Twin Oaks Riding Academy: Meet the staff

Meet the Staff

Nancy Smith

Owner and Head Instructor

Nancy has been in the horse business for over 30 years. Her experience includes:

10 years riding and showing in upstate New York
2 years Equestrian Science study at William Woods University
20 years riding instruction
15 years owning and operating riding schools

Nancy's focus is developing capable, confident riders who have mastered the fundamentals of riding to provide a lifetime of safe, enjoyable and competitive riding.

Babe Romine

Instructor

Babe has been in the horse business for 20 years and is certified in NARHA and ARIA. She specializes in Western and Hunt Seat, and has over 10 years of experience in horse rehabilitation, training and natural horsemanship.

Education:

AS in Veterinary Technology from Holyoke, Massachusetts.
BS degree in Multi Disciplinary Studies from Liberty University, VA

Babe teaches the Junior Lesson riders at Twin Oaks and especially enjoys teaching beginners.

Our Equine Staff

Napoleon I am the newest addition here at Twin Oaks! I am a small paint/welsh pony with brown and white patterns on my body. I already love my job of teaching little girls how to ride and look forward to meeting all the campers this summer! I am very friendly and LOVE lots of attention, so stop by my stall and meet me!	Beaver I am a large pony, standing exactly 14 hands high. I am a dark brown color that looks like the color of a beaver! I am mainly for beginner riders and especially love teaching the Junior Riders how to ride. They are the perfect size for me. I am very friendly and kind - which is why my stall is close to the center of the barn where every one gathers - I can greet everyone and see everything that goes on.	Sebastian I am a large pony too - just a little bigger than my friend Beaver. I'm a mix of breeds, some of them include Connemara, Morgan and others. I am a chestnut with a stripe on my for forehead. I carry a range of riders, from jumping lines to just learning how to trot. Nancy has owned me for a long time and I love being a part of the Twin Oaks staff.
Bradley I'm a chestnut Quarter Horse with squiggley lines going down my nose. I am 15.2 hands tall. I love to jump and I can also carry the Junior Riders. Nancy says I'm very versatile! I don't know what that means, but I know she loves me.	Frank I am a chestnut Quarter horse and the newest horse to come to Twin Oaks. I am so glad Nancy found me because I was just hanging out in a pasture and now I have a great job! She taught me how to jump and it is my favorite thing to do. I love everyone to come by and see me! I especially love camp during the summer when I get lots of grooming and attention!	Cricket I am a chestnut pony who loves to eat! Nancy always has me on a diet, but she says I'm still too fat. I don't feel fat - everyone else says I'm cute! I work hard in my lessons and love to jump.
Beau I am a registered Quarter Horse and also a chestnut. I love to jump and enjoy being around the kids at Twin Oaks. Bradley is my best friend and I'm glad my stall is next to his.	Snoopy I am a dark bay Morgan. I love to go in lessons almost as much as I love to eat. Cricket is my best friend - our stalls are next to each other and we share a pasture together, but I am the boss! Check out my cute, fat, dappled tummy when you visit the barn.