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- Saturday,
10 - 11 am, Main Seminar Hall Biography Jennifer Bajackson, LGPC - began her career in animal-assisted therapy by providing companion therapy as a volunteer to nursing home patients in St. Mary's County. While working as an animal-assisted volunteer, Mrs. Bajackson enrolled in graduate school to pursue a career in counseling. Having seen firsthand the power of animals in a therapeutic setting, she wanted to utilize the healing power of the horse to help individuals experiencing issues with loss and grief.
She received a Masters Degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2009, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2010. Now licensed in the State of Maryland as a Graduate Professional Counselor, she is also a Board Eligible National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Since obtaining her master's degree she has had the opportunity to utilize her clinical training and her equine handling skills as an equine-assisted therapist. Earlier this year she founded Stable Solutions, LLC – an equine-assisted mental health and counseling facility in Sparks, Maryland.
Ms. Bajackson is an avid gardener, amateur photographer and enjoys photographing the various insects in her garden. She is the proud “parent” of several German Shepherds, many cats and an awesome Appendix gelding that serves as her partner in helping clients discover their own stable solutions.
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- Saturday,
noon - 1 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
- Sunday,
3 - 4 pm, Main Seminar Hall Biography
Jec Aristotle Ballou – is widely appreciated as the author of best-selling
101 Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider. Her aim is to meet what she sees as an enormous need within the industry for simple, clear, and practical information.
101 Dressage remains one of the top sellers of all equine instruction books and has been translated into three foreign languages. It is now available as a smart phone App and was endorsed by the United States Dressage Federation as being one of the most essential books for dressage enthusiasts.
Jec’s second book,
Equine Fitness, was named #2 among the best horse-related books by the American Horse Publications. Following the popularity of
Equine Fitness, Jec designed and published specific conditioning plans which were the first of their kind for horses. She has also educated many about equine fitness, cross-training, and conditioning timelines at various equine expos and radio shows. Jec contributes regularly to
Dressage Today, Topline Ink, Honest Horses and Eclectic Horseman
magazines. - Saturday,
4 - 5 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall Biography
Jen
Barrett - has been an assistant professor of equine surgery at
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center since 2007. She
received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University in
2002, completed an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Rood &
Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky and she conducted a residency
in equine surgery at the University of Illinois in Urbana. She obtained a
doctorate in molecular and cell biology from Yale University in 1999 and
held an orthopedic postdoctoral research position at the University of
Wisconsin in Madison.
- Friday,
- Saturday,
- Sunday,
Biography
Jennifer
Bauer
(Gaited Horses) - is
an internationally known Gaited Horse Clinician and Trainer. She specializes
in Gaited Horse trail riding as well as diagnosing and rehabilitating
problem horses. Her passion for horses started at a young age through 4-H.
Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin River-Falls Animal
Science-Equine Business. This horse training program gave Jennifer exposure
to several training disciplines and courses that focused on the inner
workings of the horse, which is as important as riding and training.
Jennifer believes that we are always learning and she has taken this to
heart. Jennifer has sought out and studied from the leading experts in their
respective equine fields. Over the past 12 years, she has used the knowledge
she’s gained to create a well rounded and comprehensive program for the
Gaited Horse.
Jen
Bajackson, LGPC
Gathering the Reins of Life; Equine Assisted Therapy
Jen talks about the differences between equine assisted therapy and traditional talk therapy and the benefits of incorporating horses into the therapy sessions.
Jec
Aristotle Ballou
booth 1102
From Zero to Fitness for the Equine Athlete
Have you ever wondered about the best schedule and exercises to get a horse to a good level of fitness? Have you ever tried to re-condition after time off or injury? Come learn the secrets and timelines behind the horse's physiology that determine how well and how frequently he can perform.
Improving Movement Through Fitness
Many performance horses hit plateaus from lack of strength or fitness, not from lack of skill or understanding. This demo highlights key areas of the horse's body and shows riders some of the secrets to improving performance by keeping the equine athlete loose, strong, and symmetrical.
Conditioning During Downtime
All of us have suffered setbacks in our riding at some point due to poor weather or an injury. But have heart, there is still plenty you can do with your horse so that you don't lose all your hard-earned training. This demo gives riders ideas and tips for gymnasticizing their horses when riding time or ability is limited.
Jec A. Ballou’s distinct love of developing equine athletes is fueled by her eclectic background. Raised in a horse training family she has devoted herself to the most thorough, correct, and straightforward approach to improving performance for horses and riders alike. In addition to being a nationally recognized educator about equine conditioning and gymnastic development, she is a committed rider, author, philosopher, published poet and athlete.
Most prominent in the dressage competition scene, she has trained and competed through the FEI levels, but has also competed in long distance trail riding, Ride & Tie, breed shows and almost everything in between. She won three consecutive East Coast championships in distance riding, becoming the youngest rider in history to win the prestigious Vermont 100 Mile Competition. A proponent of interdisciplinary study, she serves as an advisor to the Western Dressage Association of America.
Jec’s lifelong study of classical dressage includes ten intensive training residencies in Portugal, two training residencies in Holland and one residency in Germany with the late Egon von Neindorff. Most recently she has studied in Melbourne, Australia with Manolo Mendez, original head rider of the Royal School of Equestrian Arts in Spain. She works tirelessly as an advocate for the understanding that proper biomechanical movement and athleticism can never happen as a result of short-cuts, force, or hurried training methods.
Dr.
Jen Barrett
Virginia Tech
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, booth 907
Treatments
for Joints; Joint Supplements to Stem Cells
Dr. Barrett joined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s faculty
in August 2007 and achieved Diplomate status through the American College of
Veterinary Surgeons in 2008. She is a member of the American Veterinary
Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the
Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the Phi Zeta Honor Society. She is a
founding director of the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
Association and currently serves as secretary. Her research interests
include tendon, ligament and cartilage healing, stem cell and platelet rich
plasma therapies, and tissue regeneration. She has introduced the new
Regenerative Medicine Service at the EMC, which offers stem cell treatment
and platelet rich plasma therapy to patients at the EMC and beyond. Her
clinical interests include lameness, diagnostic imaging, orthopedic surgery,
and emergency surgery.
Jennifer Bauer
Gaited Horsemanship, booth 1206
Creating a Fluid Gait for an Enjoyable Ride
Tips for the Trail; Get the Most From Your Gaited Horse
In partnership with Larry Whitesell, one of the elite Gaited Horse
Clinicians, Jennifer continues to strive towards excellence through
education. Through her website www.gaitedhorsemanship.com she offers a free
quarterly newsletter The Gaiting Gazette which offers educational topics for
all horse owners. She also offers a free video series: The Shadow Diaries
demonstrating her training methods. She has published two video series
Riding and Lungeing the Gaited Horse and is working on a third installment
due in 2011. She resides in middle Tennessee with her husband and two
children where she continues to assist owners and their horses get to that
next level. Her goal is to build confidence and a partnership between horse
and rider that will lead to a more consistent and fluid gait. By creating a
safe, sound and balanced horse, you as a rider will have the opportunity to
experience true Gaited Horsemanship.
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Lorrie Bracaloni Lost and Found Horse Rescue, booth 1221 |
- Friday,
12:15 - 1 pm, Education Corral
- Saturday,
9 - 10 am, University of MD Seminar Hall Biography
Lorrie
Bracaloni
(Equine Therapies, Pain Release) - Lorrie Bracaloni has
self published a DVD and workbook, "How to Release Your Horse's Pain
Points". She has helped horses be sound and healthy for over 10 years.
Lorrie is also an Animal B.E.S.T. (Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique)
Certified Practitioner with the Morter Health System.
Acupressure; Learn to Find Your Horse's Pain Points
Lorrie will show the audience where the pain points are on a horse and how easy the horse owner can release them using acupressure.
Lorrie talks about and gives herbal recipes for horse owners. She covers what herbs work best in case of emergencies for the horse and how to help the horse heal better using herbs.
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Stephen Bradley |
- Friday,
5 - 6 pm, Cow Palace Arena
- Saturday,
11 - noon, Cow Palace Arena
Biography
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Stephen Bradley (Eventing) - Stephen Bradley - discovered the thrill of jumping at age 13 in Virginia hunt country and, soon thereafter, started participating in the local pony club, the Loudoun Hunt Pony Club. During college he decided to make a career of competitive eventing and started competing internationally in 1989; he has since had wins in the US, Canada, and Great Britain. Since 1992, Stephen has been short listed on 4 out of 5 Olympic teams (competing in one) and short listed on 3 out of 5 World Equestrian Teams (named to one). In 1991, '92 and '93 Stephen won the Checkmate International CCI*** riding Sassy Reason. In 1992, he and Sassy represented the United States at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. Following the Olympics the two won Great Britain's prestigious Burghley CCI**** becoming only the second American pair in history to ever do so. Stephen's mentor, Bruce Davidson, won the event on Irish Cap in 1974. Stephen has been named Equestrian Athlete of the Year by the US Olympic Committee and Sassy Reason was named The Chronicles' Eventing and Overall Horse of the Year. Bradley went on to win numerous Three-Day Event CCI*** and has placed in the top 10 in many CCI**** events. He also competed as a member of the 2007 gold-medal Pan American Team in Brazil. Stephen currently resides in Leesburg, Virginia where he runs his own training facility and teaches lessons in White Post, VA. He continues to train and compete. |
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Dana Bright My Lady's Manor Driving Club, booth 412, 413 |
- Saturday,
4 - 5 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Biography
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Dana
Bright (Driving) - Dana was born in New York City and spent her
childhood plotting to move to the country on her own farm. She has lived in
York, PA, for almost 30 years where her husband and son are farriers and her
daughter and husband manage an Irish Draft breeding farm. She has 3
grandchildren and too many Jack Russell Terriers. |
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Brenda Brown |
- Sunday,
10 - 11 am, Main Seminar Hall
Ever dream of taking that special riding vacation either in the USA or abroad? Have questions that you would love to ask someone who has experienced it? Come, sit back and enjoy a Powerpoint presentation of horseback adventures from Alaska to Africa, Montana to Mongolia, and lots of places in between! Questions welcomed!
Biography
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Brenda Brown – is a horse owner for over 50 years and her equestrian activities include the show ring, polo, endurance and trail riding. Her adventure riding vacations have included many locations in the Western United States, Canadian Rockies, Europe, Africa and Asia. To support her equestrian addictions she has worked as an educator for nearly 40 years. Her doctoral dissertation studied pet death and bereavement, especially among adolescents and Brenda has presented nationally on this topic. |
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Amy
Burk, PhD Assistant Professor & Extension Horse Specialist University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Saturday, 10 - 11 am, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
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Dr. Amy Burk - serves as the Coordinator for the Equine Studies Program in the Animal and Avian Sciences Department at the University of Maryland. Her main responsibilities include teaching Horse Management and Equine Science as well as serving as a statewide Extension Horse Specialist. Her Extension education programs, including the Equine Rotational Grazing Demonstration site, teach horse industry members about equine nutrition and pasture management. She has received awards for her teaching and advising including the 2008 Poffenberger Excellence in Teaching and Advising from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, and the 2007 Educator of the Year from the Equine Science Society. Dr. Burk completed her graduate work in Animal and Poultry Sciences as a Pratt Fellow in Animal Nutrition at Virginia Tech. She specialized in equine nutrition, earning an M.S. in 1998, and a PhD in 2001. |
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Ericka Caslin Unwanted Horse Coalition University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Friday, 1 - 2 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Unwanted Horses; The Issues and Solutions
Biography
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Ericka Caslin - is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Animal Sciences program and has been an active member of the hunter/jumper community for more than fifteen years, competing at shows throughout the country. For four years she served as the Administrative Director of the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). Caslin has been with the Unwanted Horse Coalition since August 2009 and has worked diligently on educating the industry and spreading the word about the issues related to unwanted horses. She has helped to publish multiple handbooks and brochures and has instituted new programs to help horses, horse owners and the equine industry as a whole. |
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Anne Councill My Lady's Manor Driving Club, booth 412, 413 |
- Saturday,
4 - 5 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Why
Drive
Biography
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Anne
Councill (Driving) - At age 14, Anne began her horse career in
Massachusetts, showing and then breeding Morgans. In the early 70’s she
started to train professionally for the Morgan show ring. In the early 80's,
tired of going around in circles and the subjective nature of horse shows,
she made a change from breed activities to open competition in driving and
dressage and has never looked back. |
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Rebecca
Douglass Acupoint Therapies, LLC, booth 1205 |
- Friday,
6 - 7 pm, Main Seminar Hall
This lecture discusses diagnosis, alternative treatment and prognosis of horses with kissing spine.
- Sunday,
1 - 2 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Look at anxious, nervous, hot and hard to focus horses in a different light. This lecture discusses herbal remedies, alternative treatments, exercises and changes in perspective.
Biography
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Rebecca
Douglass (Equine Acupressure, Rider Balance) - has a strong background in the medical sciences. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Maryland in 1996, where she majored in Animal Science/ Pre Vet and graduated with honors. She then went on to study behavioral ecology in graduate school. She studied acupuncture at the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and graduated top of her class in 2003. Her studies in Animal Acupuncture were through the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (TAI Sophia) where she now assists in teaching the equine portion of the program. |
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Diane Eppers |
- Friday,
1 - 2 pm, Cow Palace Arena
- Saturday,
3 - 4 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
- Sunday,
1 - 2 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena Biography
Showing to Win; Western Pleasure
Diane focusses on the key points for a winning performance in Western Pleasure with an emphasis on Rhythm, Cadence, Topline, Expression and Transitions. Fine points can make the difference in a successful performance. Learn what it takes to compete successfully in Western Pleasure.
Diane discusses the importance of consistency in rhythm and cadence in performing a winning pattern. Key points will be given to understanding the interpretation of the pattern as presented by the judge and the importance of the ease in guiding and execution of various maneuvers within a pattern.
A successful performance requires planning for horse and rider. When should I arrive at the show? How long do I warm up before my class? Should I practice the pattern before I show or will my horse become sour by doing this? These questions will be answered along with many other tips to a confident and winning performance.
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Diane Eppers (Western Pleasure, Showmanship) - With more than a dozen American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World and Reserve World titles, Dianne is a respected equestrian, trainer and clinician. As an AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, Dianne has more than 15 World and Reserve titles, has coached six riders to All-Around and reserve All-Around titles, and is executive director of the National Snaffle Bit Association. Based in Grayslake, Illinois, Dianne serves on the AQHA Judges Committee and is a past member of the AQHA Professional Horseman Committee. The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) lists Dianne among the top 100 Western Pleasure Riders. She carries a nationwide reputation for her expertise and show success in All-Around Events and Showmanship at Halter. |
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Karen and Stephen Fulton Full Moon Farm University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Friday, 2 - 3 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
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Karen and Stephen Fulton
- Steve and Karen Fulton - are the owner/operators of Full Moon Farm LLC
in Finksburg, MD. FMF is an active full-service boarding, lesson and show
facility housing over 55 horses and teaching approximately 200 students in
lessons per week. Full Moon Farm hosts 3 unrecognized horse trials, numerous
other competitions ranging from winter equitation league shows (IEA, NCEL A
and B teams, NCSSEL, and JEL) to jumper shows and cross-country schooling
days. In addition, the Fultons and their students compete successfully in
unrecognized and recognized horse trials through-out the country. They have
often earned national recognition, including some horses they have bred and
trained themselves. Full Moon Farm became a Pony Club Riding Center in 2011. |
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Dr. Martin Furr Virginia Tech Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, booth 907 |
- Saturday, 12 - 1 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
- Saturday, 1 - 2 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
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Dr. Martin
Furr - Dr. Furr is the Professor and Adelaide C. Riggs Chair in Equine Medicine at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 from Oklahoma State University and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Maryland (College Park) in 2000. Dr. Furr conducted a residency in large animal internal medicine at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center from 1987 to 1989. He worked as an associate veterinarian at the Niles Animal Clinic in Konawa, Oklahoma from 1986 to 1987 and as an assistant professor at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine from 1989 to 1991. Dr. Furr served as an assistant professor of medicine at the Equine Medical Center from 1991 to 1995 and as an associate professor of medicine from 1995 to 2007. He was promoted to full professor in June 2007. In 2002, Dr. Furr was named acting chief of medicine at the center, and in 2004 he was selected as the Adelaide Riggs Chair of Internal Medicine. Dr. Furr achieved Diplomate status through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1991. His research interests include equine neurology, immunology and neonatology. He is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the American Society of Veterinary Perinatology, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Society. |
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Janet
Geyer Daily Dose Equine, booth 1518, 1519 |
- Friday,
2 - 3 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Are modern feeds healthy for your horse? This is a discussion of some of the common feed ingredients -- both good and bad and what may be missing in your horse's diet.
Biography
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Janet Geyer (Equine Nutrition) - Janet has a strong background in biological sciences, including food analysis and animal nutrition. In addition to working in the food industry, she has worked for companies that provide instruments that analyze feed and forage for everything from protein to color to microbes. Janet, who has ridden and trained horses for many years, owns Celebration Farm in Frederick, MD, where she offers boarding and raises award-winning sport horses. In 2006, Janet started Daily Dose Equine LLC, a feed company that offers only human-grade and organic products. She believes that approaching nutrition from a practical and balanced-nutrition standpoint, helps animal owners understand their purchases, saves money and helps animals feel their best. |
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Dr.
Scott Glenn
University of MD University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Friday, 3 - 4 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
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Dr. Scott Glenn - grew up in Ohio. He earned his B.S. in 1976 and his Ph.D. in Weed Science in 1979 from the University of Kentucky. He started with the University of Maryland as an Assistant Professor in the Agronomy Department in 1980 with research and teaching responsibilities in the area of Weed Science. Scott is currently in the Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture Department. Perennial weed control and regrowth physiology has been one of the focal points of his research. His research interests also include the environmental impact of herbicides and herbicide mode of action. In recognition of his research, Scott has been awarded the 3M Outstanding Young Faculty Award twice and the University of Maryland Agriculture Alumni Award. Scott has taught Weed Science at the University of Maryland for 31 years. He also taught a graduate level course entitled Herbicide Chemistry and Physiology. During the last 15 years Scott’s teaching and advising responsibilities have increased. He is currently teaching Weed Science, Introduction to Crop Science, Advanced Crop Science and a Plant Science Capstone course entitled Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences. He is the academic advisor for the Agricultural Sciences and Technology and Environment and Agriculture majors. Recently, Scott developed a new Agricultural Education curriculum for the University of Maryland that he directs. Twenty two graduate students have received their Ph.D. or M.S. in Weed Science under his direction. In recognition of his advising, the UMCP Parents Association twice awarded Dr. Glenn the Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year (1994 and 2006) and the UMCP Agriculture Student Council awarded him the Outstanding Advisor Award in 2008. Glenn was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Awards from the College of Agriculture in 1986, the Northeast Agronomy Society in 2000, UMCP Agriculture Alumni in 2005, the Northeastern Weed Science Society in 2008, and the Weed Science Society of America in 2011. He served on the Executive Board of the Northeastern Weed Science Society for 8 years; four years as Editor and four more years as Vice President, President-Elect, President, and Past President. Scott lives on a small farm in Howard County, Maryland with his wife and 3 children and the family is active in 4-H. |
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Kenny Harlow Training with Trust, booth 2120-2123 |
- Friday, 3 - 4 pm, Exhibition Hall
Arena
Learn how to create softness with the bit and begin going into lateral movements
- Friday,
1 - 2 pm, Education Corral
Ground
Manners
Learn how ground manners create the perfect horse for all disciplines. Whether you want to improve your ground manners or riding, this demo will help.
- Saturday,
11 - noon, Exhibition Hall Arena
Preparing Your Horse for Trail Obstacles
You've watched horses compete in the Trail Champions Challenge, now watch as Kenny helps you get ready for those fun challenges, or just a more relaxed day on the trail. Kenny shows you how to teach your horse to approach and overcome its fears of different obstacles.
- Saturday,
2 - 3 pm, Education Corral
Starting the Unbroke; Day 1
Day 1 covers desensitizing and teaching the horse to except the saddle and rider. Be sure to watch as Kenny progresses with this youngster!
- Sunday,
2 - 4 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
Rate Your Speed at All Gaits; From Whoa to Go
Kenny shows you how to judge speed of gaits, vary that speed, learn a perfect whoa and even how to get your correct leads!
- Sunday,
11 - noon, Education Corral Biography Kenny
Harlow (General Training, Problem Solving) - is a true horseman sharing
his “Training with Trust” methods and gaining astounding results with
horses and students alike. Kenny is a graduate of John Lyons' very
first certification program and he has continued his education and training
under top trainers in the disciplines of dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing
and reining. He has been featured on national television shows
including Hard Copy, and the NBC weekend Today show. Many newspapers and
horse publications, such as Horse World Magazine, Equine Journal, and
Chronicle of the Horse, have featured articles on Kenny’s training
methods. His specialty is working with problem horses and starting unbrokes. He proves that clear communication and patience is the key to solving the
most difficult of problems. Kenny resides in Cumberland VA, and continues to teach a yearlong
certification program, apprenticeship programs, horses and rider training
vacations, as well as traveling the east coast teaching 5 day riding
clinics. Together with his new paint gelding “Justin” they continue to
encourage horses and students alike to become partners through safe,
effective techniques that bear results. His revamped exercises make
training faster and allow a solid understanding of a firm training
foundation. - Saturday, 2 - 3 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena - Saturday, 12 - 1 pm, Main Seminar Hall - Sunday, 10 - 11 am, Cow Palace
Arena - Sunday, 12 - 1 pm, Education Corral Biography Anita Howe
(Gaited Horses) - "Real gait comes from balance, posture and impulsion of a horse, never from what’s nailed on his
feet." Anita made a commitment many years ago to never train gaited horses in anything heavier than keg shoes. This philosophy opened a door for this Missouri trainer by taking away the usual crutches others fall back on. Anita has used a foundation of training based on the understanding that movement affected through mechanical aids does not last and may actually be detrimental to the horse, while classical and natural horsemanship allows a horse to brilliantly improve each and every year he's ridden. By applying the bio-mechanics of gait and a love of natural horsemanship to a multitude of gaited horses over the last 14 years, Anita has developed solutions for gaited breeds that consistently correct and improve balance, gait and athleticism.
Starting the Unbroke; Day 2
After working on Day 1, Kenny now works on getting the same young horse to except the rider and get forward movement. He will also have the horse except the bit and create softness.
Anita
Howe
Tennessee Walking Horses, booth 1409, 1410
As a trainer and clinician, Anita has a growing reputation for producing horses that are soft, more consistent, happier and more correct in their movement, while teaching riders to better understand biomechanics of gait as the natural tools to help their horses release their inherent gaiting abilities.
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Mike
Hughes
Crib Free, booth 222 |
- Friday, 3 - 4 pm, Education Corral
“Once a weaver, always a weaver?" Not any longer! There's good news - it can solved through training. Weaving is developed due to very specific causes, addressing those causes through training makes the habit easy to cure by teaching the horse how to deal with the level of stress and anxiety that causes weaving. This demo teaches you how!
- Saturday, 9 - 10 am, Education Corral
“A new solution to an old problem”, Mike Hughes has developed the first two–step training program that solves horse cribbing, also known as “windsucking” in some locales. It is unlike any other training program in that it addresses and corrects the behavioral causes of horse cribbing without the use of anti cribbing devices/method on your horse.
- Sunday,
9:15 - 10 am, Education Corral
Learn the causes of stall walking, and how to solve them through training, by understanding the horse’s natural instincts when faced with difficult situations.
Biography
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Mike
Hughes - has literally been a horseman since birth when a family friend gave his parents a horse for him the day he was born. Mike grew up next to a poorly managed cattle ranch and his early exposure to horsemanship was rough handling and intimidation to create submission. Even as a young man Mike knew there had to be better way. Mike has since sought out techniques which promote respect and partnership and he has learned to create a relationship that involves a quiet, mutual communication that uses the horses' natural instincts rather than forcing the horse into a submissive state. |
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David
Kaden
Specialized Saddles, booth 1309 |
- Saturday, 3 - 4 pm, Main Seminar Hall
This talk is designed to help attendees understand the basics of saddle fit and various solutions to saddle fit problems. Included is an introduction to the three dimensions of saddle fit: width, arch and angle and methods for saddle fit evaluation for English and western saddles. Also included is information on the subtle clues of saddle fit problems in horse behavior, saddle pads and their relation to saddle fit, saddle seat options and tips for proper seat size and style for rider comfort.
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David
Kaden (Saddle Fitting) - is a lifelong horseman whose passion in life is helping people achieve perfect saddle fit. He travels throughout the country speaking on ways to diagnose saddle fit. David also uses a computer pressure pad system to enable horse owners to see and understand exactly how their saddle contacts their horse and how much pressure is being applied. In his system, varying degrees of pressure are shown by different colors. In order to remedy the problem of bad saddle fit, David developed and patented the only adjustable fit system that provides adjustment of all three dimensions of saddle fit: width, arch, and angle. His company, Specialized Saddles, is one of the world’s leading producers of endurance and trail saddles. |
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Nick Karazissis |
- Friday, 3 - 4 pm, Cow Palace Arena
Find out why Hunter Seat Equitation is the system of riding used in the US; form follows function; function follows form. It is an accepted fact that "all sports have their own special dynamic dictated by the physical laws of mechanics, motion and gravity." Here, Nick works with volunteer riders and demonstrates the relationship between a rider’s position and the balance the horse is able to achieve while emphasizing the changes the rider needs to make as the horse goes through natural gaits and movements.
- Saturday,
2 - 3 pm, Cow Palace Arena
Why is forward, straight up and frame the formula to achieve a balanced jumping horse? After working with the riders' position in session one, and trying to create a balanced rider, Nick works on how the rider can now positively affect the horse's balance. "Creating balance is critical in every horseback riding discipline." In this session, Nick discusses the what, where, why and how a rider needs in order to achieve a balanced Hunter/Jumper, both on the flat and over fences.
- Saturday,
5 - 6 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Nick emphasizes the common denominators that all winners follow in order to set themselves up for consistency and success. He takes you through the routine that keeps the horses round, smooth and even throughout a course, while also maintaining the balance that is created from their opening circle. In this session he talks you through, step by step, how the use of precise measurements not only helps teach the horse how to jump in the correct form, but also isolates the horse's rhythm so that the rider can create the proper strength, form and automatic reflexes to stay in the middle of the horse while he is in the air. Nick also lays out the six commandments for creating a balanced and consistent course, and goes into detail about this proactive system.
- Sunday,
noon - 1 pm, Cow Palace Arena
Nick reviews and enhances on his previous sessions from this weekend and discusses the important principles that lead to consistency and success. The cornerstones of training are covered: proper position, the necessary and proper flat work, the use of gymnastics and the adherence to the six commandments.
Biography
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Nick
Karazissis (Hunter,
Jumper & Equitation) - Nick and his family are one of the cornerstones
of the West Coast Horse Show Industry. Their Far West Farms is one of the
oldest and most successful Hunter/Jumper businesses on the West Coast. Over
the past 35 years, Nick with his brother Kost, sister-in-law Jenny and
daughter Cassandra have consistently had Far West riders and horses win PCHA,
Zone 10 and USEF Year end awards. Far West riders have also won every major
Equitation Finals on the West Coast as well as having strong finishes and
wins in National Finals. In 2001, one such rider, Jamie Taylor, won the
Washington International Finals and also was second in the 2002 ASPCA/Maclay
Finals. In 2005 Katie won the Western Maclay Regionals. In 2006 she went on
to win the LAHSA Senior, the Foxfield, the WCE and the CPHA Adult Finals.
Cayla Richards is one of the new young Far West Farms generation stars. In
2006, Cayla went on to win the The Onondarda Finals for 12 and under riders.
In 2007, she won the PCHA 14 and under finals and was Reserve Champion in
the National Show Circuit Finals at the Baltimore Capitol Challenge for
riders 18 and under. In 2008, she not only won the 14 and under PCHA
Foundation, but also the Jr. LAHSA Finals. Far West horses are also stars
and continue to take their share of PCHA, Zone 10 and USEF Horse of the Year
awards. Jenny Karazissis is considered one of the premier hunter riders in
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Colleen
Kelly Colleen Kelly Rider Biomechanics, booth 130 |
- Friday, 6 - 7 pm, Education
Corral
Colleen gives some amazing ideas you can take home and try straight away! Whether you are jumping, doing dressage, western, trail or pleasure, these brilliant new ways to improve the rider seat, balance and position will help your ride.
- Saturday,
5 - 6 pm, Cow Palace Arena
How can dressage improve the race horse? How can you slow that western pleasure jog? Looking for a safer trail mount? Colleen presents Dressage exercises, in simple lay terms, for ALL horse sports.
- Sunday,
2 - 3 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
No matter what the sport, the rider’s seat and posture works in the same way to improve extension & collection. Colleen presents some great ideas to take away and use straight away!
Biography
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Colleen
Kelly (Rider Biomechanics ) - started her career in exercise physiology in injury and cardiac rehabilitation gymnasiums. Now, 25 years later, she is one of the world's most sought after keynote speakers, having been invited to speak for Official Equestrian Federations around the world at the Grand Prix (Olympic Level) Judge’s Conference. Her world lecture tour includes Official Equestrian Federations throughout the world, FEI Level Judge’s Clinics & world class conferences such as Horse World Expo, Equitana, Equinexpo, Sporthorse and Equine Extravaganza. |
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Nettie
Liburt, MS, PhD |
- Saturday,
9:15 - 10 am, Main Seminar Hall
Biography
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Nettie Liburt (Equine Nutrition) - grew up in Orient, NY and has been a life-long horseperson. She has owned horses for most of her life and competed in the hunter/jumper disciplines both as a junior and adult. Dr. Liburt spent 11 years as a 4-H member of the East End Equestrians, and consequently is a strong advocate of horsemanship, proper horse care and animal welfare. She believes in the importance of knowing your horse and knowing what is normal and what is not. Dr. Liburt worked diligently to turn her passion for horses into her profession. After a short career in broadcasting she took on graduate school and received her Master of Science degree in Animal Science (Equine Exercise Physiology) from Rutgers University in 2005. She then started a small equine nutritional consulting business and concurrently served on the Board of Directors for the East End Livestock and Horseman's Association (2006-2008, 2010-present). She also worked for the Suffolk County Farm& Education Center and Talmage Farm Agway. She married Randy Weiner in July, 2006, returned to Rutgers in 2007, and earned her PhD in January, 2011. Dr. Liburt's research focused on the effects of age and exercise training on endocrine control of the cortisol response and insulin resistance. She began working as an Equine Specialist for the Kent Nutrition Group/Blue Seal Feeds in January of 2010 and is having a fantastic time with it! She currently lives in Smithtown, NY with her husband and has one horse, a registered Appendix named Please Be Quiet (a.k.a. ET). |
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Sandy Hart
Long |
- Friday,
1 - 2 pm, Main Seminar Hall
This lecture discusses considerations prior to building, base requirements, footing options, arena maintenance, etc.
Biography
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Sandy Hart Long (Arena Footing Solutions) - With extensive experience as a rider and judge, along with over 15 years in the footing industry, Sandy Hart Long brings a comprehensive perspective to the topic of Arena Footing. She has personally advised hundreds of clients on arena construction, footing selection, and arena maintenance, ranging from backyard enthusiasts and beginner riders to large-scale commercial facilities and Olympics. |
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Patty Lynch |
- Sunday, 2 - 3 pm, Main Seminar Hall
If horses could talk, there are certain aspects of hoof health your horse would want to tell you about. Learn how to recognize the early warning signs of trouble and how to avoid unrepairable damage. Does your horse need shoes? Learn how to tell when your horse needs shoes and when it's ok not to shoe. Plus, how to feed to produce a healthy foot, as well as, how to recognize and evaluate quality hoof care.
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Patty Lynch (Balanced Hoofcare) - is owner of Whole Horse Hoof Care, a farrier from Mt. Airy, MD who's known for her, "Barefoot When Possible, Shoes When Necessary" philosophy. She specializes in using a whole horse approach to bringing soundness to the shod or barefoot horse. Many times using the complementary practices of Chiropractic, Dentistry and Saddle Fitting. Patty's style of trimming, whether it be for barefoot or shod, centers around balance and what's best for each individual foot. She strives for whole body balance from the ground up to achieve a sound and happy horse. |
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Joyce
Massie
Admissions Coordinator, The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Saturday, 6 - 7 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall Biography
Joyce Massie - Bio
coming soon - Friday,
6 - 7 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena Biography Jim
McDonald (Competitive Trail)
- is a life-long horse enthusiast who started working at a riding stable at age 10, and got his first horse from
his parents at 12. It wasn’t until much later, in 1988, that he discovered what is now called Natural
Horsemanship. Jim found his passion in the discovery that there was a gentle way of working with horses that
also made sense to the horse. He has since spent his time studying with many great horsemen, but the horse has
always remained his greatest teacher. Jim’s degree in behavioral psychology, with an emphasis on operant
learning, gives him a foundation in scientific principles and methods that he applies to the training of - Friday,
2 - 3 pm, Cow Palace Arena Biography Julio
Mendoza (Dressage) -
is a top FEI International Trainer and Instructor and is proud to be
training exclusively at The Stables at Rolling Ridge. Julio has
trained horses for over 19 years in Dressage, Driving, Keurings Inspections and
Jumping. He has competed in the International Cup held in South
America 5 years in a row, always placing in the top 5. In 2007,
he finished 3rd out of hundreds at the SA Rolex with his 8 year old
Hanoverian Gelding, Gramero.
Amber Moffett, MS, PAS
- Sunday,
2 -
Getting Into Vet
School - What You Should Know
Jim
McDonald
Graham Equestrian Center, booth
2027
Discover how the principles of Centered Riding can be applied to riding outside the arena. Obstacles out on the trail can be simple, from streams and logs to cross, to challenging surprises of unexpected people and animals. Learn how to negotiate any and all obstacles while staying centered and calm throughout the experience. See how obstacles can be practiced and then put to the test in an American Competitive Trail Horse Association sanctioned competition. Explore the ins and outs of Competitive Trail Challenges including everything from judging criteria to common problems and solutions faced by riders.
horses; proven methods that are easy for both the horse and human to understand. He emphasizes balanced
biomechanics and softness of communication in his riding instruction.
Jim is an American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman and is a certified riding instructor by both
the Certified Horsemanship Association and Centered Riding, Inc. He is also an instructor on Daniel Stewart’s
coaching team. He has presented at international horsemanship conferences and is on the Board of Directors for
the Certified Horsemanship Association.
Julio
Mendoza
Mendoza Dressage, booth B3
Long lining is a technique that many trainers use to start a horse or to introduce new steps in training. It can also help you develop a strong relationship with your horse. Horses can learn how to balance and carry themselves without the added weight of the rider. Julio likes to start his young horses to long lining before introducing the saddle, but even the most seasoned Grand Prix horse can greatly benefit from long lining. Watch and enjoy Julio go through the steps on simple exercises all the way to Grand Prix movements on the long line.
Julio specializes in competitive dressage and dressage-based horsemanship
and he has trained and competed with several horses up to Grand Prix Level.
Julio is an experienced dressage trainer that can help you and your horse
achieve your training and competition goals. Julio emphasizes training
correctly from the beginning in order to achieve true harmony between
the horse and rider. His students have enjoyed success at all
levels of showing.
Equine
Nutritionist, MARS Horsecare US, Inc.
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, booth 907
- Sunday,
12 - 1 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Feeding on
a Budget
Feeding the
Mare & Foal
Biography
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Amber Moffett - currently serves as Senior Nutritionist at MARS Horsecare US, Inc. in Dalton, Ohio. Growing up in Eastern Oklahoma helped to cultivate her love for horses, cattle and the way of life associated with farming and ranching. Amber has been involved in agriculture and the horse industry for over 30 years. She's shown All-Around and Reining horses on state and national levels with APHA, AQHA, PHBA as well as 4-H. She earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences in 1999 and her MS in Animal Sciences-Equine Nutrition in 2002 from Oklahoma State University. Her graduate work focused on varying levels of calcium in yearling horses and has helped deepen her love of growing horses and broodmare nutrition. Prior to joining MARS, Amber served as the Equine Extension Associate for The Ohio State University and instructor for undergraduate courses in the Department of Animal Sciences. When she's not talking about nutrition or horses, Amber enjoys volunteering in the community with Habitat for Humanity, judging horse shows across the country, and supporting local, state and national 4-H horse programs and events, as well as various breed organizations. |
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Courtney Molino, ESMT,
CMT, CCRA |
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Saturday, 10 - 11 am, Education CorralEquine Bodywork Techniques to Promote Wellness
Whether you want to enhance the performance of your equine athlete, bring relief to your older horse or simply pamper your pony, learning basic massage strokes and stretches can improve the overall wellness of your horse.
Biography
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Courtney
Molino, ESMT, CMT, CCRA (Massage Therapy for Horses) - Hands on Horses LLC, founded by Courtney Molino, ESMT, CMT, CCRA, is an equine massage practice dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of competitive and companion animals. |
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Jennifer Moshier
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- Friday, 3 - 4 pm, Main Seminar Hall
The Judge's Perspective; Equitation and Hunter O/F
Jennifer covers judging the Equitation Over Fences and Hunters Over Fences from the Judge’s perspective. This is an In-depth discussion of official scoring and how penalties and faults are figured and fit into your ride. Watch video judging and scoring of rounds.
- Saturday,
4 - 5 pm, Education Corral
Go & Show; Showmanship 101
Jennifer's “Showmanship 101” covers the basics of attire and turn out as well as class description and scoring. This is a discussion of “the quarter method” as well as improving performance on pivots, turns and trotting. Jennifer demonstrates two basic patterns with live commentary and judging in “real time”.
- Sunday,
11 - noon, University of MD Seminar Hall
Goals & Dreams for 2012; Motivational Riding Techniques for the Pleasure Rider & Show Ring Competitor
- Sunday, 1 - 2 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography Jennifer
Moshier
(Western Pleasure, Hunter
Under Saddle) - is a career horsewoman with more than 30 years of experience as a competitor, trainer, clinician and judge. During her career she has trained and shown a great variety of breeds from Arabians, Morgans, Saddlbreds and Tennessee
Walking Horses to Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and hunters. She holds judges cards with 8 different organizations (PtHA, USEF, POAC, ABRA, GVHS, GHRA, AHHA, and NWHA), is an approved 4-H judge in more than 10 states (Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York and the New England States) and has judged more than 450 shows ranging from 4-H and schooling hunter shows to world level competitions. Jennifer holds an AAS degree in Saddlehorse Management and Production at The State University of New York at Morrisville. As a youth she participated for many years in 4-H and, as an adult has been an active supporter of this worthwhile youth organization at both the local and state levels. She serves on the Ohio State 4-H Judges Committee and aides in the development of clinics to educate youth as well as the state's 4-H judges. Between judging commitments, Jennifer coaches a select group of clients in central Ohio and at her winter base in Silver Springs Florida.
Ann Moss Biography Ann Moss
(Riding Aside) - Began riding aside in 1999, and has enjoyed riding aside in dressage, ladies hunter divisions, foxhunting, exhibitions, demonstrations and parades. Her passion is developing each horse’s and rider’s confidence and balance through skillful equitation and clarity of aids with the goal of improved harmony and understanding. Her teaching is strongly dressage based and focuses on the horse and rider biomechanics in relation to balance, comfort and performance.
- Friday, 12:15 - 1 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
- Saturday,
1 - 2 pm,
Exhibition Hall Arena
- Sunday, 1 - 2 pm, Education
Corral
- Sunday,
9:15 - 10 am, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
Suzanne Myers (Natural Horsemanship) - With combined experience in academia and
horsemanship, including over 25 years of professional experience training horses, Suzanne is a unique talent in the equine industry today. She is the founder of Next Level
Horsemanship™ in Port Matilda, PA, a horsemanship company steeped in the principles of natural and classical
horsemanship. Suzanne and her NLHTM Team train horses in a variety of disciplines from reining to dressage,
and have extensive experience in colt starting, problem solving, gentling wild breeds and trick training. - Sunday,
Biography Gigi Nutter (Dressage)
- With a love for riding before she could even walk, Gigi rode with her parents in the family business. She started competing at age 8 and progressed to winning events at the Grand Prix. She has enjoyed a career in the horse business that began at age 19 as manager/ instructor at a facility in Easton, PA. She built her own 66 stall equestrian center in 1983, specializing in Hunters, Jumpers and Dressage, and gave 150 lessons weekly. She and her husband now own a private farm in Whitesburg, Georgia where Gigi continues to teach and train. - Saturday,
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What the Judge REALLY
Looks for; Understanding Class criteria and Scoring As Well As Winning Strategies
International Side Saddle Organization, booth 115
Side-Saddle; The Balanced Seat
Can you really be balanced with both legs on one side of the horse? Of course! Anne Moss uses dressage principles to help horse and rider be more comfortable and more effective. What can you do with only one leg? You just might be in for a surprise!
Growing up on her family farm in Bucks County, PA, Anne developed interests in horses and horticulture. Her riding interests include eventing, side saddle, parades, historical re-enacting, fox hunting and dressage. In 2010, she competed a spirited ten year old Hanoverian mare 'Grace' at fourth level and Prix St. George dressage. Grace and Anne fox hunt over the Winter. Anne is a certified side saddle instructor with ISSO and SSA, a USPC graduate 'A' and USPC national examiner, a USDF 'L' graduate and chair of the USDF Historical Committee. She currently enjoys apprentice judging in the USEF 'R' dressage program. Anne also volunteers on the Dressage at Devon committee, is the Chef d'equip for USDF Region 1's Jr./Young Rider Teams, runs dressage judge training programs for DVCTA and teaches knitting for After the Bell, an after school program at Kennett Middle School.
Anne lives in Coatesville with her husband John and shares his interests in historical re-enacting, cooking, gardening and riding. Their menagerie includes dogs Ginger, Shirley T. and Pocahontas, horses Uncle Remus and Grace, pig Twinky and many chickens and ducks.
Suzanne
Myers, M.S., PhD
Next Level Horsemanship, booth 310
Exercises for Teaching Lead Departures & Changes
Tools for Problem Solving
Build Your Confidence; Get Back in the Saddle
In 2008 Suzanne became the first woman to win the Midwest Mustang Challenge, Madison, WI, riding Jazz. Since
then, three of her protégées have placed in the top 10 in additional Mustang Challenges including her assistant
trainer Lauren Ross, and her daughter Brooke, who won Reserve Grand Champion at the 2009 Extreme Mustang
Makeover, Eastern Stampede, competition in Murfreesboro, TN.
Suzanne has a Doctorate Degree in Pathobiology, a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science, a B.S. in Animal
Production and has worked extensively in applied diagnostics and research with an emphasis on equine immunology
and infectious diseases. Suzanne has published several peer-reviewed articles, is a contributing author for
equine publications, presents educational information and performs training demonstrations at Clinics and Expos
across the country.
Gigi Nutter
Dressage; Moving Through the Levels
Dressage; My Horse, My Teacher
Just as sound fundamentals are essential to good riding, so is a program of continuing education. As a perpetual student of the sport, Gigi has been fortunate enough to train with some of the finest instructors in the US and Europe. To mention just a few, Gigi has trained with Jumper greats George Morris, Jack LeGoff, Frank Chapot, Michael Matz, Bernie Traurig and Carl Bessette and Dressage legends Karl Mikolka, Irma Hotz, Jessica Ransehousen, Walter Zettl, Rudolf Zeilinger, Robert Dover, Gunnar Ostergaard, Dr. Edgar Hotz and Michael Klimke. She has also worked with other clinicians including: Georg Heyser, Bruce Davidson, Harry Boldt, Michael Poulin, Johann Hinneman, Gerhard Politz, Janie Savoie, Sally Swift, Dr. Max Gahwyler, Col. A.R.Kitts, Bela Buttykay, Liselotte Fore, Felicitas Von Neuman-Cosell, Ann Gribbons, Charles De Kunffy, Hans-Heinrich Meyer zu Strohen and George Williams. Gigi draws upon this diverse background of techniques, styles and concepts while working with each rider and horse. She has always felt an obligation to her students to pass along the knowledge gained from this experience and training.
One personal measure of success comes from her student’s results at all levels of competition. Gigi has coached intercollegiate national winners and 4-H state champions. Several students have qualified for the Medal/Maclay finals and her jumper and equitation students always perform well at rated shows. With a strong emphasis on sound basics, she has trained novice riders with green horses to the FEI levels. Numerous students have won their USDF Bronze and Silver medals, won USDF/USCTA Regional Championships and competed at the NAYRC. Long time students have become successful trainers, stable owners, judges and instructors.
Gigi's competitive success began 35 years ago while showing the northeast Jumper Circuit as a junior. In 1976 she began studying dressage and advanced to FEI competitive events in ‘86. Along with her horse Monarch, she received her USDF Gold Medal in 1988. That same year, at invitation, she rode Grand Prix at the International Judges Forum in Leesburg, VA and was long-listed for the USET. Over the years, career highlights have included Horse of the Year awards, USDF Regional Championships, High Point Score awards, and Champion or Reserve at all FEI levels. She campaigned KWPN mare Lestera in 2006 as her tenth FEI horse and the fifth trained through Grand Prix. Vincere is her current mount which she intends to train through the levels.
When training, whether green or advanced, Gigi always focuses on solid basics and correctness. This concept has worked well with horses just under saddle through Grand Prix. She seeks to let each horse perform to the best of their ability regardless of breeding or conformation. As a result, she has frequently been asked to participate as a demonstration rider in seminars, national and international judges’ forums, symposiums and instructor’s clinics. In 2004 she was recognized as a “Certified Student” of SRS Oberbereiter, Karl Mikolka. Her horses and students are prominently featured in Walter Zettl’s video instruction series A Matter of Trust.
Gigi says of her objectives "I believe that my experience as a rider, trainer, instructor, competitor and owner offers me the ability to view each student from a well-rounded equestrian perspective. I intend to continue passing along the knowledge I have acquired to motivated, enthusiastic riders who share my love of the horse. While I enjoy teaching at all levels, I will continue to place special emphasis on beginners and intermediates where the foundation of a true horseman is built. Over 36 years of riding has shown me that there is no one, perfect training program. Each rider and mount is a unique team and my lessons are tailored to meet their individual needs."
Erin Ochoa
Days End Farm Horse Rescue, booth B1, B2
Young Horse Lovers
Does your child dream of owning their own horse. If so, this lecture is for them. In this interactive lecture each participant receives a package of their virtual horse. They will learn everything their horse needs such as what to eat, vet and farrier care, exercise and stable keeping. They will complete their horse activity book as we move through the lecture. We also cover ways your child can be involved in horses even if owning them isn’t in your family’s budget. Days End Farm Horse Rescue understands how passionate our young horse lovers can be. We hope to help your child learn more about horse care while having a fun time at Expo.
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Erin Ochoa
(Horse Rescue, Unwanted Horse Issues) - has been involved
with horses all her life. She grew up actively involved with the U.S.
Pony Club and U.S. Dressage Federation Young Riders. She has worked in
many areas of horse rescue, including investigation, impoundment, rescue,
rehabilitation and adoption. Erin, who is now Director of Programs for
Days End Farm Horse Rescue, has assisted in placing 175 horses into homes
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Gina
Perilla
Gina Perilla Saddle Fitting Services, booth 2404 |
- Sunday, 10 - 11 am, Education Corral
How Conformation Affects Saddle Fit
In this demonstration, Gina covers saddle fit and horse conformation as it pertains to saddle placement and balance of the horse and rider.
Biography
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Gina
Perilla (Saddle
Fit) - has been a certified Master Saddle Fitter since 2002. She works with riders and their horses to maximize horse and rider potential. Gina has
evaluated and fit saddles for young horse enthusiasts, life-long riders and nationally recognized equestrians, including World Cup Rider Margie Goldstein
Engle, dressage professional Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel, and barns such as Glenn
Ridge and Collecting Gates Farm. |
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Erin Pittman, MS, PAS Lecturer/Extension Horse Specialist Institute of Applied Agriculture University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
Biography Erin
Pittman - was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado. She earned a BA degree in Political Science from The University of Colorado in 1994. She also holds a BS degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University (2000). Pittman remained at Colorado State University, earning an MS degree in Animal Science in 2001. Her research focus was aimed at investigating nutrition of the growing horse as it relates to bone development. Ms. Pittman is a state Extension Horse Specialist and the Program Coordinator and Advisor for the 2-year Equine Business Management Program at the Institute of Applied Agriculture. She teaches courses in Equine Nutrition, Health Management,
Reproduction and Behavior and has taught a course in Pasture Management in the past. Erin lives with her husband, Steuart Pittman and twin sons, Andy and Sam, on a horse farm in Anne Arundel County where she enjoys riding her horses for pleasure, low-level eventing and
fox hunting. - Friday, 4 - 5 pm, Exhibition
Hall Arena
Steuart
Pittman, Jr.
Retired Racehorse Training Project, booth S3, S4
Watch as three area trainers evaluate three horses and then choose the one that will go home with them for a month of training. This selection process will begin a 6-week long journey as these trainers compete along the way in the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge. Steuart Pittman will engage the trainers in a discussion of which horse they pick and why. This is more than a demonstration, it is high stakes horse shopping!
- Saturday,
1 - 2 pm, Cow Palace Arena
Three professional trainers work with three horses who know only what they learned at the track. It is day one of a month of training, and a VIP panel of judges will evaluate the trainers' performances. Steuart Pittman will engage the trainers and the judges in discussion throughout to ensure that the audience leaves with with an appreciation for Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and new insights into working with spirited horses of any breed. The same horses and trainers will reappear a month later at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo.
- Saturday,
4 - 5 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
Steuart Pittman and Lady Legends Jockey, Andrea Seefeld Knight, will demonstrate similarities and differences between the riding style of a jockey and what we do over jumps, in the hunt field, on the cross country course and in the show ring. It's a perspective on riding that applies to all disciplines because nothing matters more to a horse than balance and tact.
- Sunday, 2 - 3 pm, Cow Palace Arena
Steuart Pittman works with some of his local students on ex-racehorses to show how the boundaries that we establish as riders create relaxation and confidence in horses who are bred and trained to run. He demonstrates the use of basic dressage training as a tool to end the anxiety that results in impulsive behavior over jumps.
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Steuart
Pittman, Jr. (Retired Racehorse Training Project) - is based at Dodon
Farm in Davidsonville, MD, where he breeds and trains horses primarily for
eventing. He is best known as the owner and rider of America's only living
Thoroughbred stallion to have evented successfully at the Advanced level.
This stallion, Salute the Truth, is a retired racehorse and now a very
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Scott
Purdum Advantage Horsemanship, booth 1515, 1516, 1605, 1606 |
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Friday, 5 - 6 pm, Exhibition Hall ArenaBalance & Collection for English & Western Riding
- Saturday, 11 - noon, Education Corral
Human Error? The Mistakes We Make
- Sunday, 12 - 1 pm, Exhibition Hall Arena
Advanced Maneuvers; From Reining to Western Pleasure
Biography
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Scott Purdum (General Training) - has owned, ridden, and worked around horses all his life. He started riding at age three and immediately his parents recognized his love and natural abilities towards these animals. A few months after he had been taking lessons under the guidance of his trainer Jill Price, Scott became anxious to get his own horse. After a brief search Scott picked out his first horse which his parents purchased for him. Scott began his show career at age six and has continued riding and showing hunters and pleasure horses since. He attended the University of MD for one year as a student in their Equine Management Program. He also worked as an intern with a top rated Quarter Horse trainer, Ken Adkins, in West Virginia, whom he also assisted at the AQHA Congress in Ohio. Scott has dedicated himself recently to bringing horses and people together through mutual respect and trust. |
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Frank Reilly Equine Medical and Surgical, booth 129
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- Saturday, 1 - 2 pm, Main Seminar Hall
Equine Insulin Resistance
Equine Insulin Resistance is the number one cause of foot pain/laminitis in the world. Why is it such a growing problem? Dr. Reilly discusses the newest research from the Laminitis Institute meeting in Nov, 2011, why many horses are misdiagnosed due to improper testing, latest research from U. of Minnesota study, why it is different from Equine Cushings and how to avoid foot problems.
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Frank Reilly (Equine Insulin Resistance) - An Equine Veterinarian for 23 years, Dr. Frank Reilly graduated from the University of Illinois with three degrees. He has worked with 6 world-record holders and numerous track record holders at racetracks in MD, PA and FL . He currently works on pleasure, show hunter and jumpers, dressage and race horses. Dr. Reilly established a website three years ago that is now #1 in the world for Equine Insulin and was the guest speaker on the subject at this year's International Hoof Care Summit, the world’s largest farrier convention. |
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Neva Kittrell Scheve EquiSpirit Trailers, Space K |
- Saturday,
2 - 3 pm, Main Seminar HallChoosing the Right Tow Vehicle & Hitch
Many people are confused when it comes to choosing the tow vehicle for their horse trailer. It's important to be safe when you are on the road, so it's crucial to pick the right combination. Do you need a full sized truck or can you downsize and use your vehicle as an everyday vehicle that pulls your trailer on the weekends? It's really not so hard to choose the right vehicle once you know how to add up the numbers.
Biography
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Neva Kittrell Scheve (Trailer & Tow Vehicle Selection & Safety) - Neva Kittrell Scheve, and her husband Tom, are authors of the nationally recognized textbook The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining and Servicing a Horse Trailer. Neva has two other horse trailer books to her credit including Equine Emergencies On The Road, written with Jim Hamilton, DVM. Neva, who is also a clinician, has written numerous articles on horse trailer safety; she is a staff writer on horse trailer safety for Trail Blazer Magazine. Neva and Tom designed and developed the EquiSpirit and EquiBreeze line of horse trailers which are manufactured in Kinston North Carolina. |
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Susan
Schoenian
Extension Specialist, Univ of MD University of Maryland, booth 905, 906 |
- Friday, 5 - 6 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Using Fecal Egg Counts to Improve Worm Control in Horses
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Susan Schoenian- is a Sheep and Goat specialist at the Western Maryland Research & Education Center. She has been with University of Maryland Extension since 1988. Previously, she served as a Regional Farm Management Specialist for the Eastern Shore region and a county agricultural agent in Wicomico County. Susan holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and Montana State University, respectively. She conducts the annual Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test, in which selection for parasite resistance and parasite resilience is a major goal. Susan has taught integrated parasite management to over 1,000 producers, agricultural professionals, youth and veterinarians in more than 12 states and provinces. She is a member of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. |
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Brenda
Senseney ECTRA and Old Dominion Endurance Rides, booth 2102 |
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unday, 9:15 - 10 am, Main Seminar HallTales From the Trails; Endurance & Competitive Rides
Brenda explains similarities & differences between 25, 50 and 100-mile endurance and competitive trail rides with emphasis on horse and rider care. She shares her personal experiences on “Lessons Learned for Safety” – what to do and NOT do at a distance trail event! Some are funny, some are sad; learn from her experiences and avoid mistakes during the stress of distance riding. Brenda's mantra “It ain’t over till it’s over” has helped her to finish rides – even make top 10!
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Brenda Senseney (Endurance, Competitive Trail Riding) - Brenda has been distance riding for over 30 years with over 13,000 miles in both competitive trail and endurance. She rides mounted on Appaloosas, Tennessee Walking horses and horses cross-bred with Arabians or Thoroughbreds. Brenda is a current member of Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association (ECTRA) and the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC). These two organizations sanction over 100 rides annually in the Northeast region with distances of 25 to 100 miles. She has trained and competed three Appaloosas to ApHC Distance National Championships and one Tennessee Walking Horse to five TWHBEA Distance Riding National Championships. Brenda also has over 25 years experience as an ECTRA lay judge and she has held distance riding clinics and seminars for horse clubs and 4-H groups for over 20 years. Brenda is currently residing with her husband Greg and three horses in Knoxville, MD. |
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- Biography
Dr.
Rebecca Splan - Dr. Splan’s responsibilities include teaching Equine Science courses, conducting research, coaching the Virginia Tech Horse Judging Team and coordinating the Virginia Tech Equine Internship Program. Her research focuses primarily on genetic evaluation and selection procedures for performance horses, equine conformation and biomechanics, and the conservation of genetic diversity in rare breeds of horses and cattle. - Biography
Kathleen Tabor, Esq.
- is a solo practitioner of the Law Office of Kathleen JP Tabor, LLC. She has a general civil practice with a special focus on equine and agricultural businesses, and equine activities and ownership. Kathleen is also a trained civil mediator and a trained collaborate law practitioner; licensed to practice in Maryland and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Kathleen practices from Howard County, but serves clients throughout the State. Kathleen has had a lifelong passion for horses. She loves all breeds and has a deep respect for the varied disciplines and activities horses may be involved in. Kathleen has had the pleasure of owning a Quarter Horse gelding, an Arabian-Appaloosa mare, an Arab/App/Morgan gelding and an Andalusian mare. As a licensed commercial carriage driver in the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore, she drove Belgians and Percherons. Ms. Tabor also held a pari-mutuel teller’s license with the Maryland Jockey Club prior to entering the University of Baltimore, School of Law. She now owns a young Morgan gelding, Statesman Midnite Cowboy, and considers herself a pleasure rider.
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Angelo
Telatin
(Equine Psychology, Jumpers) - is the Director of the Equine Studies Program at Delaware Valley College and one of only 64 British Horse Society Fellows in the world. This qualification, only awarded to those considered to be reliable ambassadors of the sport, is described by the BHS as "the jewel in your equestrian crown." He also has a master’s degree “Laurea” from the University of Padua, one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. For his final thesis in Equine Behavior he explored “The Comparison between Equine Training Techniques and the Psychology of Learning.” This unique life experience allowed him to fuse the academic discoveries in animal communication with horse training techniques into a new and powerful training tool: Conscious Horsemanship.
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Lizzy
Traband (Trick Riding, Hunters) - is an inspiration to those she meets. Born with only one hand, she embraces life with a compassion,
determination and dignity that is beyond her years. She has wonderful results with her animals based on the
love of her animals, effort to understand them and consistent and basic training approach. She has developed
her own program for starting her horses and taking them right through to competing over fences and performing
bridleless. She has identified key skills and checkpoints for the rider and horse that can readily take any
rider and horse combo to a greater level of rideability, achievement and ultimately enjoyment for both the
rider and horse during their time spent together. The beauty of it is that she has taken what others have made
very complicated and has made it simple! A seasoned performer, Lizzy has performed all over the US and in
Canada. She was a headliner at Breyerfest and was one of 43 invited to perform and teach at the 2010 World
Equestrian Games. She was the youngest to ever compete in the International Hunter Futurity riding three
youngsters to top ten honors, securing the breeder of these youngsters the top breeder award at the highest
paying young hunter competition in the country. She inspired and was recipient of the United State Hunter
Jumper Association “Living the Dream” grant providing her the opportunity to train in Wellington, FL. Only
thirteen years old, she presents in a very simplistic, organized and insightful manner that inspires a “can do”
belief in those that see her in action. - Saturday,
5 - 6 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Students from
various Equine programs share their experiences in selecting a college and
participating in collegiate equine activities.
- Friday,
4 - 5 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography
Dr. Les Vough - retired as Forage Crops Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2006. His extension and research focus was on Forage Systems Management. He has written numerous extension publications on forage production, quality and utilization, including evaluating hay quality. He currently serves as a consultant to NRCS and the Maryland Grazers Network as well as being involved in a hay production and marketing business with his brother.
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1
Biography
Brooke Vrany
(Horse Rescue, Unwanted Horse Issues) - is the director of Programs and
Emergency Services for Days End Farm Horse Rescue. She has seven years of
experience in emergency rescue and dealing with sick, injured, and downed
horses. Brooke is certified in Large Animal Rescue and has received training
in the use of large animal rescue equipment, large animal rescue lift
systems and operations, scene management and operations, trailers and
trailer operations, water rescue operations, night time animal rescue, biosecurity and zoonoses. Brooke is on the board of directors for Maryland SART. State Animal Response Teams (SART) are interagency state organizations
dedicated to preparing, planning, responding and recovering during animal
emergencies in the United States.
Brooke is the
director of Days End’s Animal Response Teams and has assisted in Hurricane
Ravaged areas and responds to numbers of local calls monthly from horse
owners, veterinarians or fire department officials in regards to individual
horse rescue situations. She has been instrumental in saving the lives of
many horses that found ways to put themselves in surreal situations,
sometimes beyond belief.
- Sunday,
noon - 1 pm,
Main Seminar Hall
Biography
Regina Welsh
(Steeplechase Racing) - has worked in the horse industry for 20+ years. She has served as the Executive Director of the North American Pt-to-Pt Association (NAPPA) since 2000, currently serves as a National Steeplechase Foundation Board Member and is also a licensed steeplechase racehorse trainer.
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- Saturday,
6 - 7 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall Biography
Jim Wells - Bio
coming soon
- Saturday,
3 - 4 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall
Biography Dr. Nat White - is the Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. After receiving a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1971, he completed an internship and residency in surgery at the University of California-Davis from 1971 to 1973, and earned a master of science in pathology at Kansas State University in 1976. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). Dr. White, who has served on the faculties of both Kansas State University and the University of Georgia, joined the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in 1985, and held the position of Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Surgery at Virginia Tech from 1987 to 2003. A world-renowned expert in colic, Dr. White has authored several books on the topic including Equine Acute Abdomen and Handbook of Equine Colic, as well as the surgical texts Current Techniques in Equine Surgery and Lameness and Current Practice of Equine Surgery. He has been a director for the ACVS Veterinary Symposium since 1997 and is a past president of the ACVS and of the ACVS Research and Education Foundation. Dr. White is a former director-at-large for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and is currently AAEP Immediate Past President. Dr. White’s research interests include pathophysiology of ischemia-reperfusion, epidemiology of colic, abdominal and orthopedic surgery, and treatment of orthopedic diseases. He is a member of the AAEP, the ACVS and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Jeannie
Whited (Side Saddle Riding) - has been riding aside for over 20 years.
Sidesaddle riding, far from being a thing of the past, is growing in
popularity. Today's riders, men as well as women, are attracted to the
sidesaddle for its history, versatility, novelty and security.
Biography Dr. Carissa Wickens - is an Assistant Professor of Equine Science in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Delaware. She also serves as the Equine Extension Specialist for the state of Delaware. Carissa completed her Ph.D. in Animal Behavior and Welfare at Michigan State University in May 2009. The focus of her doctoral research was stereotypic behavior in horses, with an emphasis on the oral stereotypy of crib-biting. During her Ph.D. program, Carissa also assisted with the development of an online Animal Welfare Assessment Course funded through the USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program and the online Horse Behavior and Welfare Course offered through My Horse University. Dr. Wickens teaches undergraduate animal science courses focused on the horse, and delivers both adult and youth equine education and outreach programs. Currently, Carissa teaches Introduction to Equine Science and Equine Management and guest lectures on equine topics in other Animal and Food Sciences courses including Introduction to Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Behavior.
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Keith
Wills (Farm Financing) - is an account executive for MidAtlantic Farm
Credit, one of the largest agricultural and rural lenders in the
mid-Atlantic region. He works in MidAtlantic’s Bel Air office, and focuses
on loans to the equine industry.
- Friday,
6 - 7 pm, University of MD Seminar Hall Biography Kristen Wilson
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earned a B.S. degree in Animal Science - Equine Industry from the University of Florida in 2003. She remained at University of Florida to earn a M.S. degree in Extension Education with a minor in Youth Development in 2005. As the Extension Horse Specialist for University of Maryland Extension, Kristen provides statewide leadership for the Maryland 4-H Horse Program by coordinating statewide equine contests and educational programs for 4-Hers, volunteers and county educators. In addition, she teaches within the Institute of Applied Agriculture's Equine Business Management Program.
- Saturday,
5 - 6 pm,
Education Corral
- Sunday,
3 - 4 pm, Education Corral Biography Brendan
Wise
- (General Training) is a John and Josh Lyons Certified Trainer who is devoted to building the relationship between horse and rider through communication and trust. He has experience with many different disciplines including dressage, reining, racing, hunter/jumper and more. Brendan grew up loving horses and began riding at a very young age. As his riding improved he began to be more interested in the training side of horsemanship. His love for people and their horses has driven him to discovering how to better communicate with our horses. He believes that if riders can establish a clear language that both the horse and rider understand, then there is nothing the two can’t accomplish.
- Saturday,
- Sunday, Biography Trey Young
( Horsemanship, Roping) - the American Horseman, is an accomplished, relatively new face on the training scene. Trey's technique and philosophy in training mirrors that of the "natural horsemanship" style of training widely used today. While many trainers are indeed successful in this style, Trey seems to excel in it. His passion for the horse and rider is so evident when first meeting him that you know immediately you have chosen the right trainer for your horse. Having worked with other horsemen such as Chris Cox, Jay Holmes and others, Trey's knowledge and experience are invaluable tools that contribute to the success he has enjoyed in his relationship with the horse. Young will be welcomed to HRTV from the family’s 3-Y Ranch in Crawfordville, FL, exhibiting a “natural horsemanship” style that encourages and fosters success for both the rider and the horse. The first in a series of Young’s valuable lessons will debut on HRTV Dish Network.
Dr.
Rebecca Splan
Assistant Professor, Equine Science, Virginia Tech
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, booth 907
It’s in the Genes; How to Breed Your Next Champion
Kathleen J.P. Tabor, Esq.
Attorney-At-Law, Collaborative Practitioner and Civil Mediator
University of Maryland, booth 905, 906
Get Everything in Writing
Kathleen provides speaker services to horse and pony clubs, breed and sport associations, as well as to her colleagues in the legal profession. She has presented at the Maryland Horse World Expo, Annual Equine Law Conference in Kentucky, with the Maryland State Bar Association and various state and local groups. She has authored articles on equine law issues: Benefits and Liabilities of Equine Industry – The Significance of Equine Activities, MSBA Bar Journal (September 2007) and Mediation and Arbitration Clauses in Equine Contracts, ABA Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries (Fall 2004). Kathleen co-authored with Jan I. Berlage, esquire, a book on horses and law, Maryland Equine Law, released June, 2011. She is one of the founding members and a current member of the Animal Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA). Among her many clients, Ms. Tabor is General Counsel for the Friends of Gunpowder Falls/Graham Area Equestrian Center, a non-profit equestrian center located in Baltimore County and for the national organization, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association, LLC. In 2009, Ms. Tabor was appointed to the board of directors of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. She is a member of the Maryland Horse Council, the American Horse Council, Maryland Farm Bureau Equine Committee, the Howard County Farm Bureau, Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club, Maryland State Bar Association and Howard County Bar Association.
Angelo
Telatin
Conscious Horsemanship,
booth 1103
Equine Learning Theories
This talk is an introduction to the non associative, associative and cognitive learning in horses and the role they play in their day to day life and training.
Clicker Training Your Horse
Learn how clicker training your horse will improve your relationship and speed learning.
Use Learning Psychology to Achieve Light Aids
"Theory without practice: useless. Practice without theory: senseless." This old saying is still very true when applied to current horse training. During history, the schools of horsemanship, including the modern Natural Horsemanship, have focused on developing a series of empirical exercises that, if performed in the correct way, give the possibility of obtaining a great level of training. Unfortunately, only those who are naturally gifted with horse sense are able to use those exercise successfully, because the reasons and the timing that make them successful are not explained. At the same time, the academic world has long discovered how animals learn and what are the best ways to communicate with them. However, all these notions are useless if they are not translated into the horse’s language. Angelo has developed a fusion between these two worlds. Learn how improving communication with your horse can make your daily training more successful.
Telatin has personally won and coached many students to win numerous championships in show jumping. He is the head coach for the Delaware Valley College Intercollegiate Dressage Team (IDA) and he prepares riders for regional and national competitions where they have won many individual and team medals. His most recent accomplishments include coaching the 2011 IDA Reserve National Championship Team and Individual Champion.
Presentation participants remark that his approach to horses pinpoints what has previously been the “missing link” in their horses’ training because his teaching is easy to understand and applicable to every riders’ abilities and daily riding practices. His approach features no gimmicks and no new training techniques, just sound horsemanship. He is currently looking forward to this October when he will give a presentation of his theories at the International Society of Equitation Science Convention in Holland. cc
Lizzy
Traband
Taiji
Horsemanship, booth 1312
Tricks, Sensory Training & Fun With Horses
It is fun to have a horse that can do tricks, but the best thing about trick training is all the basic groundwork they learn. They become easier to handle on the ground. Sensory training is a "must" for every horse. Simply put, a horse who is comfortable to a wider range of situations is just plain safer. In this session we introduce you to trick training and sensory training. And be prepared to join in as we asked for some participants from the crowd to help us demonstrate a few "other" things we do to have fun with our horses!
Bonding; Where It All Begins
What is bonding? Bonding is having a horse trust you and focus on you! We will show you how you can easily bond with your horse. This is where all of our training starts. We will show you how to easily bond with your horses & discuss some of the myths associated with "round penning". There is nothing cooler than a horse that follows you around and can work at "liberty" ….no tack, no bridle….just you…just the horse…just cool!!
Intro to Bridleless Riding
Bridleless riding and jumping is really very easy. This is one of Lizzy's favorite things to do with her horses! Bridleless riding is about mastering very simple skills that let you do very advanced work with your horse. These exercises are also great just to make your horse more enjoyable and safe to ride, even for the recreational trail rider. In this demo, we show you the simple skills that are at the heart of of a good riding foundation and also prepare both the horse and rider to ride bridleless. We will be sure to share a little bridleless freestyle, as well!
Undergraduate Equine College Panel
Panel includes: Ali Chisholm, Nicole Fiorellino, Dan Bruce & Courtney Dyson
Dr.
Les Vough
Extension Specialist (retired), University of Maryland
University of Maryland, booth 905, 906
Hay
Quality
Brooke Vrany
Days End Farm Horse Rescue, booth B1, B2
Large Animal Emergency Response
Regina
Welsh
Maryland Steeplechase Association,
booth 1423
Steeplechasing 101
Regina’s career in the equine industry began in the eventing world. Coupled with foxhunting, this gave her the perfect background to produce well-balanced, good jumping racehorses. Before becoming a licensed trainer in 1999, Regina traveled nationally and internationally working as an assistant for several top steeplechase trainers. Her focus as a trainer is primarily coaching amateur jockeys and training timber horses.
Her career highlights include training Bug River to victory in the prestigious Maryland Hunt Cup in 2004 and 2006, as well as 2nd place finishes in 2005 and 2007. She was Maryland Steeplechase Association Overall Leading Trainer in 2009, has produced several leading timber horses in Maryland and has coached many young riders along the way to victory at the sanctioned levels. Her focus within NAPPA is to promote, perpetuate and preserve the sport of steeplechase racing through the involvement of amateur and young riders, as well as educating the public on the many facets of steeplechase racing.
Regina is also enjoys foxhunting with friends up and down the eastern seaboard. She is not only about racing horses, but is very involved in the world of sailboat racing. If she’s not on a horse, she can be found somewhere on a boat. She also enjoys running (1/2 marathons, long distance relays, 5 and 10ks, etc), but is relieved that her racehorses have a better record than she does on her own two feet.
Jim
Wells
Recruiter, The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Maryland, booth 905, 906
Dr.
Nat White
Virginia Tech
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, booth 907
The
Curse of Foot Lameness; How to Make the Diagnosis
The
Curse of Foot Lameness;
What Treatments Are Available
Jeannie
Whited
International Side-Saddle Organization, booth 115
Side-Saddles; What to Look For & Where to Find It
So, you've decided you'd like your own side-saddle, but who sells them? The prices range from a couple bucks to thousands of dollars; how do you know what's worth it? This lecture is a discussion of side-saddles for different disciplines, how to evaluate side-saddles from pictures, and what resources are available for more information.
Jeannie is an International Side-Saddle Organization (ISSO) certified
instructor. In 2005, she was awarded Regional Representative of the Year for
her work in Northern Virginia. Her students include show-bound juniors as
well as adults on the USEF A-circuit, but primarily those riding just for
the joy of it. Jeannie's first loves are Hunters and Dressage, but she also
learned Western and Saddleseat aside. Jeannie teaches both English and
Western riders, on the flat and over fences, her specialty being beginning
sidesaddle riders. While emphasizing safety for horse and rider, ISSO helps you discover the
fun and art of riding aside.
Dr.
Carissa Wickens
Assistant
Professor, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Delaware
University of Maryland, booth 905, 906
Pavlov’s Horses? An Introduction to Equine Learning Terminology & Training Psychology
Keith
Wills
Account Executive/Commercial
Farm Credit, Booth 513, 514
A Loan Is a Loan, of Course of Course
Keith Wills, loan officer and equine specialist, shares his thoughts and findings about the Maryland equine industry. In addition to his findings, his presentation covers how financing options and regulations have evolved, and why business plans and financial statements are critical. Keith helps you understand what you can expect when looking for a lender and how to find a financing source!
Keith has been involved in the equine community for almost fifteen years. In
November, he was appointed by Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. to the
Maryland Horse Industry Board, a group created to promote the horse industry
in Maryland. He is also a board member of Baltimore County Farm Bureau, the
Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, and the Maryland Horse Council. He serves as
treasurer of the following organizations: Baltimore County Farm Bureau
Agricultural Education Foundation, Baltimore County Extension Advisory
Council, and Baltimore County Agricultural Resource Center.
MidAtlantic Farm Credit has fifteen offices throughout central Maryland, the
Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, as well as southeastern
Pennsylvania.
Kristen Wilson
Extension Horse Specialist,
University of MD Extension
University of Maryland, booth 905, 906
Harnessing the Horse Power of the Web
- Friday,
5
- 6 pm, Education Corral
Brendan
Wise
Brendan Wise Horsemanship, booth
1318
Over Riding Your Horse? How to Simplify Your Riding
Are you frustrated? Is your horse frustrated? So many of our horse related problems come down to bad communication and poor leadership. One of the easiest and quickest ways to help with poor communication is to simplify how we’re talking to our horses! Consistency and clarity are the keys to communication. By simplifying our riding we can ensure that we are clear and consistent with our riding and our cues. Brendan walks you through quick, simple, easy steps and exercises to make your riding more simple and help you communicate clearly with your horse.
Simple Exercises to Build Communication
We all want to achieve the goal of feeling “one” with our horses. The only way to achieve that goal is through clear and consistent communication. We need to make sure that we are speaking a language that we understand and our horses also understand. Brendan shows you simple exercises to establish and strengthen the communication between you and your horse. Take the next step towards the ultimate ride with your horse!
Round Pen 101
The round pen is a valuable tool to any horse owner. Whether you’re starting an unbroke horse, working at liberty, improving ground manners or just having good fun, the round pen is a great place to take your horse’s performance to the next level. Join Brendan as he works with a horse in the round pen establishing control, teaching communication and building the relationship with the greatest animal on this earth… the horse!
Though reining is Brendan’s greatest passion, he has studied many disciplines and has learned to use all of them for the horse’s benefit. “It’s all about good horsemanship”, Brendan says. Whether it is a medal winning performance, or safety on the trail, Brendan can help you and your horse achieve your dreams. He’s the “Wise” choice for you and your horse!
Trey
Young
The American Horseman,
booth 1609
Roping; The History, the Sport & Getting Started
Low
Pressure Horsemanship
The HRTV series will follow Trey as he travels throughout the country, as well as his 3-Y Ranch in Crawfordville, Florida. Trey’s horsemanship can be applied to any breed or discipline, in any situation. He will be working with several top horsemen, featuring roping, cutting, cow work and unlimited trail situations. He will also demonstrate new and exciting ways to show how a horse can do different jobs that people have never seen. If your horse has developed bad habits, or gives you problems in certain areas, Trey’s philosophy is that bad habits are simply the result of the horse not being taught properly from the beginning. His gentle, yet authoritative style produces proven results every time he handles the horse. Whatever disciplines you ride, there are certain basic developmental measures that are essential for all breeds and applicable to all disciplines, especially during the groundwork of your horse. Trey's style of "pressure and release" training produces a desirable response from the horse in a relatively short period of time.