February 2021 Issue

Page 18 February 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Lori Kaminski has been elected to serve as President/CEO of Dressage at Devon (DAD) for the 2021 year. “This will be her 12th year serving as president and we sincerely thank her for her dedication and commitment to making this an amazing show. Under her leadership, DAD held a very successful virtual show in 2020 and we look forward to be- ing on the show grounds with her in 2021,” said Robbie Kankus, former Chair of the Board, and currently serving as an advisor to the Board. Lori has been instrumental in bringing about positive changes in the show, including adding Born in the USA and working with the United States Dressage Foundation to pilot many suc- cessful programs and classes in the Breed Division. Anne Gribbons and Ann Snipes-Moss will each serve for a second three-year term on the DAD Board of Directors. “Both have been valued members of the Board. Their input has been invaluable, especially this year as the equestrian community continues to face unprecedented challenges,” added Kankus. Anne Gribbons was the U.S. Equestrian Federation technical advisor for dressage from 2010- 2012. She has trained and shown 15 horses of her own to Grand Prix and competed in 10 nation- al championships, as well as in Europe, including the Aachen CHIO (Germany). Seven of her Lori Kaminski Elected Dressage at Devon President horses have been named U.S. Dressage Federation Horse of the Year, and she was a member of the 1995 Pan American Games U. S. silver-medal team. Anne is a Federation Equestre Internaio- nale five-star judge, and she was a member of the FEI Dressage Committee from 2010-2013. She was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame in 2013. Anne is a columnist for the Chronicle of the Horse and a collection of those columns is now available in her book “Col- lective Remarks.” Anne Snipes Moss has served on many equestrian related non-profit boards and commit- tees. These include: Cochran Hunt Club Board, United States Pony Club National Examiner and National Examiner Commit- tee, USDF Historical Recognition and Freestyle Committee and is a Past President of the Delaware Valley Combined Training Asso- ciation (DVCTA). She has also attended USDF/USEF Dressage Judge Seminars and is a USEF ‘r’ Dressage Judge and a USEF ‘R’ Western Dressage Judge. Anne has been a member of DVCTA and has volunteered on the DAD Committee for more than 15 years, adding her experience and expertise to the show. Mark your calendars for Dressage at Devon 2021, Sep- tember 28 to October 3. To re- ceive updates all year, subscribe to the DAD Newsletter at www. dressageatdevon.org . Kool Kurtains, ‘Cause the Bugs Will Come Kool Kurtains™ provide the most advanced technology for passive cooling available to the equestrian and agricultural markets. Equally important, Kool Kurtains screen out in- sects and birds without the use of chemicals. Kool Kurtains utilize their exclusive textile, CS80, which is scientifically proven to deflect up to 80% of the sun’s heat rays while simul- taneously allowing for airflow. Extremely durable, antimicro- bial, and flame retardant, Kool Kurtains’ unique panel design allows for easy coverage of almost any size aisle, run-in, stall or shed row. The panel design also allows for easy access for tractors/equipment as well as horses and people. Also available are Dutch Door and window covers, horse trailers, kennels and custom work. Kool Kurtains, and all materials, are 100% sourced and manufac- tured in the USA. Kool Kurtains can produce a cool, bug-free haven for horses and can significantly reduce use of fans and insecticides making for a healthier environment for both horses and people. Kool Kurtains are affordable: a run-in shed or barn aisle 12 ft wide by 8 ft tall requires five 8 ft panels for a cost of under $450. and will last for years. Easy to install, Kool Kurtains come in three standard colors; Black, Dark Bay and Natural Weave and in 8 standard lengths; 7 ft to 10 ft in 6-inch increments. Custom sizes too. Introduced to the US mar- ket nearly ten years ago, Kool Kurtains have steadily captured marketshare with thousands of satisfied customers. Over a third of Kool Kurtains customers purchase a second order. Sold through most major equine catalogs such as Smart Pak, State Line Tack, Riding Warehouse, Horse.com, Kool Kurtains are also available directly via www. KoolKurtains.com. They are available to assist via phone or email to assess your needs and make recommendations. For additional information, visit www.koolkurtains.com, email info@KoolKurtains.com or call/ text (240) 388-0565. Coming in the March issue! To advertise, call (717) 509-9800 www.eastcoastequestrian.net TWO FEATURES! Real Estate Showcase, Equine Events & Experts Related advertisers who buy a 1/4 page or larger ad will receive a FREE, 200-300 word article. Plus, social media support! Advertising Deadline: Feb. 12