Our Team
Pine Hollow Farm offers a professional but welcoming environment to all riding levels. Whether you want to ride for pleasure or train for competition, your goals can be reached.
David Blake is an Irish international rider who has represented his country on many Nations Cup teams. David is a noted Grand Prix rider and has competed in three European Championships. Now at Pine Hollow Farm, David has built a strong team of horses and students. He had a very successful summer circuit in 2015, winning three FEI world-ranking classes. These results propelled him into the Top 250 in the Longines FEI world rankings.
Amateur rider Carly Dvorkin is an up-and-coming rider who has had tremendous success in the Junior Jumper divisions. Under the guidance of her trainer David Blake, Carly has won on numerous Pine Hollow Farm horses including Carlotta 168, Catch Me Z, and Zelaleen. She has placed in the top three at prestigious shows including the Winter Equestrian Festival, Tryon International Horse Show, Kentucky Summer Classic, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, American Gold Cup, and the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. With the help of the Pine Hollow team, Carly finished with a Gold medal, representing the USA in the 2019 Maccabi Games in Budapest, Hungary. Carly actively supports charitable fundraising through her riding, having raised over $500,000 for organizations such as Communities & Schools, Dandelion Eatery, Quantum House, and Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse. Carly is a proud ambassador for CWD Saddles and Connolly’s Red Mills.