Deidre Henry - Trainer/Instructor

• 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.  Dede has an eye for choosing the right horse for her clients.

 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.

  

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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.

 

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Darla Wright - Trainer/Instructor,
Manager - Summer Program

• 2007 - Trainer/Instructor of UPHA 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, Ed "Hoppy" Bennett,
              American Royal Horse Show Scholarship, U.P.H.A & ASHA
              Notable College Wins:  American Royal, Oklahoma Centennial,
              Janian Series, 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

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 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 has also had the opportunity to catch ride and drive throughout her junior exhibitor years. 

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