Triangle H Farm, LLC

Triangle H Farm, LLC is lucky to have a stash of "geniuses" behind the scenes.  We are extremely proud of our experienced and friendly staff and hope you find an opportunity to meet each and every one of them as you visit our farm.  Continuing education is one of the farm's biggest goals and such the entire staff keeps up with their certifications. 

No matter what your needs are, don't hesitate to call upon whoever you see at the farm to help you - staff or otherwise - our boarders love to show off their horses and new tack closets!  No matter who you find, someone is sure to guide you in the right direction!

Education -
     ~BS in Animal Science, Equine Science
     ~MS in Animal Science, Equine Reproductive Physiology

Certifications - 
     ~2007- present- ARIA Level III Stable Management
and Level III Western Pleasure and Riding
     ~2006 - present - Parelli Level I and II
Certification
     ~2004 - present - IL Open Judge Card
     ~2003 - present - ARIA (American Riding
Instructors Assn)
          Certified Riding Instructor
     ~2003 - present - CHA (Certified Horsemanship
Association) member
     ~1998 - present - Certified Teacher, Madison
County, IL

 
Awards -
     ~2007 - ARIA "Top 50" Riding Instructor in the country
     ~2007 - Stable Management "Top Stable" in the country
          for giving back to the community
     ~1998 - American Society of Animal Science
          Undergraduate Scholar Award
     ~1998 - Outstanding Student Ambassador Award, SIUC
     ~1996 - Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society,
          Black Hawk College, Kewanee, IL

Experience -
     ~16 years of Riding instruction education experience
     ~3 years as a Riding Instructor at SIUC
          (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale)
     ~Instructor, Animal Science, Introductory Horse Management,
          Equine Science and Stable Management Laboratories SIUC
     ~Breeding Manager, SIUC, Exper. Farms Horse Center 
     ~Stable Manager, SIUC, Experimental Farms Horse Center
     ~Herdswoman, SIUC, Experimental Farms Horse Center
     ~Equine Reproduction Spcecialist, Heartland Animal Clinic
     ~Veterinary Technician, Heatland Animal Clinic, Makanda, IL
     ~Breeding Manager, Young's Stables, Carbondale, IL
     ~Instructor, Equine Transrectal Ultrasonography and Breeding
     ~Instructor, Yearly Sales Prep Course
     ~Intern, Breeding Program and Health Management, 
         Classic Acres, Ocala, FL 

Memberships -
     ~President, Triangle H Equestrian Club
     ~Vice-President, Madison County Trailblazers
     ~Edwardsville "Growth Association"
     ~IL Boots and Saddle Club
     ~American Quarter Horse Association
     ~Paint Horse Association
     ~International Association of Equine Professionals
     ~Horseman's Council of IL
     ~IL Farm Bureau

Marcy oversees all horse sales, all riding instruction including teaching specializing in Horsemanship and Western lesson instruction. Marcy also oversees all equine educational curriculum for camps, field trips and Girl Scout programs, all horse training, all special events, shows, clinics and parties, in addition to managing the 70+ boarded and lesson horses at the farm. Marcy is a genius at sharing her lifetime of horse experience and education making Triangle H Farm, LLC an ever-growing success story.

Education -
     ~BS in Accounting, SIUC
     ~Minor in Equine Science, SIUC
     ~MS in Accountancy, SIUe

Experience -
     ~Equestrian team/ rodeo team at SIUC
     ~7 years at TheBANK of Edwardsville as the Cost Accountant/ Comptrollers Assistant 
     ~manager of Silver Creek Stables in St. Jacob during high school     
     ~passed D1 and D2 pony club tests
     ~completion of some AHSA dressage tests 
     ~volunteer at Giant City Stables helping with girl scouts, trail rides, and training   

Bess has been friends with the Heepke family for many years. When not working at TheBANK of Edwardsville, she is at our farm compiling bills, sending invoices, and managing all financial concerns on our farm. She owns several horses and is now a proud trail rider, letting her horses retire from more competitive showing from her earlier years.

Jt Kolesa is our newest instructor and already giving us great ideas for change. He is currently attending class at Edwardsville High School, competing in FFA events and taking multiple agriculture classes. Already at the farm, he manages farm chores, instructs a drill team, takes care of the volunteer program, teaches, and trains. JT has been actively involved in 4H for almost two years. He is a great role model to have at the farm and continues to lighten the moods of all whom he meets.