Eliza began working with us in June 2007, and spent the summer traveling to shows with us and helping out around the farm. Though she is just 16 years, she has no trouble keeping up with the demands of the job, including daily chores, exercising horses, preparing for shows, and helping out with taking in hay. Eliza quickly got the hang of showing, placing first in showmanship at her first two shows, Saratoga and Cobleskill, this past July. She also took third place in judging and showmanship at the NY State Fair, and fourth in a tough cart class at KILE this fall. She lives in nearby Knox, NY and is currently a junior at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School, where she is an honor student. She also has a retired Standardbred racehorse of her own, whom she rides and is training using Pat Parelli's celebrated training methods.

Showmanship... Here Eliza takes first place in Junior Showmanship at the 2007 Saratoga County Fair.

Out For A Ride... Here Eliza exhibits Koora in the 2007 NYS Fair Regional Shire Show. Eliza worked hard with Koora to get her going western, and competed successfully at several local and regional shows with her.

Driving... Here Eliza drives Sophie at the 2007 NY State Fair in her Youth Cart class.