March 2023 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN March 2023 Page 27 got her first pony at age 10. She now enjoys teaching lessons and clinics at her barn in Paradise, PA as well as other barns in the area. Together, she and her mare Sundance, have performed at a number of events and shows in- cluding the International Liberty Horse Association. Susan, who was introduced to liberty work at Horse World Expo as a child, trains with a focus on connec- tion and “quiet horsemanship” and loves experimenting with these mindsets. Her focus on the importance of listening to our horses was the inspiration for her new podcast, “Listen”, launching this year. Visit Susan Glick at the Heartsong Equine booth 324. Jessica Gonzalez Intro to Equine Behavior Science; Positive Reinforcement (Thurs., 6 pm, Seminar Hall A) Equine Enrichment; Fun Ways to Build Self Confidence (Sat., 6 pm, Seminar Hall A) The Author of “Equine Empowerment: A Guide to Pos- itive Reinforcement Training,” Jessica has sought progressive and ethical horse training and care techniques her entire life. She focuses on ways to improve the quality of life for horses. Her rescue, Empowered Equines, fo- cuses on providing sanctuary to horses who have extreme physi- cal, behavioral or emotional trou- bles. Jessica’s goal is to spread education about forward-think- ing, force-free, science-based animal care and training to create more great homes for horses in need. See Jessica Gonzalez at Em- powered Equines booth 502. Amanda Grev, PhD Selecting Good Quality Hay (Fri., 4 pm, Seminar Hall B) Dr. Amanda Grey 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 Grey PhD at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Adam Guiste Farrier Basics (Thurs., 5 pm, Seminar Hall B) A Penn State University Equine Extension Associate, Adam is a graduate of the Ken- tucky Horse Shoeing School and holds multiple breed and disci- pline judges’ cards. A graduate of Westmoreland County Communi- ty College and California Univer- sity, he was an active member of the Bullskin 4-H club. He works (Continued from page 26) (Continued on page 28)