Behind the Brand
NavaRio Ranch Horse Productions strives to deliver modernized equine events that promote a welcoming environment for newcomers while simultaneously raising the bar of what seasoned ranch horse competitors know and love.
At its heart, NavaRio is about people, horses, and creating a show environment that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Amanda and Autumn are committed to fostering a supportive space where riders of all experience levels feel valued and encouraged. Their shared passion for the equine industry and the Brazos Valley community has shaped NavaRio into more than a show. It is a place to learn, grow, and belong.
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Amanda Kile
Founder/Owner
"Chaos Coordinator"
Autumn Scott
Social Media Coordinator & Vendor Manager
Amanda Kile's life long passion has always been to share her knowledge and love of horses with others. Although she didn’t grow up in a “horsey” family, that didn’t stop her from chasing her dreams. Participating in her local riding clubs and 4-H, drove her to constantly raise the bar.
Amanda graduated from Texas A&M (‘15) with a degree from the Biological Agricultural Engineering Department. As a member of the Texas A&M Horse Judging Team, she gained valuable experience and expanded her professional network within the Brazos Valley area.
During her senior year Amanda decided to volunteer with the Brazos County 4-H Equestrian Club and shortly after became the head coach for the horse judging team. Dedicating herself to the team, she wanted to create more opportunities for youth in the community.
What started as a small, private practice for her team grew into what is now an annual event hosting, 100+ contestants with some driving over 200 miles to attend. This has led to new opportunities for NavaRio throughout the state with the Ranch Horse Show Series being the biggest achievement to date.
Her passion for the equine industry and sense of community is the driving force behind NavaRio Productions.
In 2023, Autumn began showing at NavaRio with her gypsy cross gelding, Everest, and it quickly became her favorite show in the area.
To help keep NavaRio going, Autumn graciously volunteered to take over the NavaRio social media accounts in the fall of 2025 and has been instrumental in creating new content and ideas for the show.
During her time at Kansas State University, Autumn found her way into the western horsemanship world and began showing more intentionally. That experience gave her a glimpse into the show pen, but it wasn’t until she moved to Texas to pursue her PhD at Texas A&M that she truly found her place in the stock horse community.
Outside of the arena and her work as a PhD student, Autumn is also a photographer. She loves photographing horses, seniors, and weddings, and has a deep appreciation for capturing real, authentic moments. That perspective shapes how she tells the NavaRio story and highlights the people, horses, and community that make it special.
That love for both storytelling and the show itself is what led Autumn to step into the role of social media coordinator. She believes deeply in the mission behind NavaRio and is passionate about helping it remain a place where riders feel welcome, supported, and confident, no matter where they are in their journey.
Rachel Hansen
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Show Secretary
Rachel Hansen is originally from Luling, Louisiana and grew up fishing along the coast instead of with horses and cattle. She found her passion for agriculture after working as a ranch hand in 2017. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2020 with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with double minors in Agricultural Business and Equine Science. She continued her education at SHSU and obtained her Master of Science in Agriculture in 2022 and was a Teaching Assistant for the Equine Department. Her favorite class to teach was the Equine Foaling Practicum! During her time in college, she was a member of SHSU Horsemen’s Association, Delta Tau Alpha, and Ag Council. She was the Vice President for Kats and K9’s for Military Heroes, Graduate Advisor for the SHSU National Agri-Marketing Association Club, and the SHSU 2021-2022 Horse Judging Coach.
She started volunteering for NavaRio in 2021 during her time as the coach and came onboard the official team as the show secretary. She has also been selected as a judge for the State FFA CDE contest held at SHSU for the past three years for various events. Her collegiate background opened the doors for her professionally as she has been a formulator for a cattle liquid feed company since her 2022 graduation and she loves every second of it!
It is not just about the hard work of few, but rather it is about the support and dedication of the network of horsemen and horsewomen we call, NavaRio.