March 2023 Issue

Page 22 March 2023 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Sally Barnes High Traffic Mud Pads & Dry Lots for Horse Pastures (Thurs., 3 pm, Seminar Hall B) Sally Barnes, a US Depart- ment of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Conservation Technician, works with farmers to design and implement Best Manage- ment Practices for waterways, diversions, rock structures, ma- nure storages and heavy use ar- eas. Sally and her husband own a horse farm in York County, PA where they breed racehorses. Sally grew up riding in England, primarily foxhunting, and moved to the USA in 1999 to ride race- horses in Middleburg, VA. She has a BSc Agricultural Econom- ics degree from the University of Reading. Visit Sally Barnes at the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Serv. booth 240, 241. Michael Canfield Develop a Connection: Collaborative Ground Work (Thurs., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Using the 5 in 1 Circle to Improve Performance (Fri., 2 pm, Round Pen Arena) Planning an Equestrian Vacation (Sun., noon, Seminar Hall A) Founder of Lucky Star Horsemanship, Michael devel- oped “Cooperative Horseman- ship” working with rescue and “second chance” horses. He developed and co-produced the annual “Equus Fest East” and served as the Director of Equine Programing/Marketing and Business Development for guest ranches, where he developed and branded the “Cowboy Horse- manship Program.” Michael is developing Clinic/Lesson Pro- grams, Horse Training Programs and Staff Training Programs as Marketing/Business Development planning. See Michael Canfield at the Lucky Star Horsemanship booth 615. Jason Charles Get Started in Reining; Preparing for the Show Ring (Fri., 3 pm, Equine Arena) Improve Your Trail Obstacle Score; From the Judge’s Eye (Sat., 11 am, Equine Arena) Jason Charles owns and operates a horse training facil- ity in Dillsburg, PA. He trains and coaches for reining, ranch, and trail competitions. Jason is NRHA top ten, Mustang Make- over Champion and Equine Affaire Versatile Horse & Rider Champion. See Jason Charles at the Jason Charles Horsemanship booth 325. Kendra Clarke Rider Biomechanics & Soundness for the Equine Athlete (Fri., 5 pm, Round Pen Arena) Fitness for the Equestrian (Sat., 5 pm, Seminar Hall B) Preventing Kissing Spine with Efficient Horse & Rider Biomechanics (Sun.,10 am Round Pen Arena) Kendra Clarke is a Level 2 Centered Riding instructor and a licensed Franklin Method Eques- trian Level 1 Pelvic, Leg and Spine trainer (1 of three trainers in the US with these certifications), specializ- ing in horse and rider biomechan- ics. Kendra has trained in many disciplines with a focus on dressage with numerous FEI and Olympic level trainers. She promotes effec- tive biomechanics for enhanced communication with the horse, and the horse’s comfort and longevity. She also uses ProSix and other tools to treat injuries of the neck, suspen- sories, and kissing spine. Visit Kendra Clarke at the K. Clarke Equine booth 510. Rachel Cloninger & Madi Heilveil Penn State Opportunities; Horse Crazy Kids (Fri., 5 pm, Seminar Hall B) Rachel Cloninger majored in Animal Science at Penn State and is now Penn State’s Animal Sci- ence Advising Coordinator, where she recruits prospective students, advises undergraduate students and teaches. Madi, a Penn State Animal Science graduate with minors in Agribusiness Management and Equine Science, competed on the Horse Judging Team and helped manage the Quarter Horse Sale. Now an advising assistant in the Department of Animal Science, she acts as an academic advisor and recruits prospective students. Visit Rachel Cloninger and Madi Heilveil at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. (Continued on page 24)