Paige Flanders Luplow
Paige, owner and trainer, was born to two of the top polo players in the Houston area. Paige began riding as a tiny tot on a polo pony named “Slate”. Paige rode all her life and began warming up and schooling her family’s client horses before polo games by age 8. She pursued her love of horses into the show ring of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Quarter Horse Show and eventually picked up polo in her teens. 15 years ago, Paige began teaching riding lessons to children and adults under the supervision of HPC’s senior Polo Instructor, Barlee Flanders. After completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, Paige started her own riding program to accommodate riders of all skill levels and interests. Now, a zero goal outdoor player, 1.5 goal indoor player, and 2 goal women’s player, Paige continues to play competitive polo when able and teaches HPC’s polo lessons, polo school, and margarita leagues alongside Mark Prinsloo and Barlee Flanders. Paige married a fellow polo player, Drew Luplow, in 2016 and he can be seen helping her polo students reach the next level in polo. Paige is incredibly proud of her team of instructors that cater to all riding styles and skill sets.
Noel is part office manager, part barn manager, and a jack of all trades who keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes and in the barn aisle. Her horseback riding journey began at 16, when she took a leap of faith and accepted an internship on a working ranch in Oklahoma. It was there, learning the ropes (mostly on mules!), that her lifelong connection with horses was born. She went on to earn her degree in Equine Science from Texas A&M and has since worked across many facets of the equine industry- from breeding barns and starting colts to teaching lessons and packing horses through the mountains. Her passion for horses goes far beyond the saddle: she’s just as fulfilled being around them, learning from them, and helping others do the same. For Noel, horses have always been more than animals- they’ve been healers, teachers, and lifelong companions. After losing her brother in high school, she found solace and purpose in her first horse job. That experience shaped her life and inspired her to create the same kind of healing, growth-filled space for other young people. With her deep knowledge, big heart, and hands-on approach, Noel is an integral part of our operation.
An Austin native, Grace began riding when she was seven years old. Her
initial foundation was based on traditional horsemanship methods, and she continues to apply this philosophy by encouraging horses and riders to
reach their full potential. In her younger years, she had success competing
in USHJA, THJA and CTHJA recognized events accumulating many year-end awards.
Grace was recruited to ride for the Savannah College of Art & Designs
National Title winning Equestrian team and graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Equestrian Studies with a minor in Business. While riding for
SCAD, she also competed on their American National Riding Commission
(ANRC) team where she claimed the 2019 Individual National Equitation
Championship title as well as Team National Champion in 2017 and 2019.
In 2021, she was among 16 selected to ride in the USHJA Emerging
Athletes Program National Training Session where she led her team to
victory in the program’s Nations Cup Competition.
As a young professional, Grace has experience managing and operating
successful programs in addition to training and working with horses of
diverse levels and competing up to the International Hunter Derby level.
She remains eager to continue her growth as a trainer and rider as well as
focused on educating and inspiring her students to achieve their goals
Originally from Missouri City, TX, Meg brings 17 years of riding experience to the FPRL trainer team. She began her riding journey at 8 years old, initially in Western disciplines before quickly finding her home in the English ring. Her first horse, a 5 year old OTTB, became her early training partner from re-start to finish. Meg has shown successfully up to the 3’3″ divisions and spent a formative summer as a working student in Florida during college, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. She went on to ride for the Texas Tech University Equestrian Tea, before turning professional before graduation. Known for her comitment to her students’ growth, Meg finds joy in guiding riders toward success and confidence both at home and in the show ring. Her enthusiasm for progress, paired with a sharp eye for detail, makes her a beloved part of the program.
From a very young age, Kyli has always had a passion for anything horse-related. It all started with a pony ride when she was too little to remember and grew into an unhealthy obsession with model horses before her parents signed her up for riding lessons at a local hunter/jumper barn in Houston. Since then she has trained in several disciplines, managed a boarding facility, worked at a breeding facility, and has never stopped learning how to better herself and the horses she works with. From jumping to learning to wield swords on horseback to riding long distances Kyli has never stopped trying new things. Teaching students and helping them achieve their goals by sharing her love of horses is something she feels she was born to do and is excited to continue to do at FPRL. Kyli owns Sawyer and generously allows him to be part of FPRL’s herd.
Montana is originally from Seabrook, TX and began riding at just 2 years old. It was very casual at first, but by age 5 when given the choice between dance, gymnastics, and horses- she chose horses without hesitation! She started out riding Western, then transitioned to English at 9 years old and participated in horse shows whenever the opportunity arose. During high school, Montana competed with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), where she developed the invaluable skill of evaluating and riding unfamiliar horses- a talent that continues to serve her well. In 2020, she accepted her first job in a barn and held that position for 2 years before heading to California for the summer. That decision led her to a working ranch in north-central Montana, where she gained nearly a year of hands-on experience. Upon returning home, Montana joined the trainer team here at FPRL. Since then, she has found a deep appreciation for the daily rhythm of barn life. Her favorite part of the job is riding- especially flat work- and she confidently rides in both English and Western disciplines. She also teaches nearly every rider who comes through the program and finds joy in supporting each clients’ growth, just as she continues to grow herself. Montana describes the FPRL horses, clients, and culture as unmatched and says, “I couldn’t imagine a better place to continue my growth in the industry.”