About Us

The purpose of the LIPHA is to serve the needs of Long Island’s professional horsemen and exhibitors as well as give aid to needy members. The LIPHA also offers a Scholarship Program to Professional, Associate and Junior members attending college.

We strive to:

  • To provide assistance to Professional members in time of need within limits established by this Chapter’s membership.
  • To provide a death benefit to Professional members according to the amount and criteria established by this Chapter.
  • To establish and administer a scholarship program for Professional, Associate and Junior members.
  • To sponsor clinics, forums or seminars as educational activities to aid in the protection, care, training and use of horses and ponies.
  • To promote and foster interest in the horse industry.
  • To represent professional horsemen, owners and exhibitors by encouraging high standards for horse shows.
  • To offer consultation and encouragement to show managers for the improvement of shows.
  • To encourage good sportsmanship among Chapter members.

Board Members

President: Stephanie Proffe
Vice President: Bruce Smith
Secretary: Annie Birmingham
Treasurer: Carol Hurnyak

Committees

Finance

Bruce Smith
Carol Hurnyak
Patrick Nicholson

Aid to Members

Bruce Smith
Dee Jacobitti
Harriet DeLeyer

Membership

Annie Birmingham
Bruce Smith
Carol Hurnyak

Scholarship

Jenna Esposito
Lesley Woodworth
Lisa Levy

Education

Annie Birmingham
Ben Morris
Catrine Golia
Harriet DeLeyer

Horse Show

Ben Morris
Bruce Smith
Carol Hurnyak
Carol Lee Griffen
Dee Jacobitti
Liz Loper
Ellen Smith
Harriet DeLeyer
Patrick Nicholson

Public Relations/
Social Media

On The Mark Media – Social Media
Dondero Design – Graphic and Web Design

Award

Carolyn Vincent
Ellen Smith
Harriet DeLeyer
Lesley Woodworth

Dinner Dance

Ben Morris
Bruce Smith
Carol Lee Griffen
Carolyn Vincent
Ellen Smith
Harriet DeLeyer
Kate Nickles
Lesley Woodworth