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Sarah grew up in Southeast Asia and began her riding career at Arthayasa Stables in Indonesia. While a boarding student at the Dana Hall School, she became a student of Cookie DeSimone's.  She continued her education at Tufts University and captained the Tufts Equestrian Team her junior and senior years.  After graduation, Sarah returned to Dana Hall as an instructor and member of the barn staff and subsequently was promoted to Director of the Riding Center. In addition to teaching and coaching the Dana Hall Equestrian Team, she also coaches Dana Hall riders at their horse shows.

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One of the the most respected horsewomen in New England, Christine "Cookie" DeSimone's love of horses began as a child when she would trek each day to see the horses at Dana Hall. Cookie has taught riding at Dana for the past 35 years, including two IEA National Team Championships. Cookie has produced countless champions in the hunter, jumper and equitation divisions over her career. Her juniors have qualified for the Medal, Maclay and USET finals, as well as the NAYRC-North American Young Riders Championships.  Along with Greg Prince she is also the head trainer and co-owner of Woodridge Farm, as well as a co-chairwoman of the New England Equitation Committee.

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Lauren is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with an Equine Business & Riding and Equine Science Degree. Growing up in Connecticut, she has been riding for over 15 years in both the hunt seat and dressage discipline. Lauren teaches full time at Dana Hall and is also a coach for the IEA Team. During the summer, Lauren manages the riding camp and has also developed a student internship program during the school year designed to teach students horsemanship skills in exchange for lessons.  

Staff members:
Stephanie Ault, Instructor
Linda Burke, Instructor
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Barn Staff:
Luis Guadarrama
Laurie McLaughlin
Jimmy Ortiz
Ricardo Ortiz
Cleudes Pinto
Eustaqio Silveira