About The Ranch

Our Mission

To cultivate an atmosphere where attention to detail is the focus and the health, safety, and happiness of both horses and humans are of the utmost importance. We will get to know you and your horses’ needs and customize care according to your specific requirements.

Cornerstone Ranch

The Meaning Behind

“Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.”

- Isaiah 28:16

Lisa LoConti

Owner & Operator

Lisa started riding in camps, jumping, and showing at a very young age. Her love for horses combined with her love for ranch life and Geauga County led her here.

Her goal as an owner from day one was to attract like-minded equestrians and staff who wanted to be a part of this ranch community. Good vibes and a positive environment is second to safety. Lisa wants Cornerstone Ranch to be a place where everyone feels like family. The ranch is not your average environment because the people here are not your average people.

Stephanie Liptak

Facility Supervisor

Stephanie has 30+ years of horse experience. Stephanie’s experience includes competing on the Hunter Jumper A circuit as a junior and adult rider. She has 20+ years of experience as a riding instructor in both English and Western disciplines along with experience in equine management and horse wellness and an understanding of equine psychology.

Stephanie Liptak

Facility Supervisor

OUR STAFF

With decades of experience in all disciplines and with all types of horses, our staff are professional equestrians, dedicated to supporting every facet of equine wellness.

Nicolette Calandra

Dawn Simonetti

ASST. MGR. (POND & WATERFOWL)

Nikki has been riding since age 13. She attended horse camps as a youth and has taken riding lessons in English disciplines and has a love for all animals. Her experience includes daily barn chores like all aspects of feeding including supplements and medication, turn in and out, and stall cleaning. Nikki has experience handling all levels of horses. She also enjoys volunteering at animal rescues.

Dawn has 20+ years of horse experience. She has worked at multiple boarding and training facilities. Dawn showed 4H as a youth and later the GHPA and Pinto Horse circuit focusing on halter and showmanship. Dawn has experience working with young and green or unbroken horses and also enjoys raising chickens and turkeys.

ASST. MGR. (Equipment MAINTENANCE)

Shannon McNiel

Lu Jones

Shannon is currently a student at Lake Erie College, studying for a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and a double minor in both advertising/marketing and equine. She will also acquire her certification for equine massage in the near future. Shannon has been riding since she was 6 years old, and has 10+ years of employment experience working in a wide variety of barns in both Ohio and Missouri. Throughout the years she has gained experience and is proficient in handling every level or horses including stallions and yearlings.

Lu has 30+ years of horse experience. Her experience includes English and Western-style riding and years of experience at multiple facilities. Lu assists in maintaining all aspects of Cornerstone Horse Ranch with a specialty in ranch beautification.

ASST. MGR. (PastureS & Fencing)

Kaylee Temple

Meghan Fazio

Arjun Ockerman

MORGAN LEE

Arjun attends Aurora High School and has been riding horses for over 6 years. He owns a horse that is currently stabled at Cornerstone. In addition to being a student and working at Cornerstone Horse Ranch. Arjun also competes in the FEI Dressage circuit and has earned multiple awards including qualifying for regionals. Arjun has experience with feed, turnout, stall cleaning and can handle all levels of horses.

Morgan attends Chardon High School. Her hobbies include horseback riding and showing horses. She shows in Dressage, Stadium Jumping, and Cross Country. She has been riding for 7 years and rides mostly English but also a little bit of Western. She is experienced in turning out, feeding, and mucking stalls. She enjoys being around horses and she has acquired a lot of knowledge in the 7 years she has been riding.

Cara attends Mentor High School and had owned 2 Off-the-track Thoroughbred for 5 years. Cara has been around horses for the majority of her life while riding the English discipline and attending clinics since she was in kindergarten. She has worked riding camps and helped with lessons in a few separate barns, and also volunteers at Lake Humane Society in the winter. She loves being around horses from riding, cleaning stalls and all aspects of horse care.

Mikayla attends Chardon High School and has been riding since she was 7 years old. She loves being outside, spending time with animals, and volleyball. Mikayla has been riding English for five years and Western for one. She enjoys Hunter Jumper and started competing in shows when she was only 8. Mikayla has a variety of barn experience and helps with all aspects of horse care including cleaning stalls, feeding and turnout.

Meg has been working full time in the horse industry for the past 3 years. She quickly fell in love with both the horses and the work. Her passion for quality horse care has only grown since then. Meg is proficient in all aspects of assisting in the day to day operation of a boarding facility including feeding, administering supplements and medication and handling horses. In addition to her work with horses, she sells vintage and upcycled clothing and is an organic gardener.

Kaylee attends NDCL and has been riding for over 10 years. She has worked at 3 different barns over the last few years doing everything from tacking for lessons to stalls, turnout, feeding, and everything in between! She currently owns a paint mare here at Cornerstone that she helped rehabilitate.