Spencer DayOwner/TrainerSpencer began his equestrian career early in life, taking his first ride at the age of five. He developed his riding skills during his junior exhibitor career, under renowned trainer Jan Lukens, and as a teenager, spent one summer in South Africa, working for Martin Pienaar. He later completed internships with Mitchell Clark and Rob Tanner. Upon graduating from William Woods University, with a B.S. in Equestrian Science, he went on to work for trainers such as Ed & Lisa Millet & Ken and Diana Swanson.
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Adriana DayOwner/Trainer/InstructorHorses have also been a lifelong affair for Adriana (Liberty) Day, who jumped in the saddle at 4 years old, and went on to an illustrious junior exhibitor career, under then trainer David Rand, winning multiple World's Grand Champion, National Champion, and Reserve World's Champion titles. She continued her association with David, interning and working for him during high school and part of college. Tara Farm became Adriana's home for two summer internships, while she attended Peace College, in Raleigh, NC, where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies, with a minor in Leadership Studies. Adriana also spent time working with and gaining additional expertise, specifically in Instruction, from Mary Carlton, of Crystal Farms, in Michigan. Adriana is very passionate about involvement in the United Professional Horseman’s association and recently finished her term as the UPHA Young professionals National co-chair, and currently still serves as a member of the UPHA-14 Executive Board as well as the UPHA-14 Young professionals chair. In recent years Adriana has received the UPHA-14 awards of Horseperson of the Year and most recently, Instructor of the Year.
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