March 2022 Issue

Page 30 March 2022 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Classic. He wrote the top selling book, “SONNYISMS, The Horse Lovers Guide to Common Sense”. He represented the US in an international colt starting competition, competing against Canadian Glen Stewart and David Simons from Australia. He founded “Hooves for Hope” a special needs program for children with Autism. See Sonny Garguilo at the Natural Horsemanship booth 420, 421. Amanda Grev, PhD Forage Considerations for Easy Keepers (Fri., 11 am, Seminar Hall B) Dr. Amanda Grev joined the University of Maryland Exten- sion team in 2019 as the Pasture and Forage Extension Special- ist where she provides pasture and forage-related education, programming, and resources. Amanda received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, where her research focused on the inter- action between equine nutrition, forages, and pasture management. She moved to the East Coast with her horse Riata. See Amanda Grev PhD at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Kenny Harlow Moving Out; Extend Your Horse’s Stride in All Gaits (Thurs., 6 pm, Equine Arena) Ground Control & Standing for Mounting (Fri., 2 pm, round Pen Arena) Shoulder Control; Lateral Movements & Spins (Sat., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Back in the Saddle; Confidence for the Fearful Rider (Sat., 4 pm, Round Pen Arena) You’re Going to Get a Ticket; Speed Control for Your Horse (Sun., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Kenny is a graduate of John Lyons’ very first certification program and has trained 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 NBC Weekend Today Show. His farm in Cumberland VA is the first equine training school recognized by the state of Virginia. He teach- es a yearlong equine training program, offers horse and rider training vacations, and travels the east coast with his quarter horse gelding, Critter, teaching 2 or 3 day riding clinics. Visit Kenny Harlow at the Training with Trust booth 315, 316. Sandy Hart-Long Fundamentals of Footing & Arena Construction (Thurs., 6 pm, 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 beginner (Continued from page 28) (Continued on page 34)