ABOUT US

Trainer Beth Young

Born with what can best be described as an obsession with horses, Beth was truly fascinated with the equine halfway through her first pony ride at her elementary school's annual fall festival. This early taste of riding began the life long need for horses in her life.

Beth (age 10) started lessoning at Fox Hollow Farm under the instruction of Lori Postal (now of Shelbyvale Farms www.svfequine.com) and found she truly had a passion for the Engish discipline and loved the excitement of jumping. She also had the opportunity to train under Claudia Roland, top hunter trainer, 'A' show judge, and owner of Fox Hollow Farm.

Beth credits two of her former trainers, the late Linda Allen, as well as Sharon Enteen (www.falconridgestables.com) for the vast majority of her knowledge, skill and beliefs. These two wonderfully strong women not only mentored Beth in the art of riding, but guided her into the business side of the equine world too.

Beth had a very successful freshman year in college showing both English and Western on the Georgia Southern Equestrian Team under coach: Eleanor Ellis of Evermore Farm, Brooklet, Ga. Showing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is still Beth's favorite showing experience, but after a year in south Georgia, she returned home to continue training with Sharon Enteen.

Beth has ridden in multiple clinics with the late John Conyers, and former Olympians Ron Zohar and Imti Anees, and audits many clinics regardless of the discipline.

Full Name: Elizabeth McKenzie Young

Hometown: Marietta, Ga

Favorite Color: Blue

Horses...

First Horse Show: Frank

First Fall: Snowjam

First Owned: Lily

Favorite Food: Mexican

Tid-Bit: HATES wearing Paddock Boots

Loves: Hunters/Jumpers and Trail riding.....But teaching and showing favorite.....EQUITATION!!

Assistant Trainer Melissa "Mo" Hall

Mo began her riding career almost 8 years ago with trainer Beth Young. She has been teaching and working summer camps now for the last 6 years and has taught at numerous stables in both the Woodstock area as well as Statesboro, Ga.

In addition to teaching, Mo's experience includes acting as an assistant to Beth, 3 years of working in a local tack shop, and volunteering over 2000 hours of her time for Adventurous Kids Therapy Services, Inc. with their Hippotherapy program.

Mo spent 4 years on the Georgia Southern Equestrian Team under coach Eleanor Ellis, and acted as Secretary and Vice -President during her time there. Her numerous accomplishments on the team include a 2006 trip to the IHSA Nationals with a 15th place in Western Horsemanship. While on the team, Mo made it to Regionals every year. She was an asset to both the English and Western GSU Teams.

Beth is very excited about bringing Mo into the Dream Big Equestrian family!

Full Name: Melissa Renee Hall

Hometown: Marietta, Ga

Favorite Color: Blue

Horses...

First Horse Show: Tux

First Fall: Scott

First Owned: Kiwi

Favorite Food: Chinese

Tid-Bit: Beth gave Melissa the nickname "Mo" back when she (Mo) was a senior in high school.It was derived from Beth jokingly calling her Mo-lissa during lessons. The nickname caught on, followed Mo to college, and back home again! = )

Loves: Trail Riding and Palominos!!!!