Welcome Back Smokey!!!

"Smokey" previously of Omni Equestrian Center and currently living outside of Syracuse, has arrived back at Omni. Smokey's owner Victoria Nicholson has leased her for a year to Mary Pelkowski, one of Omni's talented young riders. Mary's parents worked with Cassie to make this a total surprise for Mary. At first Mary thought her Mom was joking, but it began to sink in as "real" when she saw the bows and tiara adorning Smokey, many people with tears on their faces and Mrs. Neumayer capturing the happy occasion with her camera. Congratulations to Mary and Smokey!

Pictures copyright 2007 Michelle Neumayer Photography

Congratulations Hannah Smith!!!

Congratulations to Omni Equestrian rider Hannah Smith, who after many years of planning and hard work was accepted to Veterinary School at Ross University. Hannah started out majoring in math/science at Corning Community College back in 2001 and transferred to Cornell University's Animal Science Pre-Vet program in 2003. After graduating with her bachelor's of science from Cornell in 2005, Hannah took a year off to give herself a mental rest from school and worked at Cornell's Equine Drug Testing Lab as a Technician. Hannah hopes to be working as a large animal vet in the area in 3-5 years.

Hannah says, "Thanks to Cassie and the whole Omni Family for all their support and friendship! Love you all!"

We say congratulations to someone who deserves to see her dreams becoming a reality!