Meet the Team
The team at Thirty Year is a blend of experienced horsemen and fresh new ideas. From breeding and foaling to natural horsemanship, our crew is one of collaboration and teamwork.
Lolly LaRue
Farm Manager
Lolly joined Thirty Year Farm in 2022 after previously working with retired racehorses. Born in Philadelphia but raised in Saratoga Springs, Lolly has been a horse-lover her whole life. One of her favorite childhood memories is getting up before dawn to take the backstretch tours at Saratoga Racetrack with her mom every summer. She started riding at age eight and earned lessons through mucking stalls and caring for the horses. That led to managing Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga in 2018 and having the opportunity to work for Matt and Kristen just a few years later.
Lolly brings management and horse experience to the team, as well as a bright and positive attitude.
Jeff Raine
Property Manager and Farm Advisor
Jeff joined Thirty Year Farm in 2018 after working in the breeding industry since the 1970’s. He started working at Hurricane Stud prepping mares and foals while getting his Animal Science degree at the University of Kentucky. Eventually he made it up to Long Island to work on Robert Entenmann’s Big E farm for 20 years while raising his two girls with his wife, Lisa. In 2004 Jeff and his family moved up to Chester and Mary Broman’s Chestertown Farm, which he managed for 12 years. He got connected to Matt and Kristen through John Kimmel and settled in Saratoga to advise them through their first steps in the Thoroughbred breeding world. In addition to managing the maintenance of the farm, Jeff consults on breeding, sales, and all other horse-related needs.
Jeff brings extensive breeding and pedigree knowledge to the team and is always there with a bit of humor and a laugh.
Rick Thomas
Farm & Facilities Advisor
Rick joined Thirty Year Farm in 2022 after working all over the country in the racing and breeding business. Rick started working with horses at Blue Ridge Farm in Virginia when he was 18 years old and has been in the horse industry ever since. Rick has contributed to many East Coast breeding and training programs over the years including Rokeby, Marsh Thoroughbreds, Mineola Farm, and Stone Bridge Farm. He also trained his own racehorses for 10 years before settling back into the breeding side of the business. Rick quarterbacks foal watch each spring and consults on any and all horse or facility related needs.
Rick brings a lifetime of horsemanship to the team, as well as some of the best stories we have ever heard.
Christine Schaszberger “Schasz”
Horse Care and Training
Schasz joined Thirty Year Farm in 2022 after graduating from SUNY Morrisville with her associate’s degree in Equine Science and Management. She previously worked with retired racehorses as well as trained young Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses. Schasz takes a Natural Horsemanship approach to her training, building relationships with our young horses and teaching them to grow into confident and safe adults.
Schasz brings a calm, quiet, and open mind to her work with our horses. Her attitude and outlook make her a trusted and valued member of the team.
Lauren Schall
Horse Care and Training
Lauren joined Thirty Year Farm in 2021 as part time help while coaching Saratoga Racing Association as her full-time job. Lauren rode horses all throughout her childhood and had a natural afinity towards these beautiful creatures. She assists in foalings in the spring, does any and all horse care, and is a huge element of our yearling sales prep program. Lauren’s dog, Finn, accompanies her to work every day and is part of the farm family.
Lauren brings an energy and excitement to the team that is unmatched. Her extensive exercise experience as well as her organizational skills in the office are a huge contribution to the team.
Welcome to the Team!
Lucas Moore
Horse Care and Farm Maintenance
Lucas is our newest addition to the team at Thirty Year. Lucas was born in New Mexico and raised in Arizona until his family moved to Ballston Spa in high school. Lucas has had a myriad of careers from construction to customer service, and beyond. He was previously assistant managing a local butcher shop when he was ready to start his new career here at Thirty Year.
Lucas brings a positive attitude and excitement to learn every aspect of the business. His attention to detail and enthusiasm have made him a very welcome addition to the team.
Part-Time Support
Pru McCarthy, Mike Lapointe, and Anna & Adelina Farone provide extra support to our full-time staff to ensure our horses get the best care.