March 2022 Issue

Page 8 March 2022 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN The newest event at Horse World Expo features 501c3 horse res- cues in and around the Mid-Atlantic region presenting horses unbroke to saddle and bridle, at least 3 years of age, of any breed of horse, pony or mule, to be trained in any riding discipline. These horses are to be available for adoption at the start of the event. Each horse, trainer and rescue began this multilevel competition in December. The journey from rescued to stardombegan as trainers, selected by each rescue, worked with their horse to take them from unbroke to riding. Each rescue has documented their horse’s progress via social media, live feeds, open house clinics and other media outlets. At the end of this 3-month long journey the horses will appear at Horse World Expo. Each horse will present an in-hand freestyle and an under-saddle freestyle. At the end of the event the ultimate winner will be each rescued horse, who will be a step closer to finding a new adoptive home. The rescues will be competing for cash and prizes as well. Rescued to Stardom In-Hand Competition (Fri., 10:10 am, Equine Arena) Rescued to Stardom Finale (Sat., 2 pm, Equine Arena) Australian eventing rider, Dominic Schramm, has international riding experience that sets him apart from many of his peers. A dedicated and determined athlete, Schramm has demonstrated he is prepared to do what it takes to improve his skills and fulfil his desire to reach the top of his sport. Hailing from the small outback town of Charleville, Australia, Dom developed an affinity with horses from a very early age. This ‘country’ influence is evi- dent in his training approach and horsemanship today. Building on this background, Dom’s passion for eventing has taken him all over Australia as well as to equestrian hubs around the globe, including the United States, England and Germany. He has been recognized by national selectors and was a mem- ber of the 2006 Australian Young Rider Eventing Squad as well as having experience at the three star level. Dom developed as a rider under the guidance of WEG competitor Christopher Burton for whom he worked as a working student for 2 years. A brave and hungry competitor, Schramm also possesses the patience, experience and knowledge to very competently start horses from the ground up. Seeking a more internationally competitive atmosphere, Dom made the decision to relocate to the US in late 2010. Since then, he has been making an impression in US eventing circles for his riding ability as well as his enthusiastic and fresh teaching style. Aboard his ride, experienced eventer, Cold Harbor, Dom successfully campaigned him through 2013 and achieved a noteworthy result at the Fair Hill CCI** in the fall. 2014 saw Dom return to the 3 star level and his main priority was to navigate Cold Harbor to Rolex 2015 and strengthen his string of competition horses. Currently, Dom is a 5* International Event Rider, Young Horse producer and a highly sought after clinician. His competition resume includes completing the Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event and the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials as well as multiple top placings at Bromont, Fair Hill and Jersey Fresh. Year after year, Schramm sources and produces some of the most successful young horses to compete through the YEH program and up the levels. He is invested in his students, and enjoys helping riders of all levels improve their skills to better train their horses in a fresh and positive way. Dom and his wife Jimmie are favorites of many eventing enthusiasts—and for good reason. They are passionate about the sport and their horses and their tenacious, hard- working mindsets are inspirational. Both are well-known for their positive teaching styles and Dom is a popular clinician, traveling all around the country sharing his knowledge with fellow eventers. They’ve developed a bit of a fan club over the past few years, beginning perhaps with their popular YouTube channel Evention TV, which covers an array of horse- manship topics, among other things— we definitely recommend checking it out because it’s informative… and hilarious. Creating a Training Program for Your Eventer (Fri., 10:10 am, Seminar Hall A) Gymnastics to Improve Your Horse’s Rideability Over Fences (Fri., noon, Equine Arena) How to Take Your Cross Country from Good to Great (Sat., 10 am, Seminar Hall A) Training Cross Country Concepts at Home (Sat., noon, Equine Arena) Guy McLean is a self-taught Australian Horseman who has entertained, inspired and educated thousands of Aus- tralians from all walks of life. Guy arrived in the USA in June 2010 with his four Australian bred Horses and commenced his USA-wide tour. Since 1999, Guy and his equine team led by Nugget (the father of Guy’s 3 Dun Horses) have been featured in many Australian events including: Royal shows, Equitana Asia Pacific, major equestrian festivals, international rodeos and Australia’s famous “Man from Snowy River Festival”. One of Guy’s talents is bush poetry and he has twice been crowned Australian Bush Poet Champion. In 2002 and 2006 Guy received the great honor of being named an official ‘Ambassador of the Outback’ and through his performances of horseman- ship, bush poetry and whip cracking he has helped to keep the traditions of the bush and the true Aussie Stockman alive. In 2005 Guy was the inaugural winner of Equitana’s, ‘Way of the Horse’ young horse starting competition and it was the methods he learned in the Queensland bush under the watchful eye of many a young horse that brought him victory. Since being in the USA, Guy and his equine team have had the honor of performing at the World Equestrian Games 2010 held in Lexington, KY, as a nightly pre-show performer at the National Finals Rodeo 2010 in Las Vegas and at many other events near his home base of Allen, Texas. Liberty, Bridleless & Saddleless; the Where, Why & How (Thurs., 1 pm, Equine Arena) The First Ride; Starting a Young Horse (Thurs., 4 pm, Large Arena) Skills of the Australian Stockman; Helping Your Horsemanship (Fri., 11 am. Large Arena) Starting a Young Horse; Day Two; Growing the Young Mind (Fri., 4 pm, Large Arena) Inspire to Educate; Use Inspiration to Fuel Desire (Sat., 10 am, Large Arena) Starting a Young Horse; Day Three; Qualities of the Lead Horse (Sat., 2 pm, Large Arena) Advancing the Young Horse; Time to Go to Work (Sun., 10 am, Large Arena) Lasting Impressions; Make the Last Thing the Right Thing (Sun., noon, Round Pen Arena) Theatre Equus Performer (Fri. & Sat., 8:30 pm, Large Arena - Separate ticket required ) Visit Guy McLean at the Horsemanship with Guy McLean booth 114-116. Lindsey Partridge is a 3 time champion of the International Thoroughbred Makeover run by the Retired Racehorse Project, Extreme Cowboy Champion, Freestyle judge, level 2 Centered Riding instructor, founder of Harmony Horsemanship, horse trainer for feature films and television, Jumper Champion, and has been nicknamed as “Canada’s HorseWhisperer” by the Toronto Star. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and Nursing and specializes in mental health. Lindsey is passionate about using positive horse training techniques and uses the Harmony Horsemanship approach to help many horses. She likes to show everyone that if you have a calm connection you can take your horse anywhere, and if you create a “yes horse” you can ask them to do anything. SheismostlyknownforherabilitytoretrainoffthetrackThorough- breds–havingcompeted3yearsattheThoroughbredMakeover,herhorseswinningtheTrailDivision everyyear andhavingall 6horses that shecompetedonmake thefinals competing inTrail, Freestyle, and Field Hunter. She is also the only Pro competitor in extreme cowboy racing, riding an off the track Thoroughbred… and riding bridleless. Lindsey’s impressive bridleless work has earned a spot- light during HorseWorld Expo’s Theatre Equus and Equine Affaire’s Fantasia evening performances. Balanced Riding: Exercises for Balance & Good Posture (Thurs., 3 pm, Large Arena) Training Tips with America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred (Fri., 11 am, Round Pen Arena) The 4 Reasons Horses Say No; Help Them Say Yes (Sun., 1 pm; Seminar Hall B) Emotional Control: Helping Horses Manage Fear & Stress (Sun., 3 pm, Large Arena) Theatre Equus Performer (Fri. & Sat., 8:30 pm, Large Arena - Separate ticket required ) See Lindsey Partridge at the Harmony Horsemanship booth 429. Guy McLean Lindsey Partridge Rescued to Stardom PegasusRidersiscomposedoftwoaward-winningperform- ers aged eleven, Maddy Gatrel and Liberty Cunningham. They specialize in trick riding, roman riding, dance, aerial hammock andequestrianliberty.Thesemulti-talentedkidshaveperformed alongside the nation’s leading equestrian performers and offer polished, fast-paced, dynamic acts that have stunnedaudiences around the world. Their viral videos have been shared globally! ThePegasus Riderswill be joinedby Jennifer Gatrel doing clinics all weekend at Horse World Expo. Jennifer started performing as an equine entertainer when she was just ten years old and has devoted her life to the art form. She has worked at Dixie Stampede, now known as Dolly Stam- pede, owned and operated a trick riding troupe and taught many young people the art of equine performance. Her students have become entrepreneurs in the industry. Examples of her students include 2020 PRCA Dress Act of the Year, Bethany Iles, the Double Trouble Trick Riders, Jr Boys International Champion Tyler Acree and viral sensations Liberty Cunningham and Maddy Gatrel. Performing with Your Horse (Trick Riding & Liberty Work) Fri., 1 pm Round Pen Arena) Theatre Equus Performer (Fri. & Sat., 8:30 pm, Large Arena - Separate ticket required ) Dom Schramm Pegasus Riders with Jennifer Gatrel Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:30 pm Buy your tickets early for Theatre Equus