Jerre and Phyllis Frankhouser have been operating Hammer Creek Farm for over 35 years. Jerre has been working in all aspects of the horse industry since he was a child. Thus, his background is steeped in riding tradition. His father showed jumpers and his grandfather foxhunted. As a junior, Jerre rode jumpers including his famous “Town Talk”. He rode in the first United States Grand Prix held in Cleveland, Ohio. In the late 1960’s he started his own teaching and training business. Today, he is an accomplished rider, trainer and judge.

As a trainer, Jerre has coached riders from lead line, through pony and junior hunters on to jumpers. Over the many years, his riders have ridden to championships at numerous shows up and down the east coast and have qualified for Devon, Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, Marshall and Sterling National Finals and NAL finals. Additionally, his students have won year end awards in the CPJHSA, EPPHA, PHSA, MHSA, VHSA, USEq Zone 2 and USEq National awards. Jerre is also a fixture in the show ring. Recently he has been successful in showing his Dutch Warmblood, Raimond.

Phyllis has been involved with horses for over 35 years. She instructs beginner and novice riders, both children and adults. She was an avid foxhunter and has competed in pleasure driving.