
Erin Cecchini is the owner of Five Star Performance Horses. Erin’s main goal is to help her kids achieve their goals and dreams of being the best they can be.
Erin graduated in 2008 from Cazenovia College with a bachelors degree in Equine Business Management. She grew up in Middletown, CT, and started riding horses at the age of 7 and has had horses in her life since that time.
Erin has made many accomplishments from her youth through amateur career including the AQHYA World Championship and Congress Championship. She has also earned many top placings at some of the biggest horse shows in the nation, in many different disciplines including trail, equitation over fences, equitation, horsemanship, pleasure and western riding.
Erin’s main focus now is coaching her students to achieve their goals and dreams. Over the years Erin has coached NSBA World & Congress champions and reserve champions. Erin’s most recent accomplishments are coaching the 2018 NSBA World Champion NY Pleasure, 2018 Level 1 World Champion Pleasure, and Top Five & Ten placings at the Quarter Horse Congress for her students in Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Trail, Pleasure & Halter.
Erin also has a IEA Team that has had riders qualify for Regionals, Zones & Nationals. You can also find them winning champion at the local school hunter shows on the weekends as well.

Martina is a great asset to Five Star Performance Horses!
“I’m Martina and my journey in equestrian pursuits began in my earliest years, guided by my mother introducing me to riding at a young age. From participating in 4H Activities and engaging in state local shows, where I mastered barrel racing and pole bending, I have participated in many equestrian events. As I got older, I expanded my horizons to include cross- country jumping and competitive trail riding. My commitment to equestrianism is grounded in a deep-seated passion for the sport and the equine companionship it entails. Being an instructor at Five Star, I have grown a passion for teaching young children and adults the true sportsmanship of riding and caring for horses. I absolutely enjoy seeing everyone excel on their own personal level!”