Meet the Staff Monday - Session 5B

Hello wonderful camp families!

While your daughters are settling in at Pony Farm, we thought we'd share a bit about the awesome staff who they are just beginning to meet. Welcome to Meet the Staff Monday!

Becky Sanborn Hawkes – Pony Farm Camp Director

Becky is the Director of Pony Farm Summer Camp.  Becky got married this past Fall to her Mikey.  She enjoys coming to camp with her fur child, Gunner!  In Becky’s down time she enjoys teaching second grade in Wilton.  This will make Becky’s 17th year on the farm!  In her spare time she enjoys reading, swimming, cooking, and hiking!

I have a conviction that a few weeks spent in a well organized summer camp may be of more value educationally than a whole year of formal school work.

-Charles Elliot,  Former President of Harvard Universitytion

Camp Leaders

Diana Zoltko, BSN, RN, NCSN

This is my third year as the Pony Farm head nurse. I also work 3 nights a week with the girls by facilitating evening activities. I grew up in Central Maine but I currently live in Wilton, NH with my husband and four children. I have a sophomore in college, a junior in high school, a fourth grader, and a kindergartener! I love reading and board games. I am currently pursuing my Master in Nursing Education.

Hey Everyone! My name is Meg Rothnie and I'll be assisting Becky organizing and running camp this summer!  I started coming to Pony Farm when I was 7 years old and have been very close to the farm ever since (I'm 33 now)! I live in Charleston, South Carolina, but I'll be spending the whole summer at Pony Farm and living in the Homestead! I am in the process of becoming a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor and I ride and show my horse "Sweet T" down south. My favorite pony at Pony Farm is Maggie, who I used to own when she (and I) were quite a bit younger! But all the horses and ponies are fantastic. I can't wait to meet you all and have a super duper summer!!

Senior Staff

Hi there! My name is Sophie Shulman, and I am senior staff. This is my 11th summer at Pony Farm (I just can't seem to leave!) I'm from Needham, MA and am currently studying to be a veterinary technician at Mount Ida College. When I'm not in class, you can find me giving riding lessons year round at Willow Brook Farm in Holliston, MA, working at a local vet’s office, babysitting, or snuggling with my two dogs Pennie and Puck. Pony Farm is my home away from home and I can't wait to share it with you!

Hi:) my name is Breana Lloyd and I eighteen years old. I have a fifteen year old brother and very supportive parents. I am from a small town in New Hampshire, called Rindge. I graduated this year from Conant Highschool and will be attending New England College in the Fall, as a pre-med major. I love working with kids and horses alike. My favorite horse on the farm is Merle, the mustang. This will be my first year as a member of the senior staff and I look forward to having a blast this summer with y'all.

Hi everyone, my name is Alex Lahm and this will be my third year at Pony Farm. I started out as a third-year CIT and this will be my second year as senior staff. Gretski is my favorite horse on the farm, with Gruffy coming in as a close second. Horses have always been my favorite animal and I’ve been riding since I was five years old. In addition to riding, I played soccer, tennis, and was a swimmer throughout middle and high school. I am a student at Tulane University in Louisiana but I was born in Hong Kong and was raised overseas. I’ll be a sophomore in the fall and I hope to one day become a veterinarian. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone this summer!

My name is Katie Horblit, I am first year Senior Staff and this is my 5th summer at Pony Farm! I'm from Wellesley, MA and ride at Holly Hill West where I just finished my last year in Junior Equitation. I am a sophomore at UMass Amherst as a double major with Pre Law and Sociology, and spend my summers at home with my Mom, Dad, brother, and three dogs. I can't wait for an exciting summer with our campers!

Julia Paratore

Ellie 

Counselors in Training (CITS)

My name is Leah! I have been going to Pony Farm for four years now. My favorite ponies are Merle and Josh. I am from Framingham, Massachusetts and will be a 2nd year CIT. I have a pony back home named Johnny Rock-it.

Hi, I'm Megan! I'm a second year CIT from Framingham, MA and this will be my fourth year on the farm. Though I love all of the Pony Farm horses, Buster holds a special place in my heart. At home, I ride at Blue Meadow Farms. When I'm not around horses, I love to rock climb and work on projects for my school's television production class.

My name is Agnes Griggs! I’ve been a camper at Pony Farm for the past 5 years. This will be my first summer as a CIT. My favorite pony on the farm is Kiddo. I live in Brooklyn, New York with my parents, younger brother, and my dog. I ride on the weekends at a barn on Long Island. Pony Farm is my second home.

Hello my name is Jacqueline, but I would much rather prefer Jackie. This is going to be my 5th summer at Pony Farm. I will also be a second year CIT. I am from Westport, MA! My family is very horse oriented so I have grown up with them my whole life as well as riding my whole life. Although I started properly taking lessons when I was 6. When I'm not riding in my free time I am usually swimming or I am with my friends.

My name is Cecille! This will be my 6th summer on the farm, first year C.I.T. My favorite pony on the farm is Kiddo, and my favorite horse is Biscuit. I am from Wenham, Mass, but I live in Bethal, ME for the school year. I am 15, and I have a 17 year old brother. I ride my horse Biscuit, play soccer, and ski race. (In the picture, I'm the one with the yellow cleats!)