
Brian & Anne Lang
Owners
Meet Brian and Anne Lang, the Triple Eight Equine Center owners. Brian's remarkable journey involves owning and overseeing agriculture equipment dealerships spanning three states. His dealership achieved consistent recognition, ranking among North America's top 10 AGCO dealers for over 30 years.
While Brian's son has taken on more of the dealership's day-to-day responsibilities, Brian has decided to embark on a unique venture. Brian found a profound connection with horses, reveling in their majestic and therapeutic nature. This led him to establish the Triple Eight Equine Center, driven by the desire to share the joy of horses with people and actively contribute to the conditioning and rehabilitation of these remarkable animals.
For Brian, the rodeo represents one of the last true American family events, and the horse community feels like a second family. The name "Triple Eight Equine Center" holds special meaning, with 888 symbolizing a guardian angel, a guiding force. Inspired by a life-altering accident, Brian Lang felt a divine presence that fueled gratitude, leading to "Triple Eight" as a symbol of protection. Horses, recognized for their therapeutic impact, embody the center's mission to support horses and humans on their journey to strength and healing.
Anne Lang, having a long career in the banking industry, has added a unique touch to the equine center by opening Phoenix Western Shoppe on the campus. This tack store offers a diverse range of horse tack for all disciplines, along with western clothing and accessories—an invaluable addition considering the absence of tack stores in the area.


Meet Wyatt Schmidtberger - One of Triple 8 Equine Center's Part-Time employees.
Wyatt is a Senior at Victoria High School and one of Wade and Jody Schmidtberger's triplets.
Wyatt starting riding with his dad at a very young age and still continues to today. Along with that he trains horses, and is also a bull rider.
Wyatt has been working part-time at Triple 8 Equine for three years now. You may see Wyatt riding horses, hauling hay, cleaning stalls, mowing or just helping clients and their horses. There is no job too big or too small for Wyatt.
We are proud to have Wyatt as a part of our Triple 8 Team.
Meet Emma Schmidtberger - One of Triple 8 Equine Center's riding instructors.
Emma is the daughter of Wade and Jody Schmidtberger. Emma is a Senior at Victoria Jr/Sr High School and participates in volleyball and basketball. She is also the secretary of her FFA chapter.
Emma enjoys competing at local barrel races and the KWHA shows. In the little bit of free time Emma has she is training horses with her dad. Emma thanks her dad for the love of horses, and for teaching her everything she knows.
We are proud to have Emma as a part of our Triple 8 Team.
Wyatt Schmidtberger
Emma Schmidtberger

I am 20 years old. I am a quarter horse gelding and a retired barrel horse. I am a flea-bitten grey.
Denver

I am 16 years old. I am a quarter horse mare and I have experience with cutting and reining events! I am a bay. Having experience within the cutting and reining I am very broke and soft in the face.
Coco

I am the youngest member of our lesson horse team at just 7 years old! As a big bay gelding, I may be youthful, but my easygoing nature and laid-back attitude make me a staple at Triple 8!
Jake

I am 9 years old. I am a quarter-horse and a retired mounted shooting horse. I am a very rare color but am registered as a grulla. I have been helping students with their lessons for about a year now. I am very helpful to beginners because I build a lot of confidence at a walk and a trot. I am great for learning the very basics and fundamentals. I allow students to get comfortable with things like walking, trotting, guiding and backing up! I look forward to meeting you at your lesson!
Mojo
