Nicole (Nicki) is a co-owner of Salm's Hickory Hill Farm Inc. Nicki is one of the trainers and lesson instructors. She has a BS degree in Equine Management from UW-River Falls. She has over 20 years of show experience.

Shannon is a co-owner of Salm's Hickory Hill Farm Inc. Shannon is one of the trainers and lesson instructors. She has a BS degree in Equine Science; minor in Agriculture Business from the U of M Crookston. She has over 20 years of show experience. 

Mick is one of the founders and co-owner of Salm's Hickory Hill Farm Inc. With over 65 years experience in the Walking Horse Industry. Mick retired to Tennessee with Gale Zinter. He is a past president Of the Wisconsin Walking Horse Association, past National Director for Wisconsin - TWHBEA (Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association) 15 years, and past Board of Director - WHOA (Walking Horse Owners Association). He is enjoying his retirement by riding some young horses and watching them show in TN.