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Deidre Henry - Trainer/Instructor
Darla Wright -Trainer/Instructor

Deana Tate - Associate

Eryn Carter - Instructor

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The family tradition continues...

Deidre Henry

Trainer/Instructor

Deidre has a unique personal quality that allows her to communicate with the horses/ponies she is training in a positive and productive manner. Dede has a talent for teaming horses/ponies and riders/drivers. She has successfully teamed many amateurs and junior exhibitors with their horses to numerous championship awards. Deidre had the opportunity to work for Lawrence Carrs, Bill and Maria Knight as well as Darlene Deblois.
Deidre has been riding and driving since the age of 4 and showing since age 5. She has earned numerous NEHC High Score Awards in several divisions. She received the U.P.H.A., Chapter 14 Pony Junior Exhibitor award.

2012-Trained and Instructed UPHA CH. 14 Saddlebred Junior Exhibitor of the year- Conor Henry 2012- Trained and Instructed NEHC Winners in ASB Fine Harness, Open and Junior Exhibitor Five Gaited, Walk and Trot Equitation and top five in ASB Country Pleasure 2011- Trained and exhibited USEF Region Horse of the Year It's Ballistic for owner Nancy Reed Trained and exhibited ASHA Region 12 Open Fine Harness Champion It's Ballistic for owner Nancy Reed 2011- Coached/trained NEHC Year end Reserve champions in ASB Park, ASB Jr. Exhibitor Show Pleasure and ASB Hunter Country Pleasure as well as a 5th place winner in Walk and Trot Equitation 2011 October- Coached 3rd , 7th and 8th place N.E.H.C. Walk & Trot Equitation Champions 2011 January - Attended U.P.H.A. National Convention 2010- Trained Saddle & Bridle's Best of Breed Fine harness Champion- Kendall Jackson and Nancy Reed 2010- Trained Saddle Horse Report High Point top ten winner Nancy Reed and Kendall Jackson 2010- Coached/Trained NEHC year end Champions in Walk and Trot Equitation, ASB Park horse and ASB Fine Harness 2010 January - Trained and coached Saddle Horse Report High Point award recipient and Saddle & Bridle Best of Breed awards recipient 2010 January - Attended U.P.H.A. National Convention 2009 - Trained Saddle & Bridle's Best of Breed Fine harness Stallion/Gelding winner - Kendall Jackson and Nancy Reed 2009 - Coached 2nd and 3rd place N.E.H.C. Walk & Trot Equitation Champions 2009 November - Exhibited Kendall Jackson in the Saddlebred Breed Demonstration at The Equine Affaire 2009 March - Attended the U.P.H.A. Instructors Clinic Update on Equitation Focus on Horsemanship at William Woods University Fulton, MO 2008 November - Exhibited Kendall Jackson in the Saddlebred Breed Demonstration at The Equine Affaire 2005 November - present - Co-Secretary U.P.H.A. Chapter 14 2003 August - Trained 9 year old Walk & Trot Reserve World Champion 1996 November - present - Trainer/Instructor HTA 1996 November - Massachusetts Instructors License 1995 February - October Assistant Trainer @ DarCol Stable -Morgan & American Saddlebred Training, Instruction & Showing facility in Litchfield, NH owned by Darlene Deblois 1993 September - January 1995 Assistant Trainer @ Lawrence Carss Stable - Hackney Pony & American Saddlebred Training & Showing facility in Bellingham, MA Owned by Lawrence Carss 1993 May - Graduate of the University of MA, Amherst - Stockbridge College Associate of Science Degree-Equestrian Science and Industries 1993 & 1992 April - August Internship @ Iron Horse Farm - American Saddlebred Training, Showing, & Breeding facility in Ringoes, NJ ~ Owned by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Covino- Caretaker and Trainers' Assistant for Bill and Maria Knight

Darla Wright

Trainer/Instructor, Manager - Horsemanship Programs

Darla has a keen sense of awareness and a strong work ethic which contributes to her success at High Tail Acres. She communicates very well with the horses/ponies she is training with patience and perseverance.

Her instructional ability has allowed her to team many junior exhibitors and amateurs with their horses/ponies she is training to many championship awards.

Darla had the opportunity to work for Edward "Hoppy" Bennett at Undulata Farms in KY.
Darla began her riding and driving career at age 3 and has been showing since age 4. She, too, has earned numerous NEHC High Score Awards in several divisions. Darla also had the opportunity to catch ride and drive throughout her junior exhibitor years.

2012-Trained and Instructed UPHA CH. 14 Saddlebred Junior Exhibitor of the year- Conor Henry 2012- Trained and Instructed NEHC Winners in ASB Fine Harness, Open and Junior Exhibitor Five Gaited, Walk and Trot Equitation and top five in ASB Country Pleasure 2011- Coached/trained NEHC Year end Reserve champions in ASB Park, ASB Jr. Exhibitor Show Pleasure and ASB Hunter Country Pleasure as well as a 5th place winner in Walk and Trot Equitation 2011 October- Coached 3rd, 7th and 8th place N.E.H.C. Walk & Trot Equitation Champions 2011 January- Attended U.P.H.A. National Convention 2010- Trained Saddle & Bridle's Best of Breed ASB Hunter Mare winner - Tasha Belle and Nicole McLaine 2010- Trained Saddle Horse Report High Point top ten winner Conor Henry and Born an Heiress 2010- Coached/Trained NEHC year end Champions in Walk and Trot Equitation, ASB Park horse and ASB Fine Harness 2010 January - Attended U.P.H.A. National Convention 2009 - Coached 2nd and 3rd place N.E.H.C. Walk & Trot Equitation Champions 2009 March - Attended the U.P.H.A. Instructors Clinic Update on Equitation-Focus on Horsemanship at William Woods University Fulton, MO 2007 -Trainer/Instructor of U.P.H.A. Chapter 14 2007 Hackney Pony Junior Exhibitor Year End Award recipient- Nicole McLaine 2005 - November - present Co-Secretary U.P.H.A. Chapter 14 2003 - Present - Trainer and Instructor, HTA 2003 August - Instructed 9 year old Walk & Trot Reserve World Champion 2003 May - Graduate of William Woods University - Fulton, MO Bachelor of Science Degree - Equestrian Science Vera Chenoweth Award (most outstanding equestrian science graduate) 2003 April Massachusetts Instructor's License 2003 January - March Internship @ Undulata Farm ~ American Saddlebred Training, Sales, & Breeding facility in Shelbyville, KY owned by Edward "Hoppy" Bennett 1999 - 2003 - Scholarships: WWU Academic & Leadership, Edward "Hoppy" Bennett, American Royal Horse Show Scholarship, U.P.H.A & ASHA Notable College Wins: American Royal, Oklahoma Centennial, Janian Series-UPHA Adult challenge cup winner, Missouri Chapter 5, St. Louis-Top Ten 5G Horsemanship, New England A-1 Park Sweepstakes 1999 - U.P.H.A. Ch. 14 Pony Jr. Exhibitor of the Year 1996, 1997, 1998 - High Tail Acres - Exhibitor and Caretaker of family's horses - NEHC Champion Hackney Pleasure Driving, NHA Champion Hackney Pleasure Driving, NHA Junior Exhibitor Award

Deana Tate

Associate

Deana’s communication skills and outgoing personality afforded her a special relationship with her students, both young and adult. Deana’s ability to instruct in a positive manner has been rewarded with her students successfully becoming formidable show ring competitors.
Deana has been riding and driving since the age of 3 and showing since age 4. She has earned numerous NEHC High Score Awards in several divisions. Deana's obvious talent allowed her many catch rides and drives throughout her junior exhibitor career.

Deana worked for Chris Cassenti of Chrislar Farms and Darlene Deblois of Darcol Stables.
Deana has recently received her USEF Amateur status and is presently inactive as an instructor.
She remains a prominent figure in the everyday activities at HTA, LLC.

Eryn Carter

Instructor

Eryn began her riding instruction at High Tail Acres in 1997. As Eryn progressed through our program, her devotion to the sport and her ability to easily communicate with her peers and the younger students afforded her the opportunity to become a counselor at our summer programs and an apprentice instructor in our lesson program. During her junior exhibitor show career, Santana's Silver Dawn was leased for her to show in the ASB Hunter Country Pleasure and Junior Exhibitor Hack divisions. She and Dawn enjoyed great success, qualifying for the ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Championships held in St. Louis each year. During her final junior exhibitor year, Model of Excellence was leased for her to show in the Hackney Pleasure Driving division, where Eryn and Mojo qualified for the National AHHS finals in Kansas City and showed at the World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY. At Louisville, Eryn was the recipient of the AHHS Scholarship. She also received the UPHA Chapter 14 scholarship. Eryn exhibits a generous and caring attitude toward her students. Her specialty is starting beginner students.

2011 September - Graduated with a Masters of Science in Marketing with a Graduate Certificate in Social Media Marketing 2009 March - Attended the U.P.H.A. Instructors Clinic Update on Equitation-Focus on Horsemanship at William Woods University Fulton, MO 2008 October 18 - Present - Instructor 2008 May - October - Apprentice Instructor 2008 May - Graduate of Westfield State College, Westfield, MA Bachelor of Arts Degree Communications Journalism major, Writing minor 2007 August - Massachusetts Instructors License 2004-2006 - Contributing writer for Saddle Horse Report 2002 July-2010- HTA, LLC Summer Program Counselor ~ theory and lessons 2004- Scholarships: recipient of AHHS Scholarship and UPHA Chapter 14 Scholarship 2004- Qualified for ASHA Youth Medallion - American Royal National Championship 2002-2004 - Lesson Program Instructor Apprenticeship 2002-2004 - HTA, LLC Caretaker at home during horse shows 2000 -2003 - Qualified for ASB Hunter Finals in St. Louis 1997- Lesson student High Tail Acres

Deidre Henry & Darla Wright-Trainers/Instructors

Eryn Carter - Instructor

Deana Tate

Dawn & Skip DelTorchio

Two High Tail Lane

Newbury, MA 01951

978-465-4142

hightailacres@yahoo.com