Owner & Trainer: Ali Calcagni
Ali started her riding career as a child in the Metrowest area. She has trained and worked under numerous trainers throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Competing since she was very young throughout New England, Ali has shown in local shows all the way through rated shows and medal finals. She also attended UMASS Amherst's Stockbridge School to pursue a degree in Equine Science. As an instructor, she has taken many students from first time beginners up to competitive riders and has a passion for helping riders of any age and ability achieve their riding goals. In 2011 Ali started a different adventure when she bought and trained her first OTTB Polly from Suffolk Downs. Through Ali's patient training Polly was shown at Fieldstone, Saddle Rowe, local shows, and made an excellent addition to the lesson program. Ali has a unique talent for shaping mindful riders, helping all riders find their passion, and guiding those with their own horses towards a partnership.
Ali has owned and operated Clover Hill Equestrian Center since March of 2015. Hands on work running a growing horse business from the ground up has given her vast knowledge and experience when it comes to managing horse care, customer service, and small business operation.
Ali manages the day to day horse care at Clover Hill, she takes pride in making Clover Hill a place where all horses are cared for as her own. She also teaches lessons to all levels, training for all horses (with a soft spot for OTTBs) & can usually be found snuggling her personal horses Clint and Monty.
Ali started her riding career as a child in the Metrowest area. She has trained and worked under numerous trainers throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Competing since she was very young throughout New England, Ali has shown in local shows all the way through rated shows and medal finals. She also attended UMASS Amherst's Stockbridge School to pursue a degree in Equine Science. As an instructor, she has taken many students from first time beginners up to competitive riders and has a passion for helping riders of any age and ability achieve their riding goals. In 2011 Ali started a different adventure when she bought and trained her first OTTB Polly from Suffolk Downs. Through Ali's patient training Polly was shown at Fieldstone, Saddle Rowe, local shows, and made an excellent addition to the lesson program. Ali has a unique talent for shaping mindful riders, helping all riders find their passion, and guiding those with their own horses towards a partnership.
Ali has owned and operated Clover Hill Equestrian Center since March of 2015. Hands on work running a growing horse business from the ground up has given her vast knowledge and experience when it comes to managing horse care, customer service, and small business operation.
Ali manages the day to day horse care at Clover Hill, she takes pride in making Clover Hill a place where all horses are cared for as her own. She also teaches lessons to all levels, training for all horses (with a soft spot for OTTBs) & can usually be found snuggling her personal horses Clint and Monty.
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Barn Manager: Autumn Lynch
Autumn grew up riding locally in the Berlin area, as well as at Pond View Farm on Martha's Vineyard. Autumn has been a part of Clover Hill since it's beginning in 2015, and has been caring for our horses ever since. Autumn's attention to detail in the barn & exceptional care for each individual horse is a huge part of what keeps our farm running smoothly all year round!
Autumn grew up riding locally in the Berlin area, as well as at Pond View Farm on Martha's Vineyard. Autumn has been a part of Clover Hill since it's beginning in 2015, and has been caring for our horses ever since. Autumn's attention to detail in the barn & exceptional care for each individual horse is a huge part of what keeps our farm running smoothly all year round!
Training Assistant: Kacie Babbitt
Kacie is our assistant trainer here at Clover Hill! Kacie just graduated from Bryant University with a double major in Marketing and Psychology with a Minor in Communication. She has been in the horse world for 16 years and has competed all around the New England area; including placing second in MHJ finals, second in Regionals, and seventh in Zones in 2016, winning the National Sportsmanship Award in 2018, and taking home top ribbons from top AA rated horse shows. Kacie has also started a deaf riding program through Clover Hill and hopes to continue to grow it in the coming years. With Kacie’s big heart and outgoing personality, her teaching style has paired tremendously with our Head Instructor Ali Calcagni making them a wonderful team!
Kacie is our assistant trainer here at Clover Hill! Kacie just graduated from Bryant University with a double major in Marketing and Psychology with a Minor in Communication. She has been in the horse world for 16 years and has competed all around the New England area; including placing second in MHJ finals, second in Regionals, and seventh in Zones in 2016, winning the National Sportsmanship Award in 2018, and taking home top ribbons from top AA rated horse shows. Kacie has also started a deaf riding program through Clover Hill and hopes to continue to grow it in the coming years. With Kacie’s big heart and outgoing personality, her teaching style has paired tremendously with our Head Instructor Ali Calcagni making them a wonderful team!
Barn Staff : Andrea Potenza is a big part of our team at Clover Hill! She assists with lessons, barn chores, horse care and our IEA team. You can usually find her somewhere around the farm with Dallas!
