Sagamore Hill Stables

Our Staff

• Ross Kaplan

  Ross Kaplan began his riding career at the age of 6 at Jamaica Bay Riding Academy. After just a few lessons Ross was hooked. At the age of 8, he began his show career in the Short Stirrup Hunter aboard “Midnight Illusion”. By age 13, Ross and his trainer Wendy Kaufman were purchasing talented young prospects and training them for the hunter ring. Ross’s passion later turned to the jumper ring where he successfully competed at many prestigious shows such as the Hampton Classic, Garden State, and HITS. Ross brings to his teaching passion, enthusiasm and years of knowledge built with the help of many great horsemen such as Jimmy Rice, Michael Page, Kevin Babbington and Greg Best.

  Ross began his professional career in 1999 at the Thomas School of Horsemanship. In 2001, he was hired as assistant head trainer at Hartman Hill Farm where he earned numerous series awards and coached many of his students to top ribbons at Garden State and the Hampton Classic. In 2004, Ross moved to Brookville, NY and opened Sagamore Hill Stables. A full service training facility, that offers professional instruction for Hunter, Jumper and Equitation riders.

  

• Elizabeth O'Grady

  Elizabeth Ann O’Grady brings 20 years of experience to our program. Liz has competed in all levels of hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She rode for the Meadowbrook Hounds Pony Club and competed on the 3-phase event team. Her teaching style is similar to that of her mentors including world-class professionals such as Michael Page and Robert Hoskins. Her passion is developing young riders with the skill and enthusiasm to succeed in all levels of competition.