buffalo Ranch in the spring of 2023 and immediately became an asset. She came with a lifetime of horse experience and picked up reproduction and stallion managing quickly. Her attention to detail is incredible and with that, she will assist in sale prepping the yearlings in the off season and with media management. 

Alex was born and raised in Fort Worth and has a background in barrel racing, competing and winning at a high level. With that background, she handled the fast paced breeding season with ease and excels at every task that is thrown her way. And it's obvious that every horse loves her!


Raelyn Verburg - Mare Manager

joined SDP Buffalo Ranch in January of 2024 and is now following her lifelong dream of being in the equine reproductive business. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Raelyn has a strong background in ranching and animal welfare. Her passion for horses runs deep and she is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of every animal on the ranch. She has competed in a variety of rodeo events and shown reining horses. 

Her profound love for the cutting horse industry stems from her father’s training operation. Hands-on experience in all aspects of a training operation steered Raelyn’s passion towards the elements that create the perfect horse. Even with the extensive knowledge in multiple disciplines, she wanted to be in the heart of the cutting horse country. Moving to Texas in summer of 2023, it didn’t take long to find SDP Buffalo ranch and become a member of this elite team. Raelyn wishes to continue her education in equine reproduction and provide only the best for all of our customers here at SDP Buffalo Ranch. 


 

Christian Miller - Head Trainer

Christian has been a part of the SDP Buffalo Ranch team for a combined 6 years. He started as the assistant trainer for Paul Hansma and rejoined the ranch in 2019 as the head trainer. Christian grew up in Georgia and was in the cutting horse world before he could walk. He won a long list of achievements as a Youth, Non Pro & Amateur and now an even longer list as an Open Rider. He has been an Open Champion in multiple events, including the Abilene Spectacular, Super Stakes & Summer Spectacular, and has over $936k in lifetime earnings. Christian Miller accepts Non Pro & Amateur riders of all levels.

Todd, Alex, Chico & Fernando - Ground Managers