Melanie Smith
Founder, Solo Select
Melanie Smith offers a level of insight that goes beyond basic equine advisory. She treats equine programs with the same discipline and analysis found in high-stakes asset management. Her edge lies in her ability to see the “big picture” — balancing a horse’s genetic potential with the functional needs of a facility and the long-term financial goals of the owner.
Ty Smith
Co-Owner, Solo Select
Ty Smith is recognized as one of the world’s most influential buyers and sellers of western performance horses, with a career defined by high-stakes transactions and an uncanny ability to identify elite talent before it hits the headlines.
Trevor Brazile
Performance Horse Strategy
In the history of professional western sports, no name carries the weight or the legacy of Trevor Brazile. As the most decorated athlete in the history of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Brazile has redefined the boundaries of horsemanship, earning an unparalleled 26 World Championship titles. His career is not merely defined by gold buckles, but by an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and the elevation of the entire western performance industry.
Clinton Anderson
Horsemanship & Brand Strategy
Clinton Anderson is one of the most recognized and influential horsemen in the industry, with a career built on practical horsemanship, effective training systems, and a global approach to rider education. Born and raised in Australia, Clinton developed his foundation through hands-on experience starting and training horses from a young age, building a deep understanding of horse behavior and communication that would later define his method.
Carol Rose
Breeding & Mare Evaluation
Carol Rose is one of the most respected and accomplished horsewomen in the American Quarter Horse industry. A member of the AQHA Hall of Fame, NCHA Hall of Fame, NRHA Hall of Fame, NRCHA Hall of Fame, and the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, she is recognized throughout the world for a lifetime of leadership in breeding, raising, owning, showing, and promoting American Quarter Horses. AQHA also honored her as Professional Horsewoman of the Year, reflecting the depth and diversity of her influence across the western performance horse industry.
Butch Wise
Bloodstock Acquisition & Sale Strategy
F.E. “Butch” Wise is one of the most respected and influential figures in the Quarter Horse racing industry, with a career built on elite bloodstock selection, sale leadership, and an unmatched ability to recognize value. Raised in Oklahoma and immersed in horses from an early age, Butch developed a sharp, instinctive eye that has guided decades of success at the highest levels of the market.
Don Ham
Stallion Management & Genetic Planning
Don Ham is one of the most experienced and trusted stallion managers in the performance horse industry, with a career spanning more than three decades at the highest levels of breeding, bloodstock development, and program management. Since entering the industry in the early 1990s, Don has played a hands-on role in managing and shaping the careers of some of the most influential sires in the modern Quarter Horse, building a reputation for both precision and long-term vision.
Evan Moffitt
Young Horse Development & Sale Preparation
Evan Moffitt plays a key role in the development and management of young horses within the Solo Select Horses program. With a hands-on approach and a strong foundation in horsemanship, his work focuses on guiding horses through the critical early stages of growth — from initial handling through yearling development and sale preparation.
Matt Witman
Stallion Operations & Breeding Logistics
Matt Witman has built his career at the center of elite stallion operations, bringing decades of hands-on experience managing some of the most prominent and influential sires in the performance horse industry, including Corona Cartel, Valiant Hero, PYC Paint Your Wagon, Woody Be Tuff, and Zan Parr Jack. Known for his disciplined, detail-driven approach, Matt has earned a reputation for executing at the highest level — where precision, timing, and consistency directly impact results.
Miles Baker
Performance Training & Acquisition
Miles Baker represents the pinnacle of modern horsemanship — a trainer whose rise to the top of the western performance industry is built on a foundation of grit, intentionality, and an instinctive ability to unlock an equine athlete's full potential. Transitioning from a dedicated rancher and cattleman to the sport's most sought-after trainer, Miles has fundamentally changed the landscape of rope horse development.