Northfork Farms & Outback, LLC

​​​​Christie Showerman​

Farm Owner, Head Riding Instructor, MSU Horsemanship Coach

30+ years of training and coaching. Over 65 top 2 placing at the congress, World and Nation.

Camp developer and Director since 2000. Developer of the 1800's Wild West Adventure

Christie also oversees all advance riders during camp sessions.

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​​​Kate Davis

Beginner Horse Instructor

Hi, my name is Kate Davis. I am a recent graduate of Williamston High School have been riding horses my entire life. In the past few years I was part of the State Champion MIHA as well as top 10 in the Nation through IEA. Kate has signed to continue her equine career at University of Tennessee at Martin in the fall. Kate will be running our introductory classes. 

​​​​​Faith Whitt

Counselor

My name is Faith Whitt, I am 21 years old and I am currently a Senior at Oakland University. I am deciding between a pediatric occupational therapy, and elementary education as my future career field.

One of my favorite things to do outside of school is volunteer with a group called OU Cares, they work with kids with autism and in doing so, I can create relationships with others. I have a passion for playing soccer, and I currently am a member of the OU club soccer team. I work two jobs during the school year. Which include coaching elementary aged students in
sports such as basketball, soccer, and baseball, and working with the company Rata2ee, where we create young chefs by promoting healthy baking and cooking techniques to our students of all ages.

My hobbies include camping, hiking, painting, traveling, and working with children.​​

​​​Kaitlyn Ripley

Intermediate Horse Instructor

Kaitlyn Ripley is a freshman attending Michigan State University. She has been riding with Northfork since she was eight years old and is one of three individuals to have completed all the levels at Northfork. She is excited for summer camp and brings a great passion for coaching students of all ages. 

Our Summer Camp Staff

​​​​Julia Marhofer

Counselor

We are excited to welcome Julia to the NFF summer camp team for 2021! Julia comes to Northfork with lots of experience working with horses and children. Julia is scuba certified and enjoys playing the violin at her Grandfathers church. In the fall Julia plan to attend Chadron State College in Nebraska.