Adam Grey

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Adam Gray. As of May 1 st, 2008 he will be the Lesson Program Director and Summer Camp Director here at Scenic Run Equestrian Center. We believe that Adam's experience and professionalism will create an educational, safe, and enjoyable program that all will benefit from.

Adam Gray began his riding career at the age of seven. He trained with various trainers in his hometown of Rochester, New York. He competed in everything from the Children's Hunters to the Pre-Green Hunters to the Amateur Jumpers, earning multiple championships and reserves.

In 1998 Adam became a professional member of the Ohio Professional Horseman's Association, the United States Equestrian Federation, and the United States Hunter/Jumper Association. During his 25 year riding career he has had many accomplishments.

In 1996 and 1998 he represented Lake Erie College in the I.H.S.A. (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) National Champion competitions where he helped his team earn fifth place in the nation and multiple individual regional and zone championships. While at Lake Erie College, Adam earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies. Throughout his I.H.S.A. career he was President of the team for 3 years and Champion High Point Rider for many shows.

In 1997 Adam and his horse, A Shot In The Dark, became the Ohio Professional Horseman's Association Amateur Jumper Reserve Champion. In 1999 he became the Director of the Lesson Program and Resident Trainer at a large hunter/jumper show barn in the Cleveland area. Many of his students went on to earn Ohio Professional Horseman's Association and National Year-End Championships and awards. There, he taught over 150 students per week and attended countless horse shows, locally and out of state in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Kentucky.

In 2001 it was time to move on and go out on his own. With pride, he introduced Graystone to the hunter/jumper community. Since the opening of Graystone he has brought many horses and riders through the ranks and has produced many competitive horses and riders. He has gentle and patient techniques and trains everything from Modified Jumpers to Short Stirrup Hunters.