​​​​ Blackstone Stables

Trainers

Lizzy Hendricks

We would like to introduce you to our fabulous trainers! Ellesse specializes in the english discipline of riding and has been riding, and teaching, for numerous years. She works with you to become a power team that will make all of your equestrian dreams come true! She takes her students to MHJA shows throughout the show season, as well as occasionally take her students to the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, OH to further their competitive edge. Ellesse is very knowledgeable in anything and everything that has to do with horses and is happy to answer any questions that may come up during lessons or training. With Ellesse, all of your equestrian dreams are no longer so far reach! We are so happy to be able to have such experienced, knowledgeable, and patient trainers so that we can offer the best services possible to all of our clients. 

Summer grew up with horses and showed saddlebreds and Morgans until she was about 16 years old. She has done English, Western, saddle seat, and now barrel racing. She has broke out and trained horses for about 10 years for herself and horses that she owns. Summer has also consigned and sold horses for people in the past. 

Ellesse Schwartz

Summer Durocher

Ellesse Schwartz has been successfully teaching young riders for over 15 years and has been riding for over 30 years. Her first pony "Sprite" taught her everything, and that sparked her love of horses. She specializes in teaching the fundamentals of riding and horsemanship. Ellesse has trained many accomplished riders and is loved immensely in the horse community for all of her generosity as a professional. Ellesse is also known for her specialty horse sales and her keen eye for buying and selling quality horses. Many of her students have gone on to become successful adults in all areas. She received her Bachelors Degree at Wayne State University. Ellesse also has three kids of her own, who are all very eager to get into the saddle, Charlee, Chase, and Baylee.

Lizzy has been with Blackstone since 2022 and has been riding ever since she was a toddler! Lizzy has shown in the hunter and equitation ring. She was captain of her University English IHSA team and graduated with a degree in Equine Management from the University of Guelph. Lizzy loves her work and prides herself in the quality of the horses she trains. She will be a face you see at many of the horse shows and around the barn teaching.