KEY STAFF

SHELBY HODOSH

Manager, Lessons & Training

An avid and enthusiastic rider since the age of five, Shelby has dedicated her life to her passion of riding and training both horses and riders alike. Shelby has worked as an instructor for several years, teaching both English and Western disciplines, as well as competing in the jumper ring. While she has a wide range of experience and expertise, she mainly enjoys focusing on the connection between horse and rider, and troubleshooting any problems and/or behavioral issues that may ensue. Shelby teaches ages five and up, and excels at working with each individual student to help them reach their personal goals. Shelby is a registered professional with both the USEF & USHJA and is SafeSport- and AHA First Aid/CPR/AED -certified.

DAN BLAIR

Facilities Manager

Thanks to Dan’s full-time (and then some!) efforts, FRC’s facilities are continually maintained in tiptop shape. That includes buildings, fencing, stalls, footing, farm equipment, site maintenance and more. He’s also quick to jump in and lend a hand as needed with animal care. Dan brings with him thirteen years of experience as a manager and mechanic for North Jersey Trailer & Truck, a varied skill set, an enthusiasm for the outdoors and a life-long love of animals.

Dan is holding Lou, FRC's unofficial emotional support animal for new riders.

LIZZY KNIGHT

Instructor / Trainer

Hailing from Vancouver, Lizzy is an Equine Canada Level 8 Certified Instructor with nine years of professional experience. She’s an experienced competitive rider and international Three-Day Eventer who also competes in Dressage, Hunter/Jumper and Mounted Games. She’s certified in SafeSport, CPR/AED/first aid and MagnaWave PEMF therapy. Lizzy heads up our Dressage program.

KRISTIN DEVINE-JONES

Dressage / Trainer

Born and raised in Bucks County, Kristin mucked stalls as a kid to earn extra riding time. Having competed throughout her teens, she now emphasizes the fundamentals of horsemanship and the joy of riding. Kristin teaches lessons with a clear goal: for both horse and rider to sweat a little, learn a lot, and have as much fun as possible. She splits her time between horses and dance at The Lawrenceville School, and finds that her experience as a dance instructor has informed her understanding of how to effectively use the body to communicate with the horse. In her spare time, she explores eventing, hunters/jumpers, trail riding, dressage, Pessoa lunging, and a bit of liberty work with her horses, Ollie and Nugget. Kristin is USEF registered and holds AHA First Aid/CPR/AED, and Safe Sport certifications.

ERIN PINELLI

Child Care Supervisor

Erin is an NJDOE-certified elementary school teacher with thirteen years’ experience in the Trenton public school system. She holds multiple degrees, including master’s degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Leadership. She’s also a local resident and mom to one equestrian and one non-equestrian daughter.

THE GREAT CATSBY

Manager, Rodent Control

An apex predator with eleven years experience, and a legend in his own mind, Catsby heads up our three-member Rodent Control Team, charged with maintaining our stables and feed barn in a rodent-free state.

JONATHAN & BARBARA HODOSH

Owners

Having followed their daughters into the world of horses, Jonathan and Barbara established and maintained a small hobby farm in New York for seventeen years. In 2022, they decided it was time to more fully realize their dream of one day owning and working a real family farm. Thus, Frenchtown Riding Club was born. Recent transplants to Hunterdon County, they've since fallen completely in love with the area and the people, further adding to their joy as they pursue this new adventure.