Horse Island - Camp Staff


	Meet The Counselors
	RORY O'TOOLE I'm a senior counselor here at Horse Island Camp and I've been personally aware of the high quality summer horse program since 1998. I love the gentle stable that operates here and the wide variety of outdoor activities presented here each joyus summer. Though a close second would definitely be the sun splashed afternoons on the beach or in a kayak. I've been outdoors my whole life and know a great deal about forest survival techniques as well as aquatic rescue programs. In my opinion I believe this to be the most all inclusive horse camp I have ever encounterd . I've been familiar with these magnificent animals ever since Jeanie began aquiring her friendly herd in '98 and I have also come to understand the loving dedication involved with maintaining the horse's habitat. So in conclusion I would just like to say, this camp rocks my socks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

	KATIE O'TOOLE Hello Everyone!! My name is Katie I will be going into my second year of college studying pre-law. I have been riding and showing since I was six. My experience is well rounded in jumping and dressage and I am currently in the process of becoming a certified riding instructor. My horse Big John is used in the camp. I also love Liberty, we have become so close after he came to college with me to compete on the equestrian team. I would like to think that I have great sense of humor and a very can do attitude! I will be the counselor on the ferry in the mornings, can’t wait to see you there!!!!!

	MARCUS O'TOOLE I am certified in life guarding and my favorite horse is Big John. At camp I help run kayaking, kickball, dodgeball, etc. And I really enjoy beaching it in the afternoon. SEE YOU ALL AT CAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

	MEGAN Hi, my name is Megan, I'm 18 years old and will be attending the University of Orono next year as a freshmen. I once was a full time camper and progressed into a councilor. I started going to the camp when I was about 7 years old. I started horseback riding at Jeanie's camp and loved it so much I continued it as an all time hobby. Not only do I horseback ride, but I've been playing ice hockey for the past three years and was honored as captain my senior year for the Portland Lady Bulldogs. It was a great three years and I hope to keep it up in college. I truly enjoy working outside with the horses and the kids all summer long. I can't wait to see you all this summer!

	SOPHI PRESGRAVES Sophi, 19, started at Horse Island Camp by taking riding lessons 2 times a week with her sister, Echo. Sophi's favorite horse is Merryleggs, the small white appaloosa gelding. Sophi enjoys being around horses all year long. She loves taking the horses to her house to "mow" the lawn! Sophi's expertise at Horse Island Camp is character day, which is every Wednesday, providing the weather works with us! Sophi is very creative and very patient with the children. She also helps with lessons and trail rides. Next year, she's excited to be going away to college to study Spanish and architecture! E-mail: paintpony13@yahoo.com

	ECHO PRESGRAVES Echo, 16, an oncoming junior at Portland High School began taking lessons at Horse Island Camp twice a week with her sister, Sophi. She has worked with a few other barns but always kept Horse Island Camp her first favorite. When Horse Island Camp first came to Peaks Island, her favorite horse was Mercury. Although when Iron Power arrived her heart grew a little bigger with her new favorite and now she loves Little Joe the best! Echo is still like Iron's mother and knows the horse very well. Echo rides year round and is one of Jeanie's strongest helpers; her ability and kindness with the animals grow just as she does! Echo is in charge of instructing polo wrapping and grooming. She never gets bored around the horses and brings her energy and enthusiasm to the barn. She always loves to share her many stories about the camp horses. E-mail: horsesrus123@hotmail.com

	MARLEY BERGERON My name is Marley Bergeron and my first year at camp I was a camper and it was one of the best experiences of my life! When I first came to this camp, was my first time riding. I love being around horses! My first year at camp my favorite horse was Liberty and last year it was Big John so who knows who it will be this year! I am a certified babysitter and life guard. I hope we all have a great summer!

	ALI O'REILLY My Name is Ali. In this picture I am with Big John. I go to NYA, and I've been working at horse camp for 3 years, and I absolutely love it!! My favorite horses at camp are Liberty, and Big John. What I love most about camp are the all of the fun activities that we do, from horseback riding, to going kayaking, to playing a game of kickball in the field, to arts and crafts in the morning. Everything we do is always fun, and creative! I hope to see you at horse camp!

	SARAH MEUSE I'm a student at South Portland High School. My favorite horses are Mercury and Little Joe. I've been coming to Horse Island for 5 years. One of my favorite things to do is go to Battery Steel - Horse Island Camp is the BEST!!!

	BRIDGETTE ALEX Horse Island Staff

	JULIE Horse Island Staff

	KORTNEY Horse Island Staff

Meet The Counselors

RORY O'TOOLE

KATIE O'TOOLE

MARCUS O'TOOLE

MEGAN

SOPHI PRESGRAVES

ECHO PRESGRAVES

MARLEY BERGERON

ALI O'REILLY

SARAH MEUSE

BRIDGETTE ALEX

JULIE

KORTNEY