UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT SPEAKERS
Wayne Endicott is an accomplished big game hunter and legendary owner of The Bow Rack in Eugene, Oregon. Wayne has had an incredible career working alongside some of the best outdoor enthusiasts that the hunting and fishing industries have produced and has also has helped countless people better understand their true purpose on Earth. Wayne is a believer, a family man, an entrepreneur, a conservationist and a outdoor enthusiast with a heart for helping people. The Fellowship of the Outdoors in excited to have Wayne host our group on May 8th, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Orvis (8300 Preston Road, Dallas, TX, 75225).
Captain Rob Fordyce (THESEAHUNTERTV.COM) has been a professional guide, television host, producer, tournament competitor and athlete for the last 37 years. Growing up a south Florida native, he was introduced to the outdoors at a very young age. Nominated in 2014, as one of the “Top 50” fishing captains in the world, Rob has competed and placed a top 3 finisher in more than 160 offshore and inshore tournaments fished around the globe. Considered a master guide at fly fishing giant Tarpon, over 4 decades, Rob has competed in 76 of the biggest Fly Tarpon tournaments in the world, placing in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd 60 times, making him the most decorated guide in the sports history. Rob prides himself on being competitive in the offshore world as well. He’s traveled the world in chase of giant Blue Marlin, giant Tuna in the NE, most of the Bahama chain, and started an offshore fishing lodge in Ascension Bay, Mexico. Rob now spends much of his time hosting and producing his latest television show, “The SeaHunter”. The SeaHunter, is entering its tenth season and averages about 6 million viewers a year on The Outdoor Channel and World Fishing Network. Rob plays an advisory role for companies such as Yeti, Monster Energy, SeaHunter Boats, Maverick Boats, TFO Rods, Florida Fishing Products, Kaenon Sunglasses, and Smith’s Consumer Products. Besides fishing, Rob is also an avid Bowhunter and spends much of his time off the water in the woods chasing Big Game. One of the closest things to Rob’s heart, is giving back to our nations Vets. He spends several weeks a year teaching Vets to fly fish and works closely with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. This organization uses the art of fly fishing to heal those who have been scarred by the winds of war. The Fellowship of the Outdoors in excited to have Michael host our group on July 17th, 2025 at a location that is To Be Decided. The Fellowship of the Outdoors in excited to have Rob host our group on September 25th, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Tailwaters Fly Fishing (1933 East Levee Street, Dallas, TX, 75207).
Mark Conley is a professional horse trainer, the owner of Concord Equestrian Center out of Lexington, Kentucky, and an innovator in the equestrian world. Mark opened the doors of Concord Equestrian Center (CEC) in San Diego over 34 years ago with a vision to bring riding into the lives of kids and adults. As a Grand Prix rider himself who trained with George Morris and Karen Healy, many of his riders have gone on to professional careers. Mark and his family relocated the training facility to iconic Lexington, Kentucky on a 35 acre horse farm in 2023. For over 34 years, Concord has been a place to learn traditional horsemanship and advance in the competition world. Marks' riders believe working hard and being disciplined allows their riding dreams to come true. From Grand-Prix to hunters, Mark has done it all. His style is based on a well respected classical dressage foundation that allows the horse to become its best, physically and mentally. Mark stands out for his passion for teaching as well as competing. He teaches a select group of serious and committed riders with determined goals (competition or not). Our horses are among the best cared for in the industry. Knowledge and understanding are the most important parts of horse care. No two horses are the same, and our program tailors specifically to each horse or pony. Mark has always been on the forefront of progressive horse nutrition and care for three decades now. A happy horse is a well performing horse. The Fellowship of the Outdoors is excited for Mark to host our group on October 16th, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Orvis (8300 Preston Road, Dallas, TX, 75225).
Jody Taylor is a professional horse trainer with a stellar reputation of supporting riders and the wildlife that keep the passion alive in the equine world. He owns and operates Star T Ranch located in Godley, Texas, which is approximately twenty five minutes Southwest of Fort Worth. Jody is responsible for all daily operations at the ranch including financial obligations, logistics, lessons programs, equine consultation and has completed his Master Certification at the Certified Horsemanship Association. Star T Ranch is a full care horse boarding facility that offers horse boarding, riding lessons and training. They offer both English and Western riding lessons, specializing in eventing, dressage, show jumping and natural horsemanship. Our goal is to provide the best quality, care and service for you and your horse with excellence in safety and education. It is also the home of Star T Eventing. They are members of Certified Horsemanship Association, United States Eventing Association, NTHJC, North Tx Eventing Association, AreaV and AQHA associations. The Fellowship of the Outdoors in excited to have Jody host our group on November 6th, 2025 at 3:30 PM at River Ranch at 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Dallas, Texas.