(L to R): Lindsay, Meg, Wendy, Jessie
Lindsay Reichard, President: Lindsay has ridden horses all of her life focusing in the hunter-jumper ring. She rode through college as part of a nationally ranked team at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Equestrian Studies with a minor in Equine Business Management. After college, Lindsay went head first into the industry working as an assistant trainer in Atlanta before embarking on her own program. She is the owner and head trainer of Windsong Equestrian in Scarborough.
Jessie Schnell, Vice President: Jessie has been riding and working around horses since age 10. She teaches and trains through Schnell Equestrian in Standish, Maine with her two OTTBs Frolic and Monkey. Outside the equine world, she is a veterinary medical consultant for IDEXX Laboratories and achieved her Master of Science in veterinary medicine.
Wendy McCann, Treasurer: Wendy has over 30 years experience with horses and is a part time ARIA certified Hunt Seat instructor. She teaches riders at her facility, Few Acres Farm, in Auburn, and at Lupine Farm. She also teaches students with their own horses in various areas of the state. She began teaching in 2007 and began her horse sitting business, Maine Horse Sitting, one year later. With the exception of a one year hiatus, Wendy has been a part of the MeHJA since the very beginning, including serving in various officer roles. Wendy lives in Auburn with her husband, three children, a chocolate lab, white barn kitty turned family cat, Arabian cross mare, and registered QH mare.
Meg Fox, Secretary: Meg has been around horses all her life. She grew up in the Saddleseat world and showed and groomed for her aunt on the New England rated pleasure circuit. After taking horsemanship for multiple semesters at UNH, and then taking a break to start her family, she returned to horses and began her Hunter career at Lucky Clover Stables. As a member of the MeHJA board, Meg works to help increase membership and interest in the opportunities provided by the organization, and share insights from the perspective of an adult amateur and life-long horsewoman, so all members can have a positive experience in the Maine Hunter Jumper community.
Jessie Schnell, Vice President: Jessie has been riding and working around horses since age 10. She teaches and trains through Schnell Equestrian in Standish, Maine with her two OTTBs Frolic and Monkey. Outside the equine world, she is a veterinary medical consultant for IDEXX Laboratories and achieved her Master of Science in veterinary medicine.
Wendy McCann, Treasurer: Wendy has over 30 years experience with horses and is a part time ARIA certified Hunt Seat instructor. She teaches riders at her facility, Few Acres Farm, in Auburn, and at Lupine Farm. She also teaches students with their own horses in various areas of the state. She began teaching in 2007 and began her horse sitting business, Maine Horse Sitting, one year later. With the exception of a one year hiatus, Wendy has been a part of the MeHJA since the very beginning, including serving in various officer roles. Wendy lives in Auburn with her husband, three children, a chocolate lab, white barn kitty turned family cat, Arabian cross mare, and registered QH mare.
Meg Fox, Secretary: Meg has been around horses all her life. She grew up in the Saddleseat world and showed and groomed for her aunt on the New England rated pleasure circuit. After taking horsemanship for multiple semesters at UNH, and then taking a break to start her family, she returned to horses and began her Hunter career at Lucky Clover Stables. As a member of the MeHJA board, Meg works to help increase membership and interest in the opportunities provided by the organization, and share insights from the perspective of an adult amateur and life-long horsewoman, so all members can have a positive experience in the Maine Hunter Jumper community.