Alison Kost-McCallum began riding at the age of 8. Her first pony was purchased from Leslie Desmond, famous author and horsemanship coach.
During Alison's first year of riding with Leslie,she learned to W/T/C and jump fences bareback before she earned her saddle.  Alison was one of the
founding members of the Mad River Pony Club and an active pony clubber for 13 yrs. Alison graduated pony club at the C3 level.  During her high
school years Alison was a working student for Virginia and Jack Leary, in Litchfield, CT. At the age of 18 Alison became a freelance instructor and a
full time employee at Lost Run Farm, helping the Leary's care for their horses, as well as riding and competing clients' horses. Alison is a member of
the USEA and has competed  various horses at recognized horse trials. She is also a member of the USEF and USDF. Alison competed her
Holsteiner gelding, Too Tall Jones, in dressage through 3rd level.  In 2003, Alison started Oakendale Farm LLC in Bristol, CT. Where she helps
riders and horses of all ages and levels create successful partnerships. Throughout the year, Alison coaches her students at both schooling and
recognized dressage shows, horse shows and horse trials.
860-314-9514
ali_kat_2@comcast.net
About Us
Oakendale Farm
315 Shrub Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
860-314-9514