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OUR TEAM
ABOUT US
SERVICES
ABOUT US
SERVICES
ABOUT US
, Trainer
Growing up in Western NY, Sarah discovered her passion for carriage driving at just eight years old when she received her first pony, Sheik. With the support of her family and carriage driving community, she developed a deep appreciation for the partnership between horse and driver. What began with a pony has grown into a lifelong career dedicated to training, teaching and competing at the highest levels of combined driving.
Sarah Bates
Growing up in Western NY. Sarah discovered her passion for carriage driving at just eight years old when she received her first pony, Sheik. With the support of her family and a her carriage driving community, she developed a deep appreciation for the partnership between horse and driver. What began with a pony has grown into a lifelong career dedicated to training, teaching and competing at the highest levels of combined driving.
Sarah is a five-time USEF National combined Driving Champion. Pictured here is Onyx, at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships in Le Pin au Haras, France
Sarah is a five-time USEF National Combined Driving Champion. Pictured here is Onyx, at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships in Le Pin au Hara, France
Pictured above is the 2026 USEF National Champion FEI 3*
Best FEI Marathon
Best FEI Cones
, Show Groom
Felicity DeMitry
Felicity has been a valued member of High Hopes since 2023. She has earned Horse of the Year honors alongside our stallion, High Hopes Bugatti, and continues to make her mark in the sport. Today, she serves as our navigator at the Advanced FEI 3 level, bringing skill, dedication, and a passion for driving to every competition.
Felicity has been a valued member of High Hopes since 2023. She has earned Horse of the Year honors alongside our stallion, High Hopes Bugatti, and continues to make her mark in the sport. Today, she serves as my navigator at the Advanced FEI 3 level, bringing skill, dedication, and a passion for driving to every competition.*
