March/April 2025 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN March/April 2025 Page 25 Kendra Clarke Happy Feet Equals Balanced Rider; Feel the Balance (Thurs., 2 pm, Seminar Hall A) Understanding & Improving Balance in the Rider (Fri., 1 pm Round Pen Arena) Understanding & Improving Balance for Your Horse (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 two trainers in the US with these certifica- tions), specializing in horse and rider biomechanics. Kendra has trained in many disciplines with a focus on dressage with numerous FEI and Olympic level trainers. She promotes effective biome- chanics for enhanced commu- nication with the horse, and the horse’s comfort and longevity. She also uses ProSix and other tools to treat injuries of the neck, suspensories, and kissing spine. Visit Kendra Clarke at the K. Clarke Equine booth 510. Rachel Cloninger Penn State Animal Science Pan- el; Connecting Horses & Careers (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. Rachel works to help students partner their passions with career choices to positively impact the agricultural industry. During her time in industry, she worked for PA Farm Bureau, Ag- Choice Farm Credit and PennAg Industries in a variety of roles. She lives in Centre Hall, PAwith her husband, Ben and two children. Visit Rachel Cloninger at the Penn State Univ. booth 623, 624. Aaryanne Cloutier Ranch Pleasure; Better Consistency & Show Presence (Thurs., 1 pm, Large Arena) It's All in the Wrist; Beginning Steps to Teach Neck Reining (Fri., noon, Round Pen Arena) Solid or Not; How Bitting Affects Performance (Sun., 1 pm, 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 24) (Continued on page 28)