March/April 2024 Issue

Page 22 March/April 2024 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN American Polocrosse Assoc. Polocrosse Demonstration (Fri., 6 pm & Sat., 2 pm, Equine Arena) The origins of polocrosse dates back hundreds of years to Persia and its sister sport of polo. The American Polocrosse Association (APA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity and the official polocrosse organization in the USA. The APA now has 44 clubs across the US and is growing continuously. The APA is a member of the International Polocrosse Council (IPC) and has written the official USA- APA rule book. Visit the American Polo- crosse Association at booth 603. Sally Barnes Pasture Management & Heavy Use Areas (Fri., 4 pm, Seminar Hall B) Sally Barnes, a US Depart- ment of Agriculture – Natural Re- sources Conservation Service Soil Conservation Technician, works with farmers to design and imple- ment Best Management Practices for waterways, diversions, rock structures, manure storages and heavy use areas. 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 Sally moved to the USA in 1999 to ride racehorses in Middle- burg, VA. She has a BSc Agricul- tural Economics degree from the University of Reading. See Sally Barnes at the USDA – Natural Resources Con- servation Svc. booth 240, 241. Rebecca Barrett When Every Second Counts; Equine Emergency Preparedness (Fri., noon, Seminar Hall A) Equine First Aid (Fri. & Sat., 7 pm, Round Pen) Weathering the Storm; Disaster Planning for Farms & Stables (Sat., 9:05 am, Seminar Hall A) Rebecca is a graduate of the Equi-First Aid USA training pro- gram and a vet tech student with 15 years of horse care experience. EquiFirst Aid East Coast is a licensed instructor and affiliate of Equi-First Aid USA. Their cur- riculums are designed by a board of vets and other equine profes- sionals with an ongoing advisory board of the same. Visit Rebecca Barrett at the EquiFirst Aid East Coast booth 706. Susan Berger Core Problems & Solutions (Sun., 11 am, Large Arena) Horseback Riding & Life Lessons (Sun., 1 pm, Seminar Hall B) Susan was an apprentice at an Arabian show stable, attended equine classes at Randolph Macon Women’s College and pioneered the riding program at The Mas- ter’s Inn in Altavista, VA. She managed two boarding stables and was a Horsemanship Education Specialist at Camp Hebron in Halifax, PA, for 22 years. She is a Master Instructor, Clinic Staff, and Site Visitor through the Certified Horsemanship Association and helps individuals connect with their horses through private les- sons, clinics, and workshops. See Susan Berger at the Region 15 Arabian Horse Assoc. booth B9. Daisy Bicking Horse Hoof Care 101 (Thurs., 4 pm, Seminar Hall A) Recognizing Common Hoof Problems (Sat., 4 pm, Seminar Hall A) Daisy A. Bicking, DEP, APF-I CFGP, CLS, CE/CI is an esteemed hoof care provider and educator from Parkesburg, PA. Her focus since 2005 is whole horse rehabilitation through the appli- cation of integrative modalities. Through The International School of Integrative Hoofcare, she is an inspiration for aspiring hoof care professionals. Her exceptional work has earned her accolades and recognition, and she has presented at numerous laminitis conferences including the University of Cali- fornia: Davis, Cornell, The Inter- national Hoof-Care Summit, The International Lameness Prevention Conference, and The No Laminitis Conference. She dedicates over 200 hours each year to continuing education. See Daisy Bicking at the In- ternational School of Integrative Hoofcare booth 1030, 1107. Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:30 pm Buy your tickets early for Theatre Equus (Continued on page 24)