March 2020 Issue

Page 30 March 2020 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN through safe, effective techniques bearing results. His revamped exercises make training faster, and allow a solid understanding of a firm training foundation. Visit Kenny Harlow at the Training with Trust booth 315, 316. Sandy Hart-Long Fixing Problem Arenas (Thurs., 6 pm, Seminar Hall A) Footing Options (Sun., 10 am, Seminar Hall A) Sandy Hart-Long has ex- tensive experience as a rider and judge, along with over 15 years in the footing industry, She brings a comprehensive perspective to the topic of Arena Footing. She has advised hundreds of clients, from backyard enthusiasts and begin- ner riders to large-scale com- mercial facilities and Olympic champions, on arena construc- tion, footing selection, and arena maintenance. See Sandy Hart-Long at the FICS of Maryland. Inc. booth 422, 423. Kaitlyn Heckner Build a Better Relationship with Your Horse (Thurs., 6 pm, Round Pen Arena) Achieving Total Body Control (Fri., 6 pm, Round Pen Arena) The Finished Horse (Sun., 9:10 am, Equine Arena) Kaitlyn, Forest Hill, MD, be- gan restarting problem horses as a child which became a career creat- ing safe, quiet and controlled hors- es for performance and pleasure using natural horsemanship and basic dressage principles. Kaitlyn has trained under the country’s top trainers, studied equine science and continues to learn. The winner of the 2015 Days End Trainers chal- lenge and runner up in the 2018 Rescued to Stardom Challenge, Kaitlyn also shows successfully at East Coast Ranch riding events in and around Maryland. Visit Kaitlyn Heckner at KT’s Natural Performance Horses booth 320. Tara Jones A Seamless Transition from Senior Horse to Performance Horse (Thurs., 1 pm, Equine Arena) Finding Tension in My Body That’s Affecting My Riding; Using PEMF (Fri., 1 pm, Seminar Hall A) Poll on Point; Using the Poll to Unlock the Topline (Fri., 3 pm, Round Pen Arena) Cavesson Training; the Art of Shaping the Horse’s Body (Sat., 5 pm, Round Pen Arena) Using Alternative Methods to Make Training & Riding More Productive (Sun., 1 pm, Seminar Hall B) Tara Jones, a certified trainer and author, is the owner of Piece- ful Solutions Riding and Training in Telford, Pa. Her talent ranges from colt starting, restarting, be- havioral issues and rehabilitation. A former RRP competitor, she specializes in ex racehorses. Her newest endeavor is the Muscle Modification lunging system which is based on classical princi- ples, anatomy and conformation, and the science of movement. See Tara Jones at the Piece- ful Solutions booth 322. Laura Kenny, MS Sugar in Forages & the Links to Laminitis (Fri., 3 pm, Seminar Hall B) Laura is an Equine Natural Resources Educator for Penn State Extension who works with horse farm owners and managers to improve pasture and manure management, which benefits the horses and the environment. She received her BS from Rutgers University in Equine Science and worked for Rutgers Cooper- ative Extension for several years before starting a MS in Plant Biology, also at Rutgers. Visit Laura Kenny at the Penn State University booth 215, 216. Melisa Klem Buying Your Dream Farm (Sun., 11 am, Seminar Hall B) Melisa worked for a local Grand Prix dressage trainer and competed throughout the Mid-At- lantic region, including both the CBLM and USDF Regional Championships on several differ- ent horses. In 2010, she and her husband, searching for a farm of their own, became frustrated by the lack of knowledge realtors had regarding turnkey equestrian farms. She left a career in the non-profit sector for a new path in real estate. At Hagan Realty she quickly became one of Mary- land’s premiere equestrian agents and built a successful team, The Homestead Group, whose agents are all life-long equestrians. Visit Melisa Klem at The Homestead Team of Hagan Real- ty booth 238. Andrea Kocher, MPS Opportunities in the Penn 4-H Horse Program (Fri., 4 pm, Seminar Hall B) Andrea is an Equine Extension Specialist and Instructor of Equine Science in the Department of Ani- mal Science at Penn State Univer- sity. She works closely with youth extension programs, supporting the PA 4-H Horse Program through curriculum development and program implementation. She also develops state 4-H horse curricula and reference materials and assists with development and coordination of educational programs, horse shows, judging contests, clinics, and seminars. Visit Andrea Kocher, MPS at the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program booth 233, 234. Dr. Erica Machtinger Farm Fly & Tick Control; Myths, Mysteries & Methods (Fri., 1 pm, Seminar Hall B) Dr. Erica Machtinger holds a B.S. from the University of Delaware inWildlife Conservation and Ecology and a MSc and PhD in Entomology from the University of Florida. She has focused on study- ing biological control agents of filth flies affecting livestock and equine facilities, and integrated tick man- agement. AnAssistant Professor of Entomology at Penn State and a CertifiedWildlife Biologist® with 33 scientific publications in print or review, she is the principal investi- gator for the Veterinary Entomology Laboratory. Her research focuses on arthropod pests of veterinary con- cern. Erika has competed through the intermediate level in eventing and is a USDF silver medalist. Visit Erica Machtinger at the Penn State University booth 215, 216. Helene McKernen Permanent Horse ID; Microchipping (Fri., 2 pm, Seminar Hall B) Helene trained in open jump- ing and cross country at the Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Olympic Training Center. Now retired, as an Equine Research Associate at Penn State, she did educational presenta- tions and research on the National Equine Identification System, the Chesapeake Bay Nutrient and Sediment Management Study, the Equine Environmental Stewardship Program and Environmentally Friendly Farm Program, coordinat- ed equine programs and conducted workshops and presentations for youth and adults. Visit Helene McKernen at the Penn State University booth 215, 216. (Continued from page 28) (Continued on page 32)