Head Trainer:
Morgan Carr
Morgan Carr was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Morgan attended Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio from 1993-1997 majoring in equine science. While at Lake Erie College, Morgan rode on the Lake Erie College IHSA Team, Team de Ville Jumper Team and received such honors as IHSA Zone Champion, Regional Reserve Champion and finished 3rd at the IHSA National Championships in Colorado.
Morgan’s post college career found him in New Mexico where he began breaking and training Holsteiners. Later, Morgan exclusively trained two private students in Austin, Texas. Both private students qualified for the 1998 AHSA Pony Finals. In 1999 Morgan relocated to Seattle and was assistant trainer at a large sales barn.
Encanto Valley Farm was started in June 2001. In 2011, Morgan became a USHJA certified trainer. Morgan has had numerous personal success in both the hunter and jumper rings from Baby Green Hunters through Grand Prix, as well as coaching success from the Short/Long Stirrup Hunters through Jr/AO and Grand Prix.
Assistant Trainer:
Abigail “Abi” Ponti
Abigail became an assistant trainer in 2025. She started riding when she was 3 years old. After receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Equestrian Science, she moved back to Washington to join Encanto Valley Farm. She is an essential part of all day to day functions for the team. She does everything from scheduling the lessons, teaching when Morgan is away at shows, schooling horses, and doing the office work at the horse shows. She is very invested in perfecting the horse and rider team, pushing them to rise at every occasion.
Abigail started her passion working for all of her lessons at the age of 11, which gave her the inspiration to make it as a professional in the horse industry. In college, Abigail had a strong passion for conditioning the sport horse, saddle fitting, and advancement of technology in saddles. She is truly her happiest when she is able to see the growth of her students, in their commitment, and conquering their fears. Abigail’s students have fun in a very safe, open minded, and supportive environment. She encourages mastering the details, skills, and techniques to reach their short and long term goals.
The Family
Tia Carr
Tia Carr was born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA. Tia graduated from Lake Erie College in 1997 with a degree in Accounting and joined Morgan in Austin, Texas after a brief stint as a groom for a large hunter/jumper stable in Los Angeles, California.
Tia turned pro in 1998 and competed successfully in the Grand Prix ring on her TB mare Bittersweet. After marrying Morgan in 1999, Tia persuaded him to return to the Pacific Northwest. In 2000 Tia was reinstated as an amateur.
Tia now works for Amazon Web Services as a Director of Business and Product Operations. Tia enjoys competing in the Low & Medium Amateur Jumpers with Goose and Rooster.
Vivienne Carr
Vivienne Carr was born on April 23, 2003. She enjoyed playing soccer for Coastal Carolina University. She graduated Spring 2025 with a degree in Political Science and is attending Seattle University Law School.
Viv leads Encanto’s cheering squad when she is in town.