March/April 2024 Issue

Page 24 March/April 2024 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Michael Canfield The Power of Collaborative Groundwork (Thurs., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Increase Equine Business Profitability (Thurs., 6 pm, Seminar Hall A) Exercises to Evaluate a New to You Horse; Pick the Right Horse (Fri., 2 pm, Round Pen Arena) Obstacles & Games to Advance You & Your Horse (Sat., 5 pm, Large Arena) Refining Riding Communication (Sun., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Founder of Lucky Star Horse- manship, Michael developed “Co- operative Horsemanship” working with rescue and “second chance” horses. He developed and co-pro- duced 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 de- veloping Clinic/Lesson Programs, Horse Training Programs and Staff Training Programs as Marketing/ Business Development planning. See Michael Canfield at the Lucky Star Horsemanship booth 615. Jason Charles Introduction to Reining (Thurs., 1 pm, Large Arena) Improve Your Trail Obstacle Score; From the Judge’s Eye (Sat., 11 am, Equine Arena) Jason Charles owns and operates a horse training facility in Dillsburg, PA. He trains and coaches for reining, ranch, and trail competitions. Jason is NRHA top ten, Mustang Makeover Champion and Equine Affaire Ver- satile Horse & Rider Champion. Janet Citron & Scott Arndt Search & Rescue With Equines & Canines (Fri., 10:05 am, Seminar Hall B) Janet Citron is the Lieutenant of Middle Creek Search and Res- cue where she has been a member since 2010. She also participates on the K9 team. Scott is the Cap- tain of the Horse Team of Middle Creek Search and Rescue and a member since 2008. He also participates on the K9 team. Visit Janet Citron Scott Arndt at the PA Equine Council booth 212-214, 235-237. Kendra Clarke How Good is Your Topline; a Look at the Rider’s Spine (Thurs., 2 pm, Seminar Hall A) The Importance of Lunge Les- sons; Exercises for Riders (Fri., 5 am Round Pen Arena) Rider Biomechanics for a Better Seat (Sat., 5 pm, 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 (one of three trainers in the US with these certifications), spe- cializing in horse and rider biome- chanics. 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 Connect Horses & Careers at Penn State (Sat., 10 am, 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. Aaryanne Cloutier Reactions Big & Small (Thurs., 4 pm, Round Pen Arena) Lucky Pattern, Unlimited Uses (Sun., 10 am, Round Pen Arena) Aaryanne started riding at age five and became a natural horse- manship trainer at age 16. Through Rocky’s Horse Rescue she started Ace Horsemanship in 2019. She focuses on providing an honest and encouraging training program where building confidence is put first for both horse and rider. Ace Horsemanship focuses on natural horsemanship, prioritizing listening and effectively communicating with your horse. See Aaryanne Cloutier at the ACE Horsemanship booth 308. (Continued from page 22) (Continued on page 25)