Robyn Schamante - Owner/Trainer
Beth Chomicz - Stable Manager & Rider
Beth is a long time animal lover who worked as vet tech for 14 years before moving on to horse care full time. After attending college in Detroit, Beth began work in the field of animal care and has been dedicated to it ever since. As a youngster Beth rode out of the Romeo area where she also owned her first couple of horses.
In 2007 she purchased her newest equine friend Hunter and brought him back from retirement as a hunter and equitation horse. In 2009 they were year end Reserve Champion and 3rd & 4th place in the Primary Adult Hunter & Equitation divisions on the MHJA Circuit. They also qulified for the LEHS Medal finals where Beth took 4th place.
Beth loves her job and treats each horse and pony as if it were her own. She is diligent about horse care and continuing to learn new information to keep all her skills and knowledge up to date. She works close with the vet and farrier to assure each horse has the care they need and deserve. Beth takes pride in her job and looks forward to spoiling all the horses and pony's at GES.
More recently Beth attended the USHJA Trainer Symposium in May 2009 to assure our barn managment standards and horse care program continue to benefit our equines at every level of performance.
Robyn has a deep rooted background in traditional horsemanship with emphasis on safety, great horse care, dedication, ambition, hard work and not forgetting to have fun with your horse.
Robyn has spent 20 years in the Hunter/Jumper world. As a youth and young adult she showed successfully on the Michigan Hunter Jumper Association (MHJA) and Hunter Jumper Association of Michigan (HJAM) circuits. As well as showing in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Florida. She has competed in the Hunter, Jumper & Equitation divisions at the C, B & A (AA) level.
Currently Robyn continues her riding & learning while working with horses in the barn that need training as well as working with and showing her own horse Gus in the low hunters. She also attends clinics both to audit and ride. George Morris, Nancy Knotting and Mark Leone are some of the recent clinics. In May 2009 Robyn attended the USHJA (United States Hunter/Jumper Association) Trainer Symposium in Georgia and is seeking her USHJA trainer certificaiton.
Robyn graduated college in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Design and Architecture. While attending college she worked as a swim instructor/coach, life guard, assisted with pre-school classes and day camps at the Auburn Hills YMCA & Cranbrook/Kingswood Natatorium. She has a strong background with horses, teaching and kids. Robyn is certified in CPR & First Aid.
Liah Henzi - Weekend Warrior
Liah is our weekend warrior! Liah and her family live next door. Liah takes care of daily barn chores every weekend and occasionally fills in during the week when needed. Liah has been riding for several year both English & Western. Most recently Liah has taken an interest in speed events with her horse Uno. She participates on her high school equestrian team and rides annually at the Washtenaw county 4-H fair. Liah has also worked with the 4-H Protege program which selects older, experienced riders to pair up with kids just learning about horses and riding.
Liah is a diligent, friendly, observant horsewoman and works hard to improve her own skills. She joins out GES family for many activities as well as helps out with our volunteer opportunities. We are also pleased that Leah will be acting as assistant counselor this summer for GES summer camp and taking on a few of our beginner lessons when help is needed.
