Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience with you in

a family atmosphere, with emphasis on enjoyment of the sport.

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

Deana Tate - Associate

Eryn Carter - Instructor

(click names for details)

 The family tradition continues...

Deidre Henry

 Trainer/Instructor

• 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     

        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 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.

Deana Tate

Associate

• 2008 May - Received USEF Amateur Certification

• 2003 August - Instructed 9 year old walk & Trot Reserve World Champion

• 1996 November - 2005 Instructor HTA

• 1996 November - Massachusetts Instructor's License

• 1996 March - August- Saddleseat Instructor/Assistant @ DarCol Stable Morgan & American Saddlebred Training. Instruction, & Showing facility in  Litchfield, NH owned by Darlene Deblois

• 1996 December - Graduate of Northern Essex Community College
              Associate of Science Degree
              General Studies, Business Concentration

• 1994 October - March 1996
              Saddleseat Instructor @ Chrislar Farm
              Morgan Training, Showing, & Instruction facility in Rowley,  MA owned by  Chris and Larry Cassenti

      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 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

• 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

     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.

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