Woodrow W. Henry II - Owner/Trainer

Woodrow W. Henry II, owner of Bobbin Hollow, started riding hunter/jumpers as a young boy, but after riding his first hackney, Woody was then hooked on the power and animation that an animal had to offer. He is now a renowned trainer with a lifetime of experience making world champion Morgan and Saddlebred horses. He is the protégé of legendary trainers Frank Bradshaw and Bill Rowan. He has trained and bred World Champion Morgan and Saddlebred horses. Some of his most memorable horses and Freedom Hall winners were Tiger Lil, Flamenco, Chasing Rainbows, Smart Appearance, Match Point, All American Ragtime, Champaign Party, Sassy Stepper, Private Eyes, Tatiana and to name a few of his Morgan favorites were Riverview Don, Oakwoods Dobb, Figures Gaitym HVK Constantinoble, HVK Primary Light, Fox Ridge Command, Bobbin Hollow Reagan, Bobbin Hollow Corinne, Bobbin Hollow Reatta, Whirlwind Hondo, Roman Prince Ranier, ER Best of Life, HVK Noble Flame and many more.

"Woody" is known for his vivacity and deep knowledge of horses. He embraces today's horse and rider with his knowledge. Currently he puts his equestrian skills to use selectively training horses for the show ring.

Lark René Henry - Manager/Trainer & Show Team Instructor - EMAIL

Lark René Henry, daughter of Woodrow and Louise Henry, is hard at work as the manager of Bobbin Hollow. In addition, she is a horse trainer and riding instructor for the Bobbin Hollow Show Team.

Lark's schooling is nothing but impressive. When she was just 10-years old, she had an opportunity to ride with Mr. Frank Bradshaw at his farm in Kentucky. During this time, she rode Another Angel, a powerful horse that trumped the show circuit in those days. Lark continued her development through the years by closely working under the direction of her aunt, Marsha Shepard, who helped her master the art of equitation; mother, who instilled teaching with patience; and father, whom has taught and is teaching her the most important gifts to become a top trainer. She recently received the 2006 People's Choice Equitation Instructor of the Year award.

At the helm of Bobbin Hollow, Lark works one-on-one with students in and out of the ring and advises them with their showing career. Lark herself continues to compete on the national and world level, and enjoys sharing her wealth of experience with new equestrian lovers.

Louise D. Henry - Head Recreational Instructor - EMAIL

Louise D. Henry offers a lifetime of experience training and showing all over the United States competing on the "A" circuit, Grand National and Worlds Championship Horse Show and the original National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden. Louise competed in the pony hunters at an early age, then went on to compete in 3-Day Eventing competitions with her Morgan horse. She has extensive experience driving and teaching Saddle Seat. Louise is Bobbin Hollow's head recreational instructor, offering lessons in all English disciplines. She has a unique ability to structure a lesson program around a rider's personality and skill level. She maintains an immense amount of patience for all personalities.

Leah Conathan - Associate Instructor - EMAIL

Leah Conathan is a professional Dressage trainer and instructor who recently relocated to SW Florida from New England. She has been teaching dressage for 20 years to students and horses who have gone on to compete successfully through 4th level. Her skill in teaching comes from her ability to give her students the confidence necessary to ride well and compete successfully.

Her father, Leo Boyle, famed horses trainer and well known in the Saddlebred world, was a graduate of the Cavalry School in Ft. Riley, Kansas, an equestrian program which rivaled the cavalry schools of Germany and France. That system of education became the foundation of her teaching and training. She furthered her Dressage education with Karl Mikolka, a member of the Dressage Hall of Fame and former Obereiter at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Leah currently trains with Kathy von Ertfelda, a former USET team member and highly respected Grand Prix rider and trainer.

A long time member of the New England Dressage Association, she is on their list of elite Flextime Instructors. She is currently pursuing her USDF silver medal. Leah is also an accomplished side saddle rider and lifetime member of the Myopia Hunt Club.

With a Master’s Degree in Teaching, Leah has put that education to use in teaching both horse and rider. Leah has devoted her career to refining her skills as a teacher in order to maximize each student’s learning ability. Leah welcomes Dressage students and horses of all levels and abilities to train with her at Bobbin Hollow Equestrian Center.

Ashley Turner- Associate Instructor - EMAIL

Ashley ventures from Pennsylvania with majors in Corporate Communications and Elementary Education and minors in Computer Science/Special Education. Having a passion for dressage, she got started at a young age where her family owned Old Mill Farms Equestrian Center in Sarver, Pennsylvania. Specializing Dressage and Jumping. Ashley has an impressive international training experience with several world-renowned dressage trainers including Todd Brian, member of the US Equestrian Team and an Olympic rider, Karen Balling (United States), Ivan Von Veltheim (Germany), Pia Helstead (Denmark), Dorte Johansen (Denmark), and Phillip Dutton (Australia), Olympic Gold Medalist. Ashley has also worked with disabled students and has volunteered with therapeutic riding programs as well. This makes Ashley a popular choice for riders of all ages and levels at Bobbin Hollow.

Wilman Garcia - Head Caretaker

Wilman Garcia is Bobbin Hollow's dedicated head caretaker. He plays many roles such as trainer's aid, farrier, etc. Wilman has been with Bobbin Hollow since the day it was built. Wilman travels to all the shows and assists horses owners with various needs