Staff
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Keith Alaimo
Head Trainer
Meet Keith Alaimo,
With over 52+ years of national equestrian experience in hunter/jumpers, Keith is passionate about the best in horse care and correct instruction/training for both rider and horse.
Keith grew up in Rochester, New York and started riding with National Show Hunter Hall of Famer, Jack Frhom before moving to train with Roger and Judy Young. He eventually took a position with Jane Fennissy in Boynton Beach, Florida traveling and showing with Carriage Hill Farm for a summer. Keith soon realized that he did not want to go back north, so he took a job with Andrew Lustig in Jacksonville, Florida and then was offered a position with Bill Schaub at Over the Hill Farm in Orlando, Florida where he traveled and showed in many arenas including Hampton Classic; Indoors; Devon and Palm Beach for over 5 years.
Keith eventually moved back to Jacksonville, Florida and started his own very successful business for over 10 years (Landfair Farm); producing many nice horses, including I,M,Gold who was 2020 USEF National Champion in the 3’3” Greens. In 2021, Terry Brown hired him to work with her at Showcase, LTD. in Canton, Georgia. With Terry Brown’s relocation to Florida, Keith decided to stay in the Atlanta area, and Hillmar Farm couldn’t be more thankful that he did!
Keith will be offering lessons and training rides to our clients Tuesday-Sunday when not attending horse shows.
With over 52+ years of national equestrian experience in hunter/jumpers, Keith is passionate about the best in horse care and correct instruction/training for both rider and horse.
Keith grew up in Rochester, New York and started riding with National Show Hunter Hall of Famer, Jack Frhom before moving to train with Roger and Judy Young. He eventually took a position with Jane Fennissy in Boynton Beach, Florida traveling and showing with Carriage Hill Farm for a summer. Keith soon realized that he did not want to go back north, so he took a job with Andrew Lustig in Jacksonville, Florida and then was offered a position with Bill Schaub at Over the Hill Farm in Orlando, Florida where he traveled and showed in many arenas including Hampton Classic; Indoors; Devon and Palm Beach for over 5 years.
Keith eventually moved back to Jacksonville, Florida and started his own very successful business for over 10 years (Landfair Farm); producing many nice horses, including I,M,Gold who was 2020 USEF National Champion in the 3’3” Greens. In 2021, Terry Brown hired him to work with her at Showcase, LTD. in Canton, Georgia. With Terry Brown’s relocation to Florida, Keith decided to stay in the Atlanta area, and Hillmar Farm couldn’t be more thankful that he did!
Keith will be offering lessons and training rides to our clients Tuesday-Sunday when not attending horse shows.
Celeste Casale
Manager
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With over 53 years of equine experience and over 33 years in Corporate America, Celeste combined the two giving Hillmar Farm a unique strength. Growing up in Virginia, Celeste rode and worked as a student for equestrian legends. Her priority is to ensure that unsurpassed equine care is provided and the farm runs smoothly, while maintaining the owner's and trainer's vision. |
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Margaux Nodvin
Owner
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Margaux began riding at age 8, and developed a passion for horses, which has lasted more than 30 years. She had the good fortune to ride with a number of great trainers, who taught her not only how to ride, but also about the proper care and maintenance of horses. After learning about stable management under the tutelage of trainer Michael Allen, Margaux was fortunate enough to be able to purchase her own farm. Margaux has now owned and managed Hillmar Farm for 19 years. She continues to enrich her knowledge of horse care through seminars, literature, and through working closely with veterinarians and with horse nutritionists. The health and happiness of the horses is Margaux’s utmost concern, and is evident in the shining coats and the positive attitudes of the horses residing at Hillmar Farm.
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