Meet our Staff
We started out as a family operation, and as far we're concerned, we're still a family operation--we've just grown and our last names are different! We are so blessed to have people working for the farm who care about our mission and who complement each other to keep the farm running smoothly in all the various areas. While this is not a complete list of our staff, it will help you get to know some of the ones you see the most!
Our instructors are not only horse professionals, but they are interested in the overall well-being of both our horses and our students, treating both with respect and care. They are interested in helping our riders develop a true love and respect for the horse and horsemanship, understanding the horse's needs while learning leadership skills that apply to both horsemanship and to life.
TARA HILLS
OWNER/INSTRUCTOR
Tara has loved horses as long as she can remember, and was lucky enough to have parents that got her a horse, Bagel, when she was 12. She learned all the basics on that horse, from horsemanship to life, proudly calling herself a "backyard horse girl." In college, she earned her Certified Horsemanship Association certification and taught horsemanship at a summer camp in South Carolina. After college, she managed the stables and horse program at a resort/youth camp in North Georgia for several years.
In 2003, it was a dream come true to return home to the Chastain Farm and begin her own horse farm, Hidden Hills Farm, on the property. Bagel was her first lesson horse.
It brings her great pleasure to share the love of horses with others, helping others learn to feel, ride, and live the rhythm of horses.
Jessica Yodoff
INSTRUCTOR
Jesse has 32 years of experience with horses. Her first horse was an off-the-track thoroughbred (OTTB) named Joy. She has competed doing Hunter/Jumpers and studied dressage. Beyond being a perpetual horse student herself, Jesse has spent 21 years teaching others how to ride and compete. When Jesse isn't teaching, she spends most of her time taking care of her own 5 horses. You could say she's been bit by the horse bug.
EMMA JONES
INSTRUCTOR
Emma has been riding at Hidden Hills since she was 11-years-old. She has trained in western, hunter jumper, dressage, bareback and groundwork. She enjoys spending time working with her horse Katie and is working on getting her certification in body work for horses. She is passionate about what she does and cares for each horse and rider she works with.
DESIRAE PAWLOWSKI
INSTRUCTOR
Desirae has been with us since April 2019 as an instructor. She has a degree from Michigan State University in Horse Management and brings years of experience in 4-h. She interned for a world famous reiner, which lit a fire in her soul for reining horses and breeding. She enjoys helping people to be comfortable around horses and hopes to pass on what she's learned to the younger generation.
BETHANY GILES
CLOSING MANAGER
AMBER CADWALLadER
AIRBNB AND FARM CHORE MANAGER
Amber has worked at the farm for 3 years. She makes sure the airbnbs are clean and ready for guests, as well as, taking care of farm chores. She is always ready to help wherever there is a need. She has a horse, Cletus, that she has rescued and retraining when she is not working at the farm.
MADISON LOVELAND
AIRBNB/FARM CHORE ASSISTANT