johanna Hyyppa - Head trainer & owner
Johanna Hyyppa, a Connecticut native, was raised in a family deeply rooted in the equestrian world—her mother a respected horse show judge, and her father an equine veterinarian. Immersed in the sport from a young age, Johanna trained under some of the industry’s most prominent names, including Andre Dignelli, Linda Langmeier, and Missy Clark. As a junior rider, she earned numerous accolades across the East Coast, securing championship titles in the hunters, jumpers, and equitation. Her standout accomplishments include a top ten finish in the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals and Reserve Champion honors at the USEF Junior Hunter Finals.
In 2012, Johanna founded Metro Stables with a mission to cultivate the development of young riders and horses. Known for her sharp eye, technical expertise, and strong foundation in classical horsemanship, she is passionate about bringing out the best in each horse-and-rider combination across all three rings. Her thoughtful and individualized approach has helped her students achieve notable success at both local and national levels.
Most recently, Johanna earned her USEF “R” judge’s card in the Hunter and Equitation divisions, expanding her role within the sport beyond training and competition. Her judging reflects the same attention to detail, horsemanship, and fairness that she brings to her program. Johanna looks forward to officiating at shows throughout the region while continuing to guide her students with the same passion and expertise.
olivia ferro - assitant trainer & barn Manager
Olivia Ferro is an accomplished young equestrian from South Hadley, MA. Throughout her junior career—which was largely shaped under the guidance of her mother, Kim Ferro—Olivia achieved consistent success, progressing from the pony hunters through to the 3’6” equitation divisions.
Among her junior career highlights are earning a ribbon at her first-ever USEF Pony Finals and qualifying for prestigious events such as the Medal Finals, Maclay Regionals, NEHC Finals, and the Gladstone Cup. Olivia also gained valuable experience as a working student for both her mother and other professionals, regularly catch riding sale horses and honing her skills in a variety of competitive settings.
Olivia went on to compete at the Division I level for Fresno State, where she continued to excel. During her collegiate career, she earned 17 NCEA wins, five Most Outstanding Performer (MOP) honors, was named Big XII Fences Rider of the Year in her senior season, and posted two scores of 90—an impressive feat at the varsity level.
Known for her patience, work ethic, and genuine affection for horses, Olivia brings both talent and compassion to everything she does in the equestrian world.