LAST FRONTIER FARM - Key Persons
Bettina Hoy is a fantastic resource for Sharon who needs little introduction. A three-time Olympian in eventing, Bettina also competes at the highest levels of pure dressage and brings her detailed, foundational philosophy to each lesson she teaches.
Dr. Jen is another valuable part of Last Frontier Farm's veterinary support crew, using her extensive experience and expertise to our program and recommending the best ways to keep our horses healthy and happy.
Dr. Jill is an integral part of our team and is absolutely dedicated to making sure our horses feel their best. Whether it's farm calls or intensive work, we know Dr. Jill has our horses' best interests at heart and keeps our peace of mind high at all times.
Lani and Kathy are incredible vets and friends who themselves compete in endurance and also enjoy foxhunting. Between the pair of them they have extensive knowledge of equine nutrition, emergency care, and general horse management and also perform all of our acupuncture.
George welcomes everyone who comes to LFF into his home with open arms and a big "feel free to help yourself to anything!". Besides being behind Sharon and Team Orange every step of the way, he cooks everyone amazing dinners, and makes sure the horses always have carrots and the people always have coffee!
Sharon's longtime coach and mentor, Jimmy has been invaluable in many ways. His quiet words of wisdom remain a large part of Sharon's training and teaching philosophy today. Jimmy was just as dedicated to Sharon's long term development - and that of her horses - as he was to more immediate goals. Jimmy was a true horseman in all facets of the word, and we miss him more than words can communicate every day.
Kate Servais joined Team Orange in 2022 and in 2023 has stepped up to be Sharon's Head Groom. Kate is a valuable member of the farm team, traveling to shows to care for our horses while also keeping the ship running at home and competing her leased horse, Life Story, at the Preliminary level.
Lea Adams-Blackmore has been a member of Team Orange for many years, starting out as a working student and making her way to be Sharon's Assistant Trainer in 2023. Lea currently competes at the 3* and Advanced level with her horse, Frostbite, and also campaigns young horses and sales horses for Last Frontier Farm.
Our fabulous farrier, Pearce Hunt, lives close-by, which is very convenient especially when you have as many horses as we do! Our farrier team has readily accepted every challenge we have thrown at them and we feel very lucky to have him taking care of our horses!
Sharon White is an international CCI5* three-day eventing rider, trainer and Level 4 USEA ICP Certified Instructor based at Last Frontier Farm in Summit Point, West Virginia. With over 25 years of experience as a professional equestrian, Sharon is a well-respected and dedicated horsewoman who always seeks to do her best by the horses first.
Sharon's brilliant career includes over 10 visits to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event (formerly known as Rolex Kentucky) with five different horses. She has also traveled overseas to contest CCI5* events at Lühmuhlen (France) and Les Etoiles de Pau (France) as well as CCI4* events at Boekelo (Netherlands) and Hartpury (United Kingdom). Sharon has represented the United States in FEI Eventing Nations Cup competitions and was a reserve rider for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. She is also a USDF Silver Medalist and has competed in pure show jumping. Sharon most recently earned her first pinque coat and a team silver medal for the U.S. Eventing Team at the 2023 Pan American Games (Santiago, Chile), competing with Claus 63.