Amy Hazard is the owner, manager, trainer, and instructor at Otter Creek Farm. With over 50 years of experience in the equestrian world, Amy’s expertise spans from beginner riders to advanced show jumpers. Amy began riding at the age of five and earned her Horsemaster certificate in 1974. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the top figures in the industry, gaining a reputation as both a skilled trainer and a mentor.

Amy has successfully trained students who have progressed from short stirrup classes to the prestigious McClay Finals, a testament to her ability to nurture young talent and guide them to success. Her students have consistently achieved notable results, earning championships at local and national levels. Her passion for horses and dedication to the sport extends to the horses she trains, having helped many young horses rise through the ranks to excel in competition. In addition to training, she has also hosted clinics and workshops to share her expertise with aspiring equestrians and fellow professionals.

Her connection with Germany’s equestrian scene has also led to successful horse imports and sales at Otter Creek Farm, strengthening her role within the international hunter-jumper community. She is recognized for her practical approach and skill in pairing riders with suitable horses that complement their goals. With her extensive knowledge, steady commitment to the sport, and emphasis on developing both horse and rider, Amy continues to shape Otter Creek Farm as a cornerstone of equestrian training and development.

Loren started riding at the age of four with her mother, Amy Hazard. She began her extensive show career at age 6. She earned ribbons at pony finals in 1999, won the Bryan Jones equitation finals in 2009, and had numerous year end championships in between.

Loren received a B.A. in foreign language at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and during her summers she interned and competed in Munster, Germany with Bernd Shulze-Topphoff. While abroad she qualified a 7-year-old investment horse for the Bundeschampionate Finals in Aachen for the 1.35-meter section. She and her mother have used this trusted connection to import several investment horses for clients that are proven winners at top shows.

Beginning in 2011, she has annually competed and worked at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, WEC, and HITS in Ocala, Florida. She has trained with and worked for top respected names such as Val Renihan, Harold Chopping, George Morris, Joe Fargis, Havens Schatt, and Bernie Traurig.

Her professional career is supported by years of experience, but her personal riding career is highlighted by taking her own horse, Memphis in the Meantime all the way from 2’6″ baby green hunters to the Grand Prix ring after 9 years of training. Loren has been featured in instructional videos on EquestrianCoach.com and continues her education by taking and teaching clinics and surrounding herself with the top competitors in the industry.