A Unique Equestrian Experience
Extraordinary Because of the People
BARN MANAGER
ERIN CONNOLLY
Erin has over 19 years of riding experience at both local and national horse shows. She has enjoyed great success riding her own horses and catch riding in all three arenas, and offers training of horses boarding at Northeastern Stables. Erin has ridden in clinics with George Morris and Jimmy Wofford, learning skills which she applies to in her daily rides. She completed her associates degree as a Veterinary Technician, which provides her the knowledge to professionally monitor our horses' health and condition.
Erin’s horse Oscar is a favorite resident at Northeastern.
Erin also coaches in the hunter/jumper arena.
TRAINER
LINDA “MUFFIN” FORRESTER
Muffin is an owner and trainer at Top Call Farm where many of our riders have trained and competed. We are thankful to have Muffin coaching at Northeastern Stables and we enjoy being a part of the Top Call Farm family at horse shows.
Muffin began riding and competing at the age of seven, with a passion for the hunters and equitation. Successful as a young rider on both the local and A Show circuit, Muffin earned wins in all three arenas. As a trainer, Muffin has helped many students transition into the world of horse showing and accomplish their competitive goals including USEF Medal Finals and the ASPCA Maclay Regionals. Her positive and constructive feedback encourages her riders to be confident and assertive, whether they're learning a new skill, or at high levels of competition.
BOARDER
NICOLE
Nicole has been riding horses her entire life, and grew up competing in both English and Western disciplines. A California native, she moved to South Carolina in 2018, bringing her reined cow horse Fargo’s Revenue (Rev) with her. Rev will be turning 24 this year!
Nicole trains with Muffin, and shows her horse Theo in the Hunter and Equitation rings.
BOARDER
CATIE GLYNN
Catie Glynn has been riding for five years and competing on her horse Turner for the past two years. Catie Glynn and Turner won many blue ribbons in BHRJA’s Long Stirrup classes in 2020.
Catie Glynn was one of Top Call Farm’s top IEA point earners in 2021. She placed first in Zones on the flat and will be advancing to Regionals to be held in March.
Catie Glynn trains with Muffin and will be competing in Pre-Childrens classes this Spring.
BOARDER
SYDNEY
Sydney began riding when she was 7, and competing when she was 12.
The highlight of Sydney’s junior career in riding was competing in the USEF Medal Finals and the Maclay Regionals in 2019. Sydney was high point rider as Top Call’s Farm IEA Open rider in 2020 and 2021. Most recently, Sydney won the BHRJA Junior Medal Finals (2020).
Sydney hopes to continue her riding career both with Northeastern Stables and Muffin competing in Adult Equitation classes and will try out to ride for the Clemson University Equestrian Team (CUET).
Our Extended Barn Family
At Northeastern Stables, we always say, teamwork makes the dream work.
Meet some of the incredible people that help us with our horses and our farm.
Kate Stuart
Kate Stuart began riding her junior year of high school and quickly fell in love with the sport. Just one year after her first lesson, she joined the Top Call Farm IEA team where she qualified for regionals her first season. She thoroughly enjoys equitation, and recently has taken up a particular interest in the hunter world. She is even breeding her Hanoverian mare, Heidi, this spring in hopes of getting a nice hunter baby!
Kate is the current president of the Furman University equestrian team, and loves getting to travel to IHSA shows with her teammates. Graduating from Furman in May 2021, she hopes to pursue a career in the breeding/training world. Currently, she is one of the barn helpers at Northeastern Stables, and you’ll often see her riding Erin’s horse, Oscar. Kate has been helping get Oscar back into showing shape after recovering from an injury. She is looking forward to showing him this summer!
Jenna and Josh Metz
Jenna has been working with horses for over 20 years. During that time she has gained experience riding, training, and grooming in a variety of disciplines. Most notably, she groomed for Olympian Peter Leone and top Hunter rider Louise Serio. Additionally, she’s shown through Training level Eventing and has been competitive in the Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, and Derby rings.
She and her husband Josh, founded Metz Equine, LLC in the Fall of 2017. Together they have clipped nearly 1,000 horses (and growing!) of all breeds, shapes, backgrounds, and sizes. They pride themselves on providing show-ready body clips in an efficient manner.
Jenna and Josh do a fabulous job and they are incredible people. We love having them as part of our barn family!
Nicole Watts
Nicole has been riding horses for 35 years. She rode Show Jumpers for 17 years, and has been studying Dressage for 18 years.
Nicole worked for 12 years as a Certified Veterinary Technician in both large and small animal practice. About 12 years ago she decided to pursue a more holistic approach to animal care. She is a graduate of the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage in Colorado. Nicole has also attended classes through Reiki Blessings Academy and the International Institute of Holistic Healing.
Nicole's work has been featured in both national and local publications, including Dressage Today, Sidelines, The English Equestrian, Pet Gazette and The Loris Scene. She keeps our horses feeling and performing their best!