March/April 2024 Issue

Page 38 March/April 2024 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Dr. Janice Holland Weigh Feeds to Help in Horse Management (Fri., 2 pm, Seminar Hall B) Dr. Holland has a Bachelor’s degree inAnimal Production from Penn State, where she rode on their Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Team and was a teaching and research assistant. She earned a MD and doctorate fromVirginia Polytechnic where she focused on nutrition and behavior, with projects on exercise physiology and reproduction. She has been a faculty member in equine studies at several colleges, currently at Wilson College where she teaches nutrition, behavior, management, and exercise physiology. She is a contributor to The Horse magazine. See Dr. Janice Holland at the Penn State Ext. Equine Program booth 608, 609. Laura Kenny, MS Choosing Hay for Your Horses (Thurs., 1 pm, Fri., 3 pm, Seminar Hall B) Laura is an Equine Natural Resources Educator for Penn State Extension who works with horse farm owners and managers to improve pasture and manure management, which benefits the horses and the environment. She received her BS from Rutgers University in Equine Science and worked for Rutgers Cooper- ative Extension for several years before starting a MS in Plant Biology, also at Rutgers. See Laura Kenny at the Penn State Ext. Equine Program booth 608, 609. Jennine Lection, DVM, DACT Foal-Proofing Fertility; Breeding the Problem Mare (Sat., 3 pm, Seminar Hall B) Originally from North Carolina, Jennine received both her BS in Animal Science and her DVM with an emphasis on equine practice from North Carolina State University. She completed her equine rotating internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala in Florida and specialization training through a reproductive medicine res- idency at Cornell University. She became a board-certified theriogenologist in 2021. She currently is a graduate student in the Integrative and Biomedical Physiology program at Penn State University. Dr. Lection’s research interests include inflammatory and infectious conditions of the equine reproductive tract includ- ing placentitis and endometritis. Visit Jennine Lection at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Tina Ann Legno Lunging & Work In-Hand Techniques (Thurs., 3 pm, Round Pen Arena) Topline Development (Fri., 5 pm, Large Arena) The Balanced Horse & Rider; Beginner to Advanced (Sun., 3 pm, Equine Arena) Tina Ann has been involved with horses professionally for 31 years. She provides long-lasting solutions to everyday issues that make sense to the horse. Happy Horse Equals Happy Rider. She uses balanced gymnastic exer- cises, striving for perfection in movement, always keeping the horse’s needs first. She studied un- der Olympic level clinicians and Instructors and a world-renowned riding master for 13 years. She educates people to improve bal- ance and behavior through healthy boundaries and on the importance of rider position and effective aids. She provides solutions that make sense to these sentient beings and give them the chance to thrive. See Tinal Ann Legno at the Alivio Equestrian Academy booth S1. Grace McDonald The Mirror Perspective; Your Connection, Your Horse’s Response (Thurs., 12:05 pm, Round Pen Arena) Why Does My Horse Need Equine Massage Therapy (Sat., 1 pm, Round Pen Arena) Grace, from Fayetteville, PA, is Nationally Certified in Equine Massage Therapy and a Human, Sports, TMJ, and Equine Mas- sage Therapist. She specializes in biomechanics and is known for her intuitive ability to identify key components that impact function and mobility to improve soundness and provide comfort and healing. She is actively involved with young riders and in the Jr. Rodeo Circuit, sponsoring 7 young riders. She works with recreational and competitive horses; helping owners, riders, and horse enthusiasts connect with their equine partners through empathy and understanding. Visit Grace McDonald at the Graceful Strides Mobile Massage Therapy booth 705. Reed Messer Use Modern Technology to Connect Youth Riders Nationwide (Sat., 11 am, Seminar Hall B) Reed is a member of the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Program, Lucky 7 4-H Club, and Team Horsepower, a horseman- ship skills leadership program for teens. He competes in Ranch Horse classes and was a PA State Horse Show Qualifier the past two years. He won the Horse category and was Over All win- ner of the DIVE4AG Challenge with Oregon State University last (Continued from page 34) (Continued on page 40)