Contributors

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Elizabeth Thomsen

Elizabeth began riding at age seven in Atlanta, Georgia, and has developed a well-rounded equestrian background with a focus on the hunter and jumper disciplines. She brings experience in dressage, eventing, and western riding.


In 2015, she worked for Second Stride in Louisville, Kentucky, retraining and rehoming off-track Thoroughbreds.


Elizabeth later taught and trained in Maine and New Hampshire, including Lucky Clover Stables, before serving as assistant trainer at Over the Oxer Equestrian in Dover, New Hampshire. In 2022, she took over Riverbend Equestrian Center and now operates Night and Day Riding in Greenville, South Carolina, offering training and coaching with an emphasis on strong foundations, continued education, and happy, willing horses.

https://www.nightanddayriding.com
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Savannah Hawkins

From the barn aisle to the closing table, my journey has been shaped by hard work, responsibility, and respect for home. I grew up in the equestrian world, where discipline, patience, and consistency were a way of life. Horses taught me how to stay steady under pressure, earn trust through action, and care deeply for what’s been entrusted to me.

Those lessons guide my work as a real estate agent today. Buying or selling a home is rarely just a transaction — it’s personal and often tied to major life changes. I approach every client with empathy, honesty, and clear communication.

Through GVL Homestead, I specialize in homes with land, character, and potential. I understand acreage, animals, and rural properties because I live that lifestyle myself. My goal is simple: advocate fiercely, set realistic expectations, and guide clients with integrity and care — every step of the way.

HTTPS://www.gvlhomestead.com