NCDCTA Board Members
- President - Carol Kelly
 Carol Kelly lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, after having raised two children who in turn produced five grandchildren. She is an equine sports massage therapist, holds a PhD, and has taught applied statistics and conducted medical research. Carol is an amateur dressage rider, moving up the levels with her mare Brocken, and a dog agility / obedience enthusiast. She is also a distance runner, having run many distance races and several marathons, including the Boston. She is currently the chair of two NCDCTA committees: scholarship and volunteer revitalization, and is our “go to” person on constitutional matters.
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Vice President - Robyn Hahn
 Robyn Hahn lives in Holly springs with her precocious 5 1/2 year old daughter. As a graduate of NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, she practiced ambulatory equine medicine in Virginia before returning to N.C. in 2005 to focus on small animal medicine. As an active amateur dressage rider and USDF bronze medalist, Robyn boards at Lynn Kerin's Brookside Farm and trains her Warmblood gelding Bravo with the help of monthly clinics with Anne Aloi. In 2011, she trained with Jules Nyssen using the Carol Lavell Gifted Grant awarded by the Dressage Foundation. As vice president, Robyn is tasked with organizing the annual Horse of the Year Gala, and is always trying to think of ways to improve it!
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Recording Secretary - Kathy Gubar
 Kathy Gubar of Apex is an active competitor and USDF L graduate. She and her husband Bob own RMG Satellite Productions, Inc. a full service video production company specializing in live multi-camera events for training and management meetings for our corporate clients plus awards ceremonies and other celebrations requiring image magnification. We also provide satellite teleconferencing and live webcast services both domestic and international. RMG has been delivering customized video production services to its clients since 1992. Kathy will be serving as NCDCTA liaison to the North Carolina Horse Council.
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Treasurer - Lorraine Musselman
- Member At Large - Patti Hildreth
 Patti Hildreth lives in Zebulon and is a Professional Engineer. She and her husband Chip own and operate Whinstone Farm which runs several NCDCTA recognized schooling shows each year, as well as hosting dressage clinics. Their son Will attends NCSU where he is majoring in Agroecology and Soil Science. Patti has been a member of NCDCTA since 1989(??) and has spent numerous hours volunteering at NCDCTA shows. She was also a part of the original committee that started the CDI-W* in Raleigh and worked for several years on that show. Her current homebred mount is Ferro, and Oldenburg gelding by Freestyle who she hopes to begin competing in 2012.
- Member At Large - Kris Daniel
 Kris Daniel lives in Louisburg with her husband and two sons, ages 8 and 9. She was a middle school math and science teacher until 2000, when she took the plunge and decided to teach, ride, and train full time at the family’s Briar Creek Stables. As an active competitor on her Friesians, Kris brings the same enthusiasm to her new role as NCDCTA board member. Producing these profiles was her idea, saying “Coming onto the board I quickly realized to my embarrassment I had no idea who half the board members were and would not even be able to recognize them at a show… the next time you are out and about at an NCDCTA event please take time to get to know our board members.”
- Member At Large - Lynn Kerin
 Lynn Kerin and her husband, Jon, own and operate Brookside Farm in Fuquay Varina, NC. Lynn has a bachelor of Science Degree from East Stroudsburg University Pa. They have two daughters: Alex is a junior at ECU in Greenville NC. Keni is a junior in high school. Keni, a bronze medalist, competes with her horse Idolace. Keni trains with Anne Aloi. Lynn enjoys riding her Quarter Horse/ Trakehener mare Victoria. Lynn will be working with Junior/Young Rider Education Committee.
- Member At Large - Bridget MacNair
Appointed By President:
Communications Chairperson - Sue Smithson
 Sue Smithson and her husband live in Southern Pines as “empty nesters” (two grown children and two grandchildren). Sue is a retired journalist, active dressage and eventing judge, and horse show manager. As an amateur dressage rider and former eventer, she enjoys a light competition schedule and a lot of trail riding. As a founding member of NCDCTA, Sue brings a historical perspective to her second stint on the board as communications chair, publishing the monthly Newsletter and overseeing the website. She also serves on the competition and HOY committees.
Dressage Education Chairperson - Lynn Leath
 Lynn Leath lives outside Chapel Hill with her husband Cliff at their North Star Training Center. As a USDF gold medalist, professional dressage trainer and prominent competitor, Lynn is a familiar sight at the shows with her successful Grand Prix horse d‘Artagnan. She spends the winter training in Florida with Cathy Morelli, and hosts regular clinics at NSTC with Morelli and Jessica Ransehausen. Lynn is passionate about dressage education, and welcomes members to join her committee.
Eventing Chairperson - Amanda Miller
 Amanda Miller Atkins has been appointed to fill the vacant Eventing Chairmanship position on the 2010 NCDCTA Executive Board. Amanda lives in Clayton with her husband, Jason. She runs her own business, Miller Eventing, which provides training for horse and rider. She also has a small breeding operation. She has competed through the international level of eventing and third level dressage. Amanda attended NC State University, studying Animal Science. In 2006, she became an USEA Certified Instructor, the youngest to be certified at that time. Amanda and Jason run two farms in Clayton, which keeps them busy! Amanda is excited about this opportunity to promote eventing education and welcomes ideas and suggestions.
Competition Committee Chairperson - Diane Le Fevre
 Diane Lefevre owns and operates Windstille Farm in Oak Ridge; home to four horses, three cats, and a Corgi. As a Hanoverian breeder, Diane believes in quality mares, and hers have achieved national rankings in the show ring. She and her late husband Steve moved to the Triad from coastal South Carolina in 1998 for better grass and access to vets and farriers. Her “real” job is global project manager for IBM Software Group, and varying time zones allow her flexibility to work from home on a creative schedule, perfect for horses! Diane’s business background blends well with her role as competition chairman, overseeing the NCDCTA-licensed dressage shows which produce funding for educational activities.
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