HELAINA RICCIARDI
Helaina purchased Meadow Creek Farm in October 2013. Prior to purchasing Meadow Creek Farm's current location, she ran a successful business out of Brewster for eighteen years. Helaina is very patient and understanding with her students from the walk trot to the 3'6 level.
BROOKE NESTOR
Brooke Nestor has spent over 25 years in the equestrian industry riding, coaching, and managing facilities and teams, and has successfully competed in the ASPCA Maclay, USEF Hunter Seat Medal, and Junior Hunters. Brooke graduated from Centenary College with a major in Psychology and minor in Equine Studies. From 2014 to 2021 Brooke was the barn manger for Meadow Creek Farm (MCF) where she managed 40 horses, assisted in teaching lessons of all levels, and co-coached MCF’s Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team. From 2019 to 2021, Brooke co-coached SUNY New Paltz’s IHSA and NCEA team. Today, Brooke continues to be an important part of MCF’s team as a rider, trainer and coach.
KELLY RAYMO
Kelly’s undoubtedly genuine love of horses and the passion she has for riding, comes across from the very moment you meet her along with a welcoming and easy-going personality that seems to put both riders and horses at ease. As the owner/operator of Picture Perfect Equestrian, Kelly pulls from her background as a competitor, instructor and trainer to provide a positive equestrian experience for all.
Kelly's focus is safety from the moment you walk into the barn. It may be teaching an adult how to properly lead a horse or a child how to give a treat. Horsemanship instruction starts from the very first lesson and continues to be an ongoing process whether its on the horse, on the ground or via text, she is always teaching.