Meet the Team

Allison is a passionate lifelong equestrian. She is originally from Bucks County, PA, where she rode and competed from a young age. She graduated college with a BS in Business and went on to be a corporate retail buyer for over 10 years. Currently based in New Jersey, she competes in the Amateur Owners Hunters and has started her two-year-old daughter riding ponies.

One of our original agents, Anne has over 30 years of experience with THIS and the equine insurance industry. Based in Middleburg, Virginia, she and her husband, Sean, own and operate Riverdee Stable, a racing partnership specializing in steeplechasing and turf racing. Anne was a successful three-day event rider and later showed extensively as an amateur on the East Coast “A” show circuit. She worked in the investment business for SG Cowen in New York City and is a graduate of New York University.

Based in Ocala, Florida, Don comes from a “horse family,” with his father being a hunter/jumper trainer and his sister, Erin Stewart, being a trainer at Heritage Farm in New York. Don graduated from Flagler College with a BA in Communication.

Hunter began riding at the age of eight, spending the majority of her career in the hunter ring with some adventures in jumpers and foxhunting. She gained invaluable experience grooming and riding for several top professionals, learning from some of the very best in the sport.

Hunter began her professional career in equestrian media, working with publications including USHJA In Stride, Practical Horseman, and EQUUS, before transitioning into a career in equestrian sports marketing. She has served on multiple USHJA committees and has worked with premier events such as the Traverse City Horse Shows, the American Gold Cup, the FEI Longines League of Nations, and the FEI Longines World Cup™ in North America.

A graduate of Elon University, Hunter holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration, as well as an MBA. She currently has a barn full of ponies at home that she rides and is actively involved in supporting her daughter, who competes in the Large and Children’s Pony divisions.

Jessica is a passionate and dedicated lifelong equestrian. Based in both Connecticut and Ocala Florida, she competes her adult jumper regularly while successfully balancing family and career. With over 20 years experience in the Animal Health and Equine products sector, she brings her experience and knowledgeable perspective to each new endeavor.

Kelly has always had a deep love for horses starting at a very young age. This passion led her to Virginia Intermont College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies and a minor in Business Administration. After graduating she moved to Middleburg, Virginia to pursue a career with horses, which ultimately transitioned into building a large pet sitting business, not only caring for horses, but for a wide variety of animals. She has continued to ride throughout the years as an amateur enjoying Hunters, Jumpers, and exploring the trails. When not surrounded by animals she can be found practicing her photography skills, cooking, taking a Barre class, and basically doing anything involving the outdoors.

Leslie is a Vermont native who comes from a diverse livestock background. From a young age her passion for horses grew into a career. A Johnson & Wales University graduate earning a bachelors in Equine Business Management helped drive her equine career. From riding on the Intercollegiate Dressage team, studying abroad in Germany to working with some well respected professionals in the industry. Leslie has a strong passion for quality work and loves passing her knowledge onto her students.

Based in New York, Mary has over 40 years of experience in the insurance business, focusing on equine mortality and farm insurance.  She is also an avid rider.  Mary enjoys being around horses and has a passion for photography, fly fishing and she is a competitive ballroom dancer.

Nancy is originally from Southern Pines, NC, where thanks to her cousins, she was introduced to horses. Her family relocated to Florida and Nancy begged rides from anyone who would let her. She eventually discovered eventing with an ex-barrel racer as her mount. Nancy has worked as a graphic artist, horse show administrator, and bookkeeper. If you have travelled to Florida in the winter to compete, you have likely seen her or met her – she scores at Rocking Horse and is the show secretary for Majestic Oaks. In her spare time, she’s bringing along an OTTB, named ABumpInTheRoad, to get back to competing herself.

Alice (Michigan) grew up in Metro Detroit and competed as a junior and amateur rider on the Michigan Hunter Jumper circuit. She is now a ‘R’ Category 1 Steward with the USEF. After retiring as a middle school teacher, she became a professional to share her love of horses and riding. Her daily lesson is to “Ride the horse you have today. It could be different tomorrow, and that’s what makes riding great.”

Allison holds a degree in equine management from Southern Seminary College in Virginia and a psychology degree from the University of Memphis. She has worked as a professional trainer and rider in the hunter jumper industry for 30 years. Allison, along with her daughters Clay and Carly, who also ride and show hunters and jumpers, resides in Germantown, Tennessee.

As a competitive dressage rider and lifelong equestrian originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Francesca has been immersed in the sport horse world from the very beginning. Her firsthand experience in training, competing, and caring for high-performance horses gives her a deep understanding of the dedication and investment behind each one. Each horse is equally important to her. 

When she is not at the barn, she enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time outdoors, and hanging with her two dogs. While she has a strong background in the sport horse industry, she also enjoys helping clients protect their pleasure horses just as much, knowing that every horse—regardless of discipline or level—holds immense value. She is excited to help you in any way she can to protect your assets through tailored equine insurance.

Based at her family’s horse farm in Friendsville, Tennessee, Haley is a competitive amateur rider with multiple victories at the National Grand Prix level in show jumping. Haley is also an online health and fitness coach, helping others reach their goals.

Based in Austin, Texas, Lynne over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry as an attorney and financial advisor. She specializes in overall strategic financial planning and investment management. Lynne’s daughter is an avid rider competing in hunter/jumper classes in Texas. She is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the equine insurance industry.

Maddie is a graduate of Midway University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies with concentrations in Equine Management and Equine Rehabilitation, along with a minor in Entrepreneurship. During her time at Midway, she also served as a team captain on the IHSA Hunt Seat Team.

Originally from Northwest Ohio, Maddie developed a deep passion for horses at a young age. She competed in local circuits and rode on the Ohio Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (OIHA) team. She now resides in Central Kentucky, where she continues to pursue her passion for the equine industry.

Mike (Illinois) has been associated with Patrick Boyle of Showplace Productions for over 15 years. He plays a crucial role in the behind-the-scenes success of Showplace Productions shows in the Midwest. Mike has also developed an Equestrian Facility & Equipment Company, catering to the needs of horse shows in the Midwest and private facilities.

Based in the Chicagoland area, Peggy, has owned and shown many horses over the years and frequently participates in Illinois show circuits. Peggy has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, holding various roles.

Traci is the owner and operator of Balmoral Farm Inc. with her husband Carleton. Balmoral has two locations on the west side of Los Angeles, and their horses and riders show extensively throughout California and on the East Coast. Traci grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Hathaway Brown School and American University in Washington DC. She is actively involved in the USHJA, serving on the USHJA Zone 10 Hunter Committee and the USHJA National Hunter Derby Task Force.