DEER CREEK FARM  
THORNTON, NH  
(603) 236-1571  

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Greetings,  

I am Heidi Hawkensen Uhlman, and I have dedicated my entire life to equestrian pursuits. Horses served as a significant outlet during my adolescence, particularly when I was 13 years old, which enabled me to participate in over 10 sanctioned dressage shows and horse trials each summer, establishing a foundational lifestyle for me. Furthermore, I was an accomplished competitive Alpine ski racer during the winter months, adhering to a similarly rigorous schedule throughout my formative years until I graduated from Plymouth State College. At the age of 25, I transitioned to riding full-time year-round, primarily competing in regions such as North Carolina, Florida, and Kentucky. I met my husband in 1997, and we were united in marriage in 2003 in Thornton, NH, where we are raising our daughter, Paige.

### Education  
- New Hampton School, Graduated 1991  
- Bachelor of Science from Plymouth State University in Physical Education, concentrating on Fitness and Rehabilitation, with a minor in Health, 1997  
- Fall 1996: Completed 260 hours assisting as an Athletic Trainer for the men's wrestling team  
- Spring 1996: Accumulated 540 hours as an Athletic Trainer for the men's baseball team  
- 1998: Engaged in graduate-level coursework in Orthopedic Assessment  

### Experience with Horses  
- 1987-1991: Working Student under FEI Dressage Instructor Janice S. Conlon  
- 1991-1998: Student/Client with FEI Eventer Nancy Guyotte  
- 1998-2005: District Commissioner of the local Pony Club and Instructor  
- 1999: Working student in Florida at an FEI Dressage Center under Michael Poulin, former Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics  
- 2000-2001: Working student of FEI Denny Emerson  
- 2003: Pursued studies in Natural Horsemanship under Pat Parelli, successfully completing Level One and Two  
- 1998: Served as Private Instructor at what is now known as Deer Creek Farm, LLC,  
- Organized and participated in several clinics conducted by Kathleen Lindley Beckham  
- 2017: Appointed Grafton County 4-H Leader for Equine Horse Management  

Throughout my career, I have emphasized Eventing as the foundation of my horsemanship; however, I contend that every discipline contributes valuable components to a well-rounded equestrian education. I particularly appreciate Eventing for the harmonious balance it affords between riding proficiency and effective horse management. I believe it is imperative for students to cultivate both their riding skills and a comprehensive understanding of their equine partners.

### Professional Experience  
- 1987-1991: Working Student under FEI Dressage Instructor Janice S. Conlon  
- 1991-1998: Student/Client with FEI Eventer Nancy Guyotte  
- 1998-2005: District Commissioner of the local Pony Club and Instructor  
- 1998-1999: Engaged as a working student in Florida at an FEI Dressage Center under Michael Poulin, former Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics  
- Current Instructor at a private facility here at Deer Creek Farm since 1998  
- 1999-2001: Spent winters in Southern Pines as a permanent student under FEI Denny Emerson, former Gold Medalist at World Championships in 1972  
- 2002 Winter: Engaged in Dressage lessons with Barbara Hale in Shelbyville, Kentucky  
- 2003 Summer: Hosted Lynn Coates-Holmes at Deer Creek Farm with her 14 horses and 4 working students  
- 2003-2008: Studied Natural Horsemanship under Parelli, achieving Level One and Two with Jody Platto, an advanced young rider for Rolex who is currently a Parelli Instructor  
- Organized and facilitated over 200 hours of clinics conducted by David Lichman, a licensed Five Star Instructor, covering Parelli Levels One, Two, and Three, each comprising 40 hours  
- Collaborated with distinguished dressage instructors including Sarah Duclos-Sedgely, Volker Brommann, Pat Spettel, Barend Heilbron, Linda Pinto, and Barbara Westerlund  
- Engaged in Hunter Jumper lessons with Joe Forest of Forest Hills and Robert Mendoza of Swept Away Farm  
- Coordinated over 7 weeks of natural horsemanship clinics under the instruction of Mark Rashid at Deer Creek Farm, averaging 40 hours per week  
- Participated in Captain Mark Phillips Clinic in Redwood, CA, at Prelim-Advanced level  
- Served as a 4-H Horse Project Leader for Grafton County from 2017-2021.

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Location

Our Christmas Open House is the best party we have all year long!

Christmas Party Dec 15, 2016 5-7 pm Indoor only this year....
After careful consideration for humans and animals we have decided to make this event and inside only occasion this year. The connector barn is heated so people can come in to visit and have cocoa and cider and games will be set up in the indoor. However we have decided in the best interest of the horses that we will not be doing the sleigh rides this time. The temperatures tomorrow night will be zero and negative below during the time of this event
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December 15, 2016 5-7 pm
Please come join us for our annual Christmas Open House Party.  Come have some hot cider or hot cocoa and Yum Yum's. Let your kids run wild in the indoor and have a ride in a sleigh  through our fields.  Come see our horses and bring something to donate to our local food pantry a nonperishable item.  We hope you all are having a great holiday season.  I will be launching my new riding program for young children and will have sessions ready for sign up.   So come meet our new addition Silver!!   We also have lessons for adults too, so if you don't know what to get consider that special someone in your life, give a gift certificate for a lesson.   Most of all we want all of our friends and family to come and visit us, sincerely The Uhlman's."

Contact Us
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