Our Team

Leslie Verdi, Head Trainer & Farm Owner

Leslie Verdi is the farm owner and President of Cheaumont, Inc, a USEF/USHJA certified trainer with over 40 years of experience in riding, training, managing equine care. Leslie enjoys developing young hunters as well as coaching juniors & adults in both hunters, jumpers & dressage.

She and her professional staff are dedicated to providing a safe, pleasant environment where clients can achieve their equestrian goals and enjoy their horses.

  • Ella Collins, Assistant Manager

    Ella is a life long equestrian with over 10 years of equine management experience with Cheaumont. She is committed to helping clients and horses with every day needs as well as teaching our lesson program.

  • Tony Verdi, Farm Owner

    Along with being the property manager, Tony also dedicates his time, along with Leslie & their sons, to growing hops at the farm for local breweries. For more information, about our hops & on site brewery, visit www.skyhighhops.com

  • Barn & Property Staff

    It is with great pride and tireless effort that our barn staff helped to build Sage Hill Farm and continue to maintain the facility to the highest standards. All of our staff have many years of experience handing and caring for horses.