| Getting To Know Us... |
| Sara Snelgrove Sara is a working student, who has ridden with Stefanie since the very beginning. Sara started out her show career over 5 years ago with her fancy welsh pony mare,"Signature'sSumpthyn' Special". Since then she has moved up to her current two horses, Geronimo & Signature's Savannah. Due to Sara's hard work and dedication she has won countless championships and year end awards - We are very proud! _________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Erin Wilber Erin is 12 years old and started with us a while back leasing Sara's "Geronimo". Erin & Geronimo brought home several year end awards in the beginner ring in 2006 - This year she made her hunter ring debut in the Short Stirrup Ring. This spring Erin purchased her 1st horse "Claim To Fame" and has been quickly gaining experience and ribbons in the 11&Under Eq. & SS Hunters! Erin & Gator are looking forward to moving up next year - Look for her in the 12-14 Equitation. _________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Mary Cameron Yeomans Mary Cameron has been part of the group for several years now & has come extremely far with her riding. She has been very successful in the show ring with the team, winning countless championships & year end awards aboard, "Silly Question" & Stefanie's "Mr. President". MC is also the proud owner of Dressage schoolmaster, "Zampano" who she bought a few years back from Chris Hamilton. 2007 was a fabulous year for MC & "Rumor Has It" who were Champion or Reserve of the Long Stirrup Hunters Every Time Out! We are excited to see Mary Cameron move up yet again this next year! ______________________________________________________________________________ |
| Courtney Soinski Courtney has also been part of the team for several years now, she along with her horse, 3rd level schoolmaster and children's hunter - "Rappidon", have successfully brought home championship year end awards 2 years in a row! Courtney has just completed her 1st year of college and is looking forward to summer! ______________________________________________________________________________ |
| Gill Carpenter Gill is an adult amateur who's been with the team a little over a year now. She is the proud owner of "Signature's Amaretto". Amaretto was imported in 2006 and has been successfully showing in the Open Hunters - In 2008 look for him in the 1st year Greens! Madi Brooks Madi has recently joined the group and is very excited to be leasing "Rosmel's Hollywood" for the start of '08! Look for this talented duo in the beginner ring this spring. _________________________________________________________________________________ Sherry Snelgrove Sherry is another amateur rider who after years of playing the role of avid horse show mom has decided to take up riding! She has been enjoying lessons aboard her daughter's former Long Stirrup horse, "Geronimo". Watch out for Sherry & GMo in the Adult Beginners this spring! _________________________________________________________________________________ Ashley Shapiro Ashley is also recently joining us for her hunter horse, "Roxy". Ashley busy attending school at App. State, but is looking forward to beginning her adult amateur career! |
| Laura Leitch Laura is a talented young rider who owns 2 horses here at the farm, Baby Green Hunter - "Perfect Ten" and Childrens Hunter - "Alfresco". Laura was year end champion last year in the Jr/Sr Hunters aboard Alfresco and is working with "Perfect Ten" to move up in the hunter ring this year! Look for Laura in the Pre Children's & 15-17! _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| Melissa Near Melissa has been part of the team for over a year now. In 2006 she purchased her 1st horse, "A Little Bit Tipsy". They brought home several year end awards for their successes in the beginner ring! This spring Melissa & "Tipper" have moved on to the hunter ring and are well on their way to achieving their goals in the Long Stirrup Equitation & Long Stirrup Hunter Divisions! _____________________________________________________________ Reid Tullis Reid is a new addition to the family who recently made her horse show debut, bringing home a Champion in the Schooling Hunter aboard Signature's Southern Belle! She is looking forward to learning to advance her skills and move forward with her junior show career. |
| Morgan Connely Morgan is 13 years old and moved into the barn this past year. Morgan is the proud owner of "Confederate Colby" and has recently purchased large pony gelding, "Coastal Living". Morgan & Major successfully made their debut in the pony ring in 2007 along with having a wonderfully successful year aboard "Rosmel's Hollywood". Morgan has also stayed busy catch riding ponies for Signature Sporthorses and our friends! _______________________________________________________________ |
| This Is Just A Glimpse Of The Family We Have Here At Signature Sporthorses! We are so proud of the team that we have representing us and can't wait to see all of the achievements we can strive for in the new year! 770-965-6723 |
| Julia Wahl Julia has been with the team almost 3 years now! She originally leased large pony hunter, "Signature's Texas Toast" And has recently moved on and up to her new horse, "Signature's Southern Surprise". We would like to congratulate her on her new parter and wish her the best of luck in the up and coming year! |
| Nicole Cholakian Nicole joined the team in late 2006 and had spent the winter perfecting details & gaining confidence. Nicole has been extremely successful since she began showing with Stefanie bringing home at least one Champion ribbon every time out aboard "Silly Question". 2007 was Nicole's final Jr year and she proudly brought home a year end award for her division! We are excited to see what her 2008 amateur year will bring! ____________________________________________________________________________ |
| Stefanie Hamilton Stefanie was born into the horse world and has been riding and showing her entire life. Competing in her very first cross rail division at the age of 5, she has been successfully moving up the ranks ever since. Stefanie has extensively shown in the dressage and hunter arenas, with a lot of experience in the pony ring. She has had the opportunity to work with several top riders and trainers along the way including, George Morris, Ronnie Mutch, Gigi Nutter, Joe Fargis, Heather Steinman, and Karen Kerby to name a few. Stefanie decided to turn professional at a young age and has achieved many great successes since. She is a wonderful role model for her students, offering endless amounts of knowledge and guidance for them. Stefanie believes that teaching self confidence and patience is what makes a great a rider. Several of her students have achieved successes including bringing home countless championships on both the local and rated levels along with multitudes of year end and high point awards! __________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Chris Hamilton Chris has been heavily involved in the equine world for over 35 years. She started out a western rider as a young child who eventually became interested in hunter jumpers. After years of successfully competing in the hunter and jumper arenas, Chris fell in love with Dressage and decided to specialize in it professionally. Chris has worked with several of the world's top Dressage riders and has successfully shown up and down the east coast. During her career Chris has made many accomplishments including... Owning and Handling the 1st Mare of only 2 to ever win the title of Top Prize at the Prestigious Devon Breed Show, Gaining the scores to earn her USDF Bronze & Silver Medals along with several other High Point Awards. Chris has a knack for bringing out the best in her horses, and has taken on several "re schooling" projects who are now on the road to many successes in the upper levels. Chris is also a wonderful barn manager that brings an unmeasurable about of experience to the table. Her past work with companies like Fort Dodge Animal Health, and her extensive medical background help all of our clients to feel more than comfortable leaving their horses in her hands! ______________________________________________________________________________ |
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