Kristi Smith

Kristi Smith began her impressive junior career with Karen Healey and then went on to train with other greats like Olympian Leslie Burr Howard. With her junior jumper, Artesian, she had incredible success. Their illustrious show record includes championships at Harrisburg, Washington, Devon, and a win at the famous Newport Jumping Derby. Since then she has had continued success in both the hunter and jumper rings, including many Grand Prix wins. She now coaches her students to compete in many prestigious hunter, jumper, and equitation finals including, but not limited to, the USEF Medal and ASPCA Maclay Finals. She trains riders up to the Grand Prix level. Balancing her work between the home farm and numerous horse shows up and down the east coast, Kristi is faithfully dedicated to helping her students become skilled horsemen while reaching their riding goals. 

Hana Aksterowicz 

Hana Aksterowicz grew up in East Lyme, CT riding and showing on the CHSA an CHJA circuits and competed in both finals several times over the years. She will be graduating from Centenary University in May 2021 with degrees in Equine Science and Equine Training & Instruction. During her time at Centenary, she was an active member on their IHSA team and qualified for both regionals and zones. Hana is currently our Assistant Trainer and Barn Manager and teaches beginner and intermediate lessons at the farm.