It takes a whole village of folks to keep HHF running and running well! NO person is paid at Hickory Hill Farm. Being 100% volunteer driven, our Board works diligently and could not do it all without our wonderful volunteers.
Within our board and active volunteer group we are proud to have FEMA Credentialed DART responders, Certified Teachers, a Childhood Trauma Certified counselor, Pet Partners Registered Therapy Teams, an Animal Control Officer, volunteers with degrees in Equine Science, and many active volunteers that are CPR and First Aid Certified. Our team is dedicated to continuing their education and training in all aspects of the programs HHF provides.
Board of Directors
President
Stephanie Cox
Though Stephanie was born in Shreveport, LA, she grew up right in Lebanon, TN With 30 years of experience owning, showing, and caring for horses and other livestock, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Her family has raised and shown cattle for over 10 years on their Lebanon area farm. A 4H alumnus herself, Stephanie is proud of the work her eldest daughter has put in to showing their cattle and they were the 2017 Wilson Co Commercial Heifer Grand Champions. Stephanie is an advocate for the humane treatment of all animals and is the Director of the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter where she works to improve the lives of local cats and dogs as well. She is an active member of the Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team, Wilson Co. County Mounties, and Wilson Co Search & Rescue. When Stephanie is not saving the world in animal control or at HHF, you can find her caring for her 2 horses, rescued goats, 2 dogs, 2 cats, pig, chickens, cattle, rabbit, and fish on her family farm, or trail riding and kayaking!
Treasurer
Tricia Dapelo
Bio coming soon!
Rescue Director
Kathy Adams
Kathy has been involved with horses and farm life for over 30 years here in Sumner and Wilson counties. She has been very active in 4-H programs and enjoyed training and showing in AQHA. With her vast experience in the equine world, she brings considerable knowledge to our Team at Hickory Hill Farm, and is a great asset leading our Rescue Division as the Rescue Director. Kathy and her family have enjoyed helping with many types of rescues . When she’s not caring for her own horses or our rescues, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their grandkids, traveling and biking!
Member
Lee Ann Weatherford
Bio coming soon.
General & Admin
Volunteer Coordinator: Position Open
Healing Director: Tricia Dapelo
Documents Coordinator: Nathan Huddleston
Donor Relations: Position Open
Pet Partners Teams: Tricia Dapelo & Dream, Positions Open
Social Media Team: Stephanie Schroyer, Shea Hutsenpiller, Kathy Adams, Jenna Gibbons, positions open
Adoption Team
Adoption Coordinator: Stephanie Schroyer
Post Adoption Coordinator: Maegan Eldridge
Reference Verification Team: Maegan Eldridge, Halie Abbott, positions available
Training Team
Training Coordinator: Positions Open
#HHFRIDERS: Madi Robinson, Shea Hutsenpiller, Malia Pack, David Curtis, Maegan Eldridge, Paige Smith, Taylor Wiseman, Shawn Reed, Kathy Adams, positions open
Camp Team
Camp Director: Position Available
Committee Members: Stephanie Schroyer, Pennie Reese, Jenna Gibbons, open positions
Vetting, Farrier, etc
We work with and highly recommend the following veterinarians:
- Moses Veterinary Services, Dr. Josh Moses
- Equine Services, LLC, Dr. Belinda Mendenhall, Dr. Bennett, Dr. Dammans
- Dr. Brian Wright
- Dr. Travis Whitlow
- Stable & Stock Veterinary Services, Dr. Elise Jones
- Tennessee Equine Hospital
- Dr. Kimmons
- Dr Mark Wooten
We work with and highly recommend the following equine professionals:
- Equine Dentistry, LLC, Amanda Morel
- Danielle Cranfield, Equine Chiropractor
- Dr. Evan Pridmore, Equine/Canine Chiropractor, Truroots Chiropractic
We work with and highly recommend the following farriers:
- Jimmy Whitakker
- Shane Vensel
- Scott Sanders
- Tracy White
Fosters
Our organization would not exist without our foster families. We do not list them individually for privacy reasons. We have 12-15 active foster farms at any given time! Thank you, fosters!