Noelle Souza- Our newest employee. You can read about her and view pictures under "Stall Talk." Tania Cambridge- Tania is HDA's Barn Manager. She has a Biology Degree from Clarkson University and is a graduate upper-level Pony Clubber. Tania has vast experience working with many veterinarians and has managed show stables in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. At the 2009 Memorial Day Dressage show Tania rode 5 horses in a total of 9 tests, including four 1st Level Tests. Kodi and Tania participated in 5 recognized events moving from Beginner Novice to Pre-Training Level. At Touch A Rainbow's September event Kodi got 6th place in his first time out at Pre-Training! Tania and Kodi also competed at the Syracuse Invitational and National Horse Show Local 3' Equitation class placing 10th!
Peggy McAdam Cambridge- Peggy is HDA’s Farm Manager/Secretary and Event Organizer. She has been involved with horses since she was a teenager. Having owned and operated her skatewear business, “Peggy’s Patch,” for over 20 years, it was natural for her to assume management of the farm. Peggy is an ARIA certified instructor in riding and driving. She is also a 1974 graduate from farrier school in Grapevine, Texas.
Mark Cambridge- Mark is HDA’s Head of Maintenance. Using his mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and heating skills, he keep HDA running smoothly.
Fay Cambridge- Fay is Logan and Landon's Great Grandmother (a.k.a. “GG”). Being the Head of HDA’s Pretty-Committee, she is the caretaker of all the flowers on the farm. GG also helps provide meals for the rest of HDA’s hard-working staff, and offers day-care services for Logan and Landon.
Sunday Sam- Sunday Sam is HDA’s working student who lives at HDA in the summer. Sam helps with all aspects of horse care, and assists Emily with lessons. She is great at teaching Kinderides. In 2009 Sam competed at regional Quiz, Games, and Show Jump Rallies for Pony Club. Besides competing in every HDA hosted show, she also competed at the Barneveld Horsemen's Association Schooling Event, and brought home lots of ribbons from the Essex County Fair Draft Horse Show.
Emily Cambridge Carrier-
Emily is HDA's Head Instructor. She is a graduate H/A pony clubber and
is a member of the American Riding Instructors' Association (ARIA) with
certifications in Level II Dressage, Show Jumping, Hunt Seat, Eventing,
as well as Western Pleasure & Equitation. She is one of the most
highly certified instructors in New York State. In 2007, Emily received
the accolade of Top 50 Riding Instructor in the Country. She was also
awarded 2007 Instructor of the Year - Circle of Honor status - by the
American Riding Instructors' Association. Her positive attitude and easy
manner makes her an effective teacher for all ages. When not working
with horses and riders, she doubles as a figure-skating instructor
putting to good use her 20+ years of experience on ice. Emily is a
graduate of SUNY Potsdam majoring in Psychology, Literature and History
with minors in Communication and Women & Gender Studies. Emily is
now teaching the "youngers" at the Little River Community School, the
area's alternative school. Motherhood also keeps her busy with Logan and
Landon.
Logan and Landon- Logan likes to ride FairyTale, and help Mark around the farm. Landon is still too young to appreciate the ponies.
Kookaburra & Kanga- "Kooka" is our Australian shepherd farm dog. She does bark a lot, but is good with Logan and Landon. During horse shows she likes to hide in the show office. Kanga is Tanya's new puppy, also an Australian shepherd mix. |  
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