10/01/2026
Today, the last horses have moved off Hilltop. The staff are finishing their final work days, and a stillness is settling over the farm.
There is sadness in closing the book on this remarkable story, but today I find myself trying to focus more on how wonderful it was to have been a part of something as unique and special as Hilltop. Before today, there have been more than 35 years filled with incredible horses, laughter, hard work, love, friendships, accomplishments, challenges, and so many people whose lives were touched by this very special place.
First and foremost, thank you to Jane, who built this miraculous farm and has always put the people and the horses at the top of her priorities. Her enthusiasm and love for this land, her staff, and her horses were evident in everything she did. Her generosity and desire to give back to the industry, including through the many educational events hosted at Hilltop, created an incredible foundation for all that this farm has done and meant to so many.
Thank you to every owner who entrusted a horse to us over the years, to the stallion owners who joined us in providing exceptional stallions to North American breeders, and to the thousands of breeders we have had the privilege of working with. The offspring of those stallions will carry a piece of the Hilltop legacy forward for generations to come.
And thank you to every member of the Hilltop staff, past and present, who made this farm what it became. I am especially grateful to our current staff, who have continued to show up, care deeply, and do their jobs with incredible professionalism right through the very last day, helping make this ending as seamless as possible. You each have been amazing!
The Hilltop era may be closing, but the foundation it created is not disappearing. We are excited to watch each of our staff members build their own new futures from all they have learned and accomplished here. In many ways, that is part of Jane's legacy too: creating a place where people and horses could grow, learn, and go on to do great things.
Tonight, the farm is quiet. But 35 years of Hilltop are anything but quiet. And while this chapter is ending, we hope that this beautiful property will find a new owner who will cherish it and give it its own next evolution.
The impact of Hilltop will carry forward in the horses, the people, the friendships, the breeders, and the many new chapters that began here. Cherish the great times, the people, and the horses that have come into your life because of Hilltop. We would love to hear your own happy memories, see your favorite Hilltop horses, and share in the moments that made this place special to you. Please share them in the comments below.
Thank you to all who have been a part of Hilltop, and thank you, Jane, for having this dream. ❤️
Photo credit: Rebecca Neff
