About Anne Benson

A native New Englander, Anne Benson has been professional training Morgan horses since 1981. After completing a year of study at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and four years of working for Jean DeGutis at Janbark in Plainville, MA, Anne decided to focus her interests on the Morgan show horse industry.

She went on to work for Brad and Kari Beaton at Hillock Farm in Sutton, MA, handling such great breeding stallions as Tedwin Topic, The Buckeye, Applevale Boy King, and Waseekas Showtime. During this time, she handled up to nine stallions and learned about equine reproduction technology. Even though the three years were a valuable experience, she realized her heart and passion still rested with the show horses.

In 1987, Anne moved home to Brockton, MA, and began working for Jim and Ann Anderson of Hobby Knoll Stables in nearby Duxbury. The seven years working for one of the top show stables was very rewarding for Anne. During her time at Hobby Knoll, Anne also had the privilege to work with and learn from some of the best veterinarians, farriers, and caretakers in the breed. She also had the opportunity to work with some great amateur owners, as well as handle, ride and drive some outstanding show horses, including Plantation Showbiz, Tedwin Touch of Class, Tedwin In Tempo, and Shakers Pedro.

In 1994, Anne felt the time had come to test her knowledge and skill, so she took the position of head trainer and manager of Kornhugel Farm in Marshfield, MA. Nine show seasons produced numerous world and regional champions, including FCF Cuer De Lion, SMS Imagine That, Spice o Life Satin Doll, LTS Morning Glory, KHF Bleeding Heart, L'Cimas Exclusive, Kris Kroft Hot N Spicy, Hollybrook Romeo, and Equinox Giovanni.

The closing of Kornhugel Farm brought Anne to a crossroads in her career. She sought refuge and guidance in a partnership with Rick Stevens at Stonegate Farm in Portsmouth, RI. Here she continued to produce many champions, coach amateur riders, break young stock, and handle breeding stallions. She won the World English Pleasure Championship with Stonecroft Byzantine and the Reserve World Ladies Park Saddle Championship with KD Hot to Trot.

After a few years operating Anne Benson Stables in Dighton, MA; Anne has moved back to StoneGate Farm a full-scale Morgan training facility where she also offer riding lessons to the public.